The World Snooker Championships will not be hitting the white ball this spring.
Kyren Wilson is the second in the world ranking. PDO
This spring, the World Snooker Championships will not be played with a white ball, but with a neon green ball.
Many who saw the news of the World Snooker Tour must have been surprised that the April Fool’s story has been revealed a day too early.
There isn’t.
Neon green is the color of the betting company working as a partner of the World Cup.
– Traditions are really important in our sport, but we are also enthusiastic about the reform, WPBSA boss Jason Ferguson comment on the World Snooker Tour website.
– Fans and players are going to love this new batting ball. This is one of the biggest equipment changes in the 150-year history of our sport.
According to Ferguson, the neon green ball is used exclusively for the World Cup, which is traditionally played at the Crucible Theater in Sheffield.
– I honestly believe that this is a great step forward for snooker, top player Kyren Wilson says
– The idea of ​​the white ball changing color to neon green may sound bold at first, but this is exactly what our sport needs right now – something that grabs attention and gets people talking.
The World Cup tournament starts on April 18 and ends on May 4.
– We have quite a brave history, especially when it comes to the World Cup, but change is the key if we want to continue growing and get a new generation of fans on board.
