Snooker Player Higgins Wins Despite Chalk Issues
Snooker player John Higgins secured a victory despite facing difficulties with ball contact caused by poor chalk. Higgins continues to use traditional triangle chalk, whereas most other players have transitioned to a brand called Tawam.
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BBC Radio 4
“bad contact between balls, and it left John Higgins out of possession. Sullivan's chalk in particular. He still uses the traditional triangle chalk, while most players have switched to a new brand called Tawam.”
BBC Radio 4
“According to World Snooker, players are currently free to choose their chalk. And anyway, Osullivan, who's out, will be making no further mark on this championship.”
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