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I read this post today and already had to make a stop at Ace hardware, so for S's & G's I picked up a single grey (only color available) in a 1/2" size (12.7mm) for $0.43, they are made of vinyl by the way. I have a Revo 12.4mm shaft and I found it to be extremely tight and had to be forced on, TBH was a little nervous about it taking the tip off when I removed it. This size would need to be stretched out if you were to use one regularly. I just wipe my tip off with a napkin before putting it away, and think these are a little excessive, but to each is own. I however highly recommend joint protectors. My $.02
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Tip Covers

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yankee817299 said:
These are not hard plastic, very soft and pliable, probably silicon. Less expensive from Amazon than the billiard store.

As far as wiping the tip with a napkin or cloth. These are much easier. Slip it over the tip when your putting the joint protectors on.
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I no longer use joint protectors since buying a JB case, I can open my case turn it upside down and shake it and the butts and shafts don't move, I can remove any butt or shaft using 2 fingers, to each their own but I really enjoy being able to remove my cue quickly and not have to worry about joint protectors.
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List of pro players who stick to wood as their playing shaft

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mikemosconi said:
Well- the few great wood cues that I have left- my sons will treasure them upon my demise someday- that is all I care about at this point - in the meantime, I will use them, enjoy them, and be always thankful that I could own them.
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Becue is already doing that, they were the 1st to build a complete CF cue, what made me try them is they are pool players who wanted to bring to pool what CF did to golf, just like any other custom cue builder, I believe their products are getting better through R&D, I am not anti wood cues, if you play your best pool with them you should use them, if you have never tried a CF cue, especially Becue, how do you know?
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Break Stats -- 2025 World Pool Championship (9-Ball), July 2025

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Great job. Thanks.

I like the way the event went. A 58% breaker won the game is about where I like it. A 24% break and run rate works, too, keeping the B&R special. One or more safeties played in 49% of the racks is also about where I like things, keeping the play diverse and entertaining.

Of course, the withdrawal symptoms are starting to set in, but it was one hell of an event.
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List of pro players who stick to wood as their playing shaft

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skor said:
wood is fun, caring for it - not so much
As you do not lose anything with CF, but rather gain - lower deflection, more power, better durability and care free. And feel is something that you get used to, wood is really obsolete, just a matter of time before people would forget that cues and shafts used to be made of wood.
Maybe CF will not be the future, but definitely some sort of a composite material.
If you wish to use wood shaft, go ahead, why not? as long as you can get them, enjoy them.
I have many wooden shafts for my cues, I use them as well, but if I ever needed a new shaft, it probably won't be wood (and yes, I do have a hybrid shaft of Kielwood and carbon coming, but I don't need it, I just wanted it :geek: )
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The only thing I would change is more power, I do think CF transfers power more efficiently but I don't think CF ADDS any power, if you do not stroke proficientily I don't believe CF will help you, if your stroke is good I think you will see the benefit of the better transfer of power.
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