‘It was heartbreaking’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan’s cue maker lifts lid on star’s ‘tantrum’ which led to major problems

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S cue maker has lifted the lid on the star’s “tantrum” which led to major problems.

John Parris is a snooker cue master regarded as one of the best in the business.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s cue maker has opened up on the Rocket’s ‘tantrum’ over a poor stickPA

BBCJohn Parris is regarded as a master of his craft[/caption]

BBCHe and The Rocket have been long-time collaborators[/caption]

The South London-based specialist has fans paying around £3,000 per cue.

And demand is so high that there is an EIGHT YEAR waiting list.

His top client is none other than World Championship hopeful Sullivan.

The Rocket is currently embroiled in a semi-final Crucible clash against Zhao Xintong.

But his cue came to the fore in yesterday’s session, with O’Sullivan unhappy with his snooker stick before changing it for a new one.

The move backfired greatly on Friday as Zhao charged into a 12-4 whitewash lead.

And now, Parris has opened up on the time O’Sullivan had a fit about the state of his cue before snapping it half.

The incident occurred in January at the German Masters, shortly before Rocket pulled out of nine tournaments before returning to Sheffield.

BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS

Parris said: “It was a bit heart breaking when Ronnie broke that last one.

“It was just a tantrum, a rush of blood. It happens I guess. It takes a lot for Ronnie to do that.

“He has got a lot of pressure on him. Everybody wants a piece of him.

“Sometimes if it’s a clean break you can put it back together again.

“But this was a real job! It was never going to work. So you just have to say ‘oh well, here we go again’.”

Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]