The SHQ Star Rating is an internal career classification system used by SnookerHQ.com.
It provides a simple, consistent overview of a player’s achievements and historical standing within the professional game.
The SHQ Star Rating system is designed as a reference guide rather than an official ranking or form-based metric, and it predominantly appears on Player Profile pages to assign a clear level of career performance.
What is the SHQ Star Rating?
The SHQ Star Rating uses a seven-point scale inspired by the scoring values of balls on a snooker table.
Black (7 stars) represents the highest possible career classification, with lower ratings corresponding to progressively fewer career achievements.
What the SHQ Star Rating is and isn’t
The SHQ Star Rating is:
- based on titles, longevity, and historical impact
- intended for long-term career comparison
- as consistent as possible across eras
The SHQ Star Rating is not:
- an official ranking
- a measure of current form
- influenced by popularity or style of play
SHQ Star Rating Scale
★★★★★★★ – Black (7)
At least 3 from the following:
- multiple world champion
- 30+ ranking titles
- career triple crown
- world no.1 (former or present)
★★★★★★ – Pink (6)
At least 3 from the following:
- world champion
- 10+ ranking titles
- multiple winner of triple crown events
- a member of top 2
- 15+ seasons in top 16 (or equivalent in Masters appearances)
★★★★★ – Blue (5)
At least 2 from the following:
- winner of triple crown event
- 5+ ranking titles
- a member of top 4
- 12+ seasons in top 16 (or equivalent in Masters appearances)
★★★★ – Brown (4)
At least 2 from the following:
- a triple crown event finalist
- 2+ ranking titles
- a member of top 8
- 8+ seasons in the top 16 (or equivalent in Masters appearances)
★★★ – Green (3)
At least 1 from the following:
- 1 Ranking title
- a member of the top 16
★★ – Yellow (2)
A member of the top 64 in the world rankings
★ – Red (1)
A professional player
Why SnookerHQ uses this system
Snooker statistics can be detailed and fragmented across eras. The SHQ Star Rating provides:
- a quick reference point for readers
- a consistent framework across player profiles
- additional context alongside factual career data
It complements, rather than replaces, detailed statistics and records.
Where the rating appears
The SHQ Star Rating appears on:
- Player Profile pages
- Selected historical and reference features