What are snooker cues made out of?

AnswerOriginally snooker balls were made of ivory. Although in the 1920's composite materials were available, they had a tendency to explode, as they contained some of the materials which comprise gunpowder. Not suprising they didn't catch on then. Modern competition snooker balls, on the basis that elephants don't play snooker and therefore shouldn't die for their production, are made from phenolic resin and must confirm to regulated standards.

Belgian Aramith, the most famous Snooker, Billiard and Pool ball manufacturer for decades use Phenolic Resin.