World Snooker championship.

[ASCPFC]

What do you need chalk for? Get one of those rectangular scoreboards. Easy.

You use the chalk to tell the difference between the front end and back end of the varnished wooden stick.

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

I've heard, during commentary, mention of different types of chalk now being used. Sounds like this new creation doesn't mark the balls or the table and some were blaming the 'old' chalk for poor shots. How sophisticated this game has become. Can someone explain this development?

 

[ASCPFC]

I've heard, during commentary, mention of different types of chalk now being used. Sounds like this new creation doesn't mark the balls or the table and some were blaming the 'old' chalk for poor shots. How sophisticated this game has become. Can someone explain this development?

There's some scientific titanium chalk. Around 25-100 per piece. It's round rather than square. It's supposed to eradicate kicks and not powder off on the table or mark the balls.
Ronnie's too poor to buy it.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

You use the chalk to tell the difference between the front end and back end of the varnished wooden stick.

There you go getting technical again. Do you mean a snooker bat?

 

[Teddy Eagle]

There's some scientific titanium chalk. Around 25-100 per piece. It's round rather than square. It's supposed to eradicate kicks and not powder off on the table or mark the balls.
Ronnie's too poor to buy it.

It's causing some grief too.

O'Sullivan's 'nightmare' tactic World Snooker Championship infuriates rivals

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel have continued to use Triangle chalk at the World Snooker Championship and that has caused some problems for a few of the other players

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[beak]

There's some scientific titanium chalk. Around 25-100 per piece. It's round rather than square. It's supposed to eradicate kicks and not powder off on the table or mark the balls.
Ronnie's too poor to buy it.

I hope that's pence.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Wasn't expecting that from O'Sullivan. Yes, he's had cue/tip/ferrule issues but he got absolutely battered and you have to wonder how much his heart is in it anymore - here at least when he can earn fortunes in China and elsewhere.

 

[Eaglehamster]

You use the chalk to tell the difference between the front end and back end of the varnished wooden stick.

OK - That makes sense.

 

[ASCPFC]

Wasn't expecting that from O'Sullivan. Yes, he's had cue/tip/ferrule issues but he got absolutely battered and you have to wonder how much his heart is in it anymore - here at least when he can earn fortunes in China and elsewhere.

I couldn't be bothered to watch a cheat winning like that and turned off. But no doubt the Chinese audience won't care.

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

I couldn't be bothered to watch a cheat winning like that and turned off. But no doubt the Chinese audience won't care.

Wasn't sure what you were referring to at first, but now realise that this young Chinese whippersnapper was involved in some dodgy dealings. Betting wasn't it? Anyway, he looks very good.
Thanks AS, btw, for explaining the chalk issue.

 

[ASCPFC]

Wasn't sure what you were referring to at first, but now realise that this young Chinese whippersnapper was involved in some dodgy dealings. Betting wasn't it? Anyway, he looks very good.
Thanks AS, btw, for explaining the chalk issue.

Yes, he admitted to betting on games but also colluding to alter the results of matches! Pretty crazy that he's there as though it's all fine a year later.
I think there's a major power shift towards China in snooker. Tens of millions play and the matches are broadcast on State TV when there's a Chinese player. Imagine the audience.
The Crucible will go soon enough.
Trump and O'Sullivan have both moved to Hong Kong I believe. Probably says it all really.
The days of UK dominance are over (with a touch of Ireland) but it feels like it will be pretty boring to watch a load of Chinese players battling it out.
Of everyone I hope it's not this Chinese player that wins. I never took to Trump but he's kind of won me over as he's got a bit older.

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

Yes, he admitted to betting on games but also colluding to alter the results of matches! Pretty crazy that he's there as though it's all fine a year later.
I think there's a major power shift towards China in snooker. Tens of millions play and the matches are broadcast on State TV when there's a Chinese player. Imagine the audience.
The Crucible will go soon enough.
Trump and O'Sullivan have both moved to Hong Kong I believe. Probably says it all really.
The days of UK dominance are over (with a touch of Ireland) but it feels like it will be pretty boring to watch a load of Chinese players battling it out.
Of everyone I hope it's not this Chinese player that wins. I never took to Trump but he's kind of won me over as he's got a bit older.

Yes, the Chinese are becoming very strong in snooker. Bit like gymnastics and table tennis.

I'll be supporting Trump now, although he's not feisty enough for me. Prefer a Luca Brecel type of player. Bit of flair.