Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk
Summary
Neil Robertson, a former snooker world champion, has asked for a ban on the traditional Triangle Chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan during matches. Robertson and other players say this chalk causes more bad contacts between balls, damages the table, and leads to mistakes in the game. Currently, there are no rules stopping players from using any type of chalk.Key Facts
- Ronnie O'Sullivan is one of the few snooker players who still uses traditional Triangle Chalk.
- Most other professional players use Taom Chalk, which causes fewer bad contacts and leaves no marks on the table.
- Neil Robertson said many players dislike Triangle Chalk because it "makes an absolute mess of the table" and causes balls to bounce unpredictably.
- There are no current restrictions on what chalk players can use in World Snooker Tour events.
- During a recent match, O'Sullivan experienced a notable "kick" (bad contact) with the cue ball, which affected play.
- Other snooker champions, like Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis, have criticized Triangle Chalk for leaving marks and causing unpredictable ball behavior.
- Some snooker clubs have already banned Triangle Chalk because it damages the cloth covering the table.
- A World Snooker Tour representative said players are free to choose any chalk at this time.
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