The NI Trophy was Harold's first ranking tournament final for 15 years

Stoke snooker player Dave Harold has said his good early-season form may be down to change of cue.

Harold reached the final of the Northern Ireland Trophy in August, only to be beaten by Ronnie O'Sullivan.

He told BBC Radio Stoke: "I've changed my cue and I think that has triggered something that's helped me improve.

"I beat some top players in Northern Ireland and I think people will sit up and take notice that Dave Harold is back and raring to go."