Keep your table fast, true, and tournament-ready with the Simonis X-1®—the patented, high-tech tool that pulls chalk dust out of the cloth instead of brushing it around. Designed by Iwan Simonis, the world leader in worsted billiard cloth, the X-1® uses static electricity and capillary action to lift and retain fine particles, preserving cloth speed and consistency with minimal effort.
Why players & fitters choose the X-1®
- Deeper clean, gentler on cloth: extracts chalk/talc from the baize without harsh brushing or daily heavy vacuuming.
- Faster routine: light, quick strokes maintain a pro-level surface in minutes—ideal between matches or league nights.
- Reusable & low-maintenance: empty the captured dust by tapping or lightly vacuuming the underside; no replacement pads required.
- Works on pool & snooker cloths: optimized for worsted cloth (e.g., Simonis 860/760) and suitable for napped snooker cloth during regular maintenance.
How to use
- Use light, quick back-and-forth passes across the bed and the horizontal parts of the cushions (no heavy pressure needed).
- Finish with parallel finishing strokes for a tidy, uniform look.
- When the tool seems saturated, tap or vacuum the underside to release the dust and restore effectiveness.
Specs
- Approx. size: 15.2 × 15.2 × 4.3 cm (6″ × 6″ × 1.7″)
- Weight: ~226 g
- Country of origin: Belgium.
Pro tip: Simonis recommends the X-1® for regular maintenance; occasional careful vacuuming with a non-rotating brush head is OK—avoid strong suction that can stretch cloth or affect slate seams.
