Everest Tips

Mike in MN

Mike in MN

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So I just handed over my two playing shafts to my cue guy for tip replacements. I am putting a new Everest on my OB-1 (main playing shaft) and my standard Viking shaft (my backup). Since my OB-1 came with an Everest on it, and this was the first time I have replaced the tip, I wondered how long it lasted me. So I did some digging through my financials. 26 months ago I purchased that shaft. 26 months that Everest tip lasted me. 26 months of at least 15 hours a week, I played with that tip on my cue. And I didn't baby it either. I had practice sessions where all I did for an hour straight was belt out snap draw shots, one after another. Then I blasted force follow shots for another hour. Yeah, that tip got a workout. And that thing never mushroomed one bit.

The funny part is, it doesn't absolutely NEED to be replaced, but the timing is right. Leagues are done for a while, and this is usually about the time of year I turn more of my attention to golf. I could have gone on playing another 6 months with this tip, easily.

So since you can't click on a thread about cue tips without hundreds of people talking Kamui this, Kamui that, I just wanted to remind everyone that there are fantastic, consistent, high quality products being made right here in the USA.
 
I am also very happy with the value and play you get out of these tips. I cut them in half, since I don't like a high tip, install them with my lathe, and get about 6-9months of play. For $7.00 a tip, its last over a year. Not too bad. I tried the emerald and some other laminated tips, but they got too hard after a month of playing. I want to try the Kamui, but Everest has been working for me so far.
Cheers, Mark
 
The best repairman in our area always recommends Tiger products because they are made in the USA. The Everest is a fantastic tip. The only thing I do is chalk it. Don't see a need to keep shaping, tapping, scuffing and etc.
 
9ball, you are 100% correct. I use them and they are indeed made by some of the greatest people in the world, Americans.
 
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TheBook said:
The best repairman in our area always recommends Tiger products because they are made in the USA. The Everest is a fantastic tip. The only thing I do is chalk it. Don't see a need to keep shaping, tapping, scuffing and etc.
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Same here. I shape it on the lathe, then forget it. Chalking and play molds it to the shape I need. I never touch it again till it needs to be replaced. That's just awesome. My shaping tools in my case are only used by other players who need one. Funny.....
 
TheBook said:
The best repairman in our area always recommends Tiger products because they are made in the USA. The Everest is a fantastic tip. The only thing I do is chalk it. Don't see a need to keep shaping, tapping, scuffing and etc.
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That's really all I had to do with it too. I played around with shaping and scuffing it when I got my CueShark tip tool, but only because I wanted to gauge the performance of the tool, not because the tip needed it.

"Popeye" said:
I am also very happy with the value and play you get out of these tips. I cut them in half, since I don't like a high tip
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I cut mine down too, and the new Everest comes with that nice little red line on it, which is located about 3 layers from the bottom, as a reminder to replace your tip. Quality and innovation.
 
Been very happy with my Everest tips.....got them the same way you did - came on my OB's.....good quality, consistent, holds shape well...

My only adjustment was on English - I've always played soft tips and liked to play around the outer edge of the cueball. It might just be with harder tips, but I've had to play a little closer to the center to avoid miscues.....granted, I've sure my stroke could be better too :D
 
Never played with one before it came on my 5280 sneaky pete. The everest tip spins the H&^$(& out of the cue ball.
 
Never played with one till I got a predator shaft with one. Then I put em on all my shafts I love em.
 
9BallMarksman said:
So I just handed over my two playing shafts to my cue guy for tip replacements. I am putting a new Everest on my OB-1 (main playing shaft) and my standard Viking shaft (my backup). Since my OB-1 came with an Everest on it, and this was the first time I have replaced the tip, I wondered how long it lasted me. So I did some digging through my financials. 26 months ago I purchased that shaft. 26 months that Everest tip lasted me. 26 months of at least 15 hours a week, I played with that tip on my cue. And I didn't baby it either. I had practice sessions where all I did for an hour straight was belt out snap draw shots, one after another. Then I blasted force follow shots for another hour. Yeah, that tip got a workout. And that thing never mushroomed one bit.

The funny part is, it doesn't absolutely NEED to be replaced, but the timing is right. Leagues are done for a while, and this is usually about the time of year I turn more of my attention to golf. I could have gone on playing another 6 months with this tip, easily.

