How we source specs

Every spec on Pro Cue Specs links to a source and shows the date we verified it. Our build checks this automatically: a spec without a source and a verification date can't be published.

The rules

1. No source, no spec. If we can't cite it, the field says unknown. We never fill gaps with guesses, "probably", or what a sponsor's other players use.
2. Forum posts alone never count. Forum threads, Reddit posts and comment sections can point us to a source, but they are never the source.
3. Everything is dated. Each spec shows when we last verified it. Pros change gear, so we re-check specs regularly and flag anything whose source is more than 12 months old.
4. We show what we rejected. When a widely repeated claim is contradicted by a better source, we list it under "Claims we checked and rejected" on the player's page, with the reason.
5. Sponsor history needs dates. We only list a sponsor switch when a dated source shows the old sponsor (an announcement, a dated profile or a news report) and a source shows the new one. Undated profiles don't count.
6. Prices only when sourced. We show a list price only when a manufacturer, retailer or official store page backs it, and prices change.
7. Counts are counts, not rankings. Our "what do pros use" pages count what the players we track use. They are not "best of" picks.

What counts as a source

• The player's own website, store or official social accounts.
• A sponsor's player page, "what's in the bag" page, or press release.
• A dated video in which the player shows or names the gear (match footage, interviews, "what's in my case" videos).
• Reputable billiards news and results sites (for example AZBilliards, Billiards Digest, official tour and WPA results).
• Manufacturer and retailer product pages, for retail specs and prices only. A retail "stock" spec is never treated as proof of what a pro personally uses.

Confidence levels

• high: the player or sponsor states the player personally uses it.
• medium: a signature or sponsor product, a reputable secondary source, or video evidence from the last 12 months.
• low: a retail stock spec, or a source more than 12 months old. Shown with a ⚠ note so it never reads as current fact.
• unknown: we couldn't source it yet.

Retired players and legends

For players who no longer compete regularly, we show a dated "last known setup", not current gear.

Rankings and popularity

Player lists follow the official WPA world rankings, plus recent major winners (checked against results pages) and the most-searched legends (measured by Wikipedia pageviews over the last 12 months). We are not affiliated with the WPA.

Corrections

If you're a player or brand, or you have a better source, email [email protected] with a link. We'll check it and update the page, usually within a few days. See contact & corrections.