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Overview
Taom chalk is a billiard chalk invention that reduces friction between the cue tip and the ball. Taom chalk, manufactured by Taom billiards, is the first product in billiard sports that has been reported to minimize the kick problem previously thought to be caused by residue on the balls or by variation in table conditions.

History
After five years of developing the chalk compound, Finnish innovator Toni Ursin came up with the solution which has been claimed a breakthrough in the billiard industry. Taom chalk´s compound creates a solid coating on the tip of the cue stick, which enables contact to the cue ball with minimum chalk residue on the ball and the table. The special compound also provides endurance for the chalk. The chalk was launched in autumn 2017, and the improved version 2.0 entered the market in January 2018. Taom chalk has its own separately allocated models for both snooker and pool.

Design
Taom chalk has a round shaped design that differs from the other products in the chalk market which is accustomed to the cube shaped product design.

Reception
Since its launch in autumn 2017, the chalk has been adopted by numerous players in the snooker world tour series. Among the supporters of Taom chalk have been snooker world champions Shaun Murphy and Mark Selby.