'Looking for the holy grail' – O'Sullivan's master cue craftsman
Summary
Famous snooker player, Ronnie O'Sullivan, is currently feeling uncomfortable with his temporary replacement cues provided by cue-maker, John Parris. O'Sullivan is participating in the ongoing World Championship in Sheffield, but his usual cue was broken following a disappointing defeat in a Champions League match in January.Key Facts
- Ronnie O'Sullivan, a notable snooker player, is taking part in the ongoing snooker World Championship in Sheffield.
- O'Sullivan broke his usual cue, designed by John Parris, after losing a Champions League match earlier this year.
- John Parris has been crafting top snooker cues for more than 40 years.
- O'Sullivan described his replacement cue as "awful", stating that it's negatively impacting his performance.
- The cue-making process by John Parris takes nearly a year and costs up to £3,000.
- There is an eight-year waiting list for some people wanting to buy a cue from John Parris.
- Parris is now crafting a new cue for O'Sullivan, with the process expected to take nine months.
- The type of wood used in these snooker cues are high-quality ash and maple, carefully selected by Parris from timber yards across the country.
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