Overview
- After beating Matthew Stevens 10-4, Barry Hawkins said Table 2’s cushions played too fast, making cue-ball control hard.
- Stevens echoed concerns about unusually lively cushions on the same table following their match.
- Hawkins warned the bounce could worsen as play continues this week, saying the table could feel like ping-pong.
- WST defended its fitters, saying staff monitor the tables through post-match feedback from players.
- Hawkins suggested doors left open during installation let in damp air that affected how the cushions responded.