Snooker balls are slightly smaller than balls used in pool. A set for the most popular variant of pool (often known as eight-ball pool) includes 16 balls: One white One black Seven coloured balls ...

The Birth of Snooker Snooker’s journey began in the 19th century, amidst the heat of India, where British troops sought entertainment and camaraderie. In 1875, Lieutenant Neville Chamberlain began ...

GARY WILSON will use a different cue this week as he swaps 22 balls for ten. The North East potter is a very self-critical ...

The Case for Dotted White Balls Murphy's call for a dotted white ball is rooted in the idea of enhancing viewer engagement and understanding. He argues that snooker is unique among billiard sports in ...

The advent of colour television and a program called 'Pot Black' introduced snooker to a whole new audience and led to a ...

The most important ball on the snooker table is the White. It's the only one you strike with your cue and your ability to control it determines whether you'll win frames or appear on You've Been ...

Mark Williams intends to play a lot more Chinese 8-Ball pool in the months to come, saying he is enjoying the game more than snooker at the moment. The 49-year-old is still riding high in the ...

Although matches will be played under World Snooker rules, a 23rd golden ball, known as the 'Riyadh ... world including two wildcards and a prize pool of $1m (£788,000). The leading players ...

The most important ball on the snooker table is the white. It is the only one you strike with the cue and your ability to control it is vital. And it's not just about making the pot. You have to plan ...