Why do billiard professional players wear bowties?

Question

Why do billiard professional players wear bowties?

Answer 1

Just showing class -It is almost part of a uniform

Like a Foot Ball Jersey

Answer 2

becuz dey r g*y

Answer 3

Because normal neck ties would droop onto the table

Answer 4

It's traditional for 3-cushion players to dress in a very formal manner.  The bow tie fits the tuxedo look and as was mentioned, is also not in danger of interfering with the shot.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 5

anytime you in a repectable sport they make you dress nice. bowtie is worn so that it isnt hanging on the table..some pool games are illegal for anything to touch the balls. so therefore a bowtie is used and out of the way

Answer 6

If you saw players wearing bow ties and tuxedos on TV, you were probably watching a trick shot competition. Trick shot artists are all about showmanship, so they want to look good.