The 2023 World Champion will partner with the World’s leading billiard balls and cloth with the ambition to climb back the rankings and to capture again the ultimate prize at the Crucible.

Known as the “Belgian Bullet”, Luca Brecel had already made history long before becoming World Champion. At just 14 years-old, he became the youngest-ever European Under-19 champion, announcing his arrival on the international stage.

At the age of 17 and 45 days, just one year after turning professional, he became the youngest player ever to compete at the Crucible, breaking Stephen Hendry’s long-standing record. Luca also became the youngest player to make a century break at the crucible during his debut match, which he eventually lost against Stephen Maguire.

Luca went on to claim 3 ranking titles before making history at the 2023 World Championship where he won 11 straight frames during the final against Mark Selby and completed a 17–15 comeback. It marked the first time in Crucible history that a player had recovered from such a position, securing one of the most iconic finals in snooker history. He became the first mainland European World Champion.

Since then, many things have been said about Luca’s performance inconsistencies and withdrawals from some events which made him disappear from the rankings. One thing remained the same though: his passion for the sport and his fighting spirit.

Luca Brecel is getting back in shape and is ready to open a new chapter. As official cloth and ball suppliers to the World Snooker Tour since 1980, it is important for Strachan Cloth and Aramith Balls to support players who change the dimension of their sport and inspire new generations to join the table.

Luca Brecel: “Last year was a challenge but it has only strengthened my mentality and now I am entering this next chapter with even more fire, motivation and determination than ever. I am very proud to begin a new partnership with Aramith and Strachan. Two brands that represent excellence, precision and high quality performance. This partnership also reflects my ambition and desire to compete in elite sport to the maximum of my capabilities.”

Jérôme Poncelet (Iwan Simonis Group Sales Director): “We are very proud to welcome Luca who is recognized as one of the most talented snooker players. Our Belgian group of companies is especially thrilled to partner with Top players from our home country. We share with Luca and our other brand ambassadors the same passion for our sports. With the performances they are able to deliver, they inspire new generations all around the world. We wish Luca all the best for the upcoming 2026-27 season.”

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