In my personal opinion as someone who compresses his own tips, Elkmaster aren't being cut from the same quality leather Tweeten has used forever. I believe it's a cheaper cut.
Instead of the tight shoulder sections, they're using the Stomach and under regions. The grain isn't as tight or as numerous as is from the shoulder areas.
I can't seem to get Elkmaster to process like they once did.
I think you'll find Pooldawg8 echoing my sentiments here.
Can't prove anything bcuz Tweeten is unresponsive, but I can't find any other explanation for what's happening with my duds. They really are duds now.
I've switched to le pro and triangle.
Btw... I don't sell my tips.
I make them for other players and friends, as many of you already know who've received my free gift packs.
