Can you play 9 ball with a snooker cue?

Question

I think the balls in 9 ball weigh more than snooker. Is this likely to damage a snooker after a couple of racks if you use it.

Answer 1

as long as you are doing it in your privaccy, or for your own entertainment, why not?, you can even use something else for a Que, like a broom. or turn the Q around.

Let's see which is the front?.

Answer 2

It's true that pool balls are heavier than snooker balls... but the thinner shaft won't suffer any damage if a player handles his cue stick properly. A "banger" will hurt a snooker type cue because of the constant slamming. That would be the difference between an experienced player and a novice.

Another thing to be aware of... hitting a mud-ball on those bar-boxes. You would have to remember that they are also heavier than the lighter weight "red circles" and "red dots" cue balls used on regulation sized tables.

Personally speaking, I wouldn't go less than 12mm, but if you feel comfortable and have a good clean stroke... go for it.

Answer 3

absolutely.

Answer 4

If you're Steve Davis. When he started competing in 9ball  tournaments he still used his snooker cue. He did a lot better than any of us probably ever have. However he has long since changed to using a cue more suited for pool. That in itself should speak volumes.

I agree that abuse of a cue could cause damage, whether it is a snooker cue or a pool cue. If used properly, you should not damage a snooker cue, even playing with the larger and heavier pool balls.

Answer 5

No, no, no. Some people play pool with pool cues with tips that small. Pool balls are bigger, but they're not bowling balls. Unless you play like a crazy person, there's no more chance you're going to damage your cue playing pool than snooker.

Answer 6

You wont hurt it at all but i dont care for the small tip

Can you play 9 ball with any stick??

Answer 7

It might take more than a couple of racks, but yes you can damage your snooker cue.  Pool balls are larger and heavier than snooker balls.  Snooker cues have a much smaller tip than a standard pool cue tip (13mm), often 11mm or smaller.  Snooker cues are also much lighter than pool cues.  The curvature of the tip on a snooker cue is matched to a snooker-sized cue ball.  9-ball is a game that often requires a more powerful stroke and more extreme spin to gain position.  Technically you can play this way, but you really should use the right tool for the job.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 8

I guess so Johnny plays with a broomstick sometimes.