The 2025 World Snooker Championship recently wrapped up, with China’s Zhao Xintong beating former champion Mark Williams in the final to become his country’s first world champion. However ...

The cue ball’s interaction with the table, in particular, is a crucial consideration. “The ball can gain or lose spin as it travels across the cloth,” explains Goodwin.

Traditionally snooker has comprised of 22 balls; 15 reds and six colours plus the white cue ball, but the World Masters is introducing a 23rd – the golden ball. The purpose of this new ball is ...

A new snooker tournament hosted in Saudi Arabia will feature a 20-point golden ball for players who complete a maximum 147 break. Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will be the star ...