Judd Trump has voiced frustration about the balls used in the Players Championship final after suffering a narrow 10-9 defeat to Kyren Wilson.
The former world champion described having a "very, very strange" experience with the equipment during Sunday's match.
Trump claimed the unusual ball behaviour prevented him from playing his trademark free-flowing snooker that had been evident throughout earlier rounds of the tournament.
Both players reportedly complained to the referee during the tense final as they struggled with the conditions.
Judd Trump has voiced frustration about the balls used in the Players Championship final after suffering a narrow 10-9 defeat to Kyren Wilson
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Trump elaborated on the specific issues with the equipment during his post-match interview with ITV.
"It was tricky for both of us. The ball was very light and it was taking off like a ping-pong ball. It was a bit strange," he explained.
The unusual ball behaviour created unexpected challenges for both competitors.
Trump admitted his disappointment with the situation, saying: "It was difficult because coming into the game, I thought it was going to be a brilliant standard."
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Both players had shown excellent form throughout the tournament before the final.
"There was some drama in the decider. I wasn't able to play my best," Trump said.
"It bogged us both down a little bit. It was not disappointing but we weren't able to play our best."
Trump also mentioned a specific incident in the deciding frame where the cue ball behaved unexpectedly.
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"I thought I was going to hit the pink when I was going there but the white stunned for some reason," he explained.
Despite the challenging conditions, Trump acknowledged the importance of his rivalry with Wilson for the sport.
"It's great for snooker to have these tight games and I hope next time the conditions are perfect and we can put on some brilliant snooker," he said.
The reigning world champion Wilson has generally had the upper hand against Trump this season.
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Trump remained positive about reaching another final: "If I get to another final then I'm doing something right.
Wilson secured his fourth ranking title of the year with the victory, taking home the £150,000 prize.
The win came in dramatic fashion with a deciding frame that could have gone either way.
Trump still has opportunities for major victories in the coming months.
Judd Trump was edged out by Kyren Wilson in a thrilling clash at the Players Championship on Sunday
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The Tour Championship and April's World Championship present chances for the snooker star to claim a significant title.
Despite this setback, Trump graciously acknowledged his opponent's achievement.
"Well done to Kyren and his family, I look forward to the next one," he said.
