Snooker & Three Cushion

September 2026 · amateur threads

Amateur player runs 17 in three cushion

What would it be like as an amateur player to get a 17 run ? It is impossible, but here is how you can enjoy the feeling:

Three cushion table shot
Three cushion setup
  1. Play on a 6ft table with full size UMB balls that feel the size of melons.
  2. Next you need a steadfast cue action that hits exactly as you intended.
  3. Finally a judicious referee who will call it a hit so long as you were there or there abouts.

Snooker maximum clearance

Can an amateur player make a 147? It's impossible but the feeling is in reach.

Sounds impossible but this is a 6ft table with full size balls, 3 reds in the triangle and pockets like buckets. This is the amateur solution to the impossible 147 feeling — the nerves on the final black were palpable.

Snooker maximum clearance shot
Snooker maximum clearance setup