So since you can't click on a thread about cue tips without hundreds of people talking Kamui this, Kamui that, I just wanted to remind everyone that there are fantastic, consistent, high quality products being made right here in the USA.
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I'm sticking with the Everest too. I have them cut down as well. Tiger installs my tips and they way they usually do it is they make them short too.

The Everest takes a little more break-in than a Sniper but I think they hold chalk a little better in the long run. I usually shape them once but that's it. I am hard on most tips, but these Tiger tips last a long, long time, even with scruffing.

I've tried a lot of different tips - finally have found the right one.

Chris
 
9BallMarksman said:
So I just handed over my two playing shafts to my cue guy for tip replacements. I am putting a new Everest on my OB-1 (main playing shaft) and my standard Viking shaft (my backup). Since my OB-1 came with an Everest on it, and this was the first time I have replaced the tip, I wondered how long it lasted me. So I did some digging through my financials. 26 months ago I purchased that shaft. 26 months that Everest tip lasted me. 26 months of at least 15 hours a week, I played with that tip on my cue. And I didn't baby it either. I had practice sessions where all I did for an hour straight was belt out snap draw shots, one after another. Then I blasted force follow shots for another hour. Yeah, that tip got a workout. And that thing never mushroomed one bit.

The funny part is, it doesn't absolutely NEED to be replaced, but the timing is right. Leagues are done for a while, and this is usually about the time of year I turn more of my attention to golf. I could have gone on playing another 6 months with this tip, easily.

So since you can't click on a thread about cue tips without hundreds of people talking Kamui this, Kamui that, I just wanted to remind everyone that there are fantastic, consistent, high quality products being made right here in the USA.
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I couldn't agree with you more. I like Everest tips and since OB1 and Predator use them on their shafts a lot of other people must like them also. I can tell that you are sticking with Everest tips and I don't blame you with the experience you've had, but if you ever get the urge to try something else i'd recommend trying a Sniper tip. They are made by the same people and are sold by Tiger products. I've been able to try a lot of different tips since I have my own cue lathe including Kamui, Moori, Talisman, Everest, Sniper, Triangle, LePro and my favorites are Sniper tips. I'm not saying the others aren't good also, but I like the feel of Snipers the best......

James
 
SCCues said:
I couldn't agree with you more. I like Everest tips and since OB1 and Predator use them on their shafts a lot of other people must like them also. I can tell that you are sticking with Everest tips and I don't blame you with the experience you've had, but if you ever get the urge to try something else i'd recommend trying a Sniper tip. They are made by the same people and are sold by Tiger products. I've been able to try a lot of different tips since I have my own cue lathe including Kamui, Moori, Talisman, Everest, Sniper, Triangle, LePro and my favorites are Sniper tips. I'm not saying the others aren't good also, but I like the feel of Snipers the best......

James
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I REALLY considered trying a Sniper this time around. I really did. Since they're touted by Tiger as their high-end cue tip, I wanted so badly to try them. But I didn't. It's like going to your favorite restaurant, you know, the one where you only ever order one thing off the menu because you like it so much. And yet, every time you go there, you note how good some things on the menu look, but you just can't stray from how good of an experience you know it'll be if you order your usual. I'll try Snipers eventually, I will. But it'll probably take another two years for this Everest to need replacing, so I'll have to make a conscious effort to try one some time before then.
 
9BallMarksman said:
I REALLY considered trying a Sniper this time around. I really did. Since they're touted by Tiger as their high-end cue tip, I wanted so badly to try them. But I didn't. It's like going to your favorite restaurant, you know, the one where you only ever order one thing off the menu because you like it so much. And yet, every time you go there, you note how good some things on the menu look, but you just can't stray from how good of an experience you know it'll be if you order your usual. I'll try Snipers eventually, I will. But it'll probably take another two years for this Everest to need replacing, so I'll have to make a conscious effort to try one some time before then.
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i really want to try that everest tip on my viking cue
 
I would say that teh Kamaui black s & ss are the best for me. Howver I would put the everst in 3rd place. When you account for the cost. Hands down this is the best tip. Personally I don't mind paying a little more. But this is all preferance.
I have yet to have anyone come back and ask me to take a Everst off that I have put on. Unlike a Morri.
 
I'm with you guys, Everest tips are certainly my favorite! Wonderful feel, grabs the ball great and very low maintenence.
 
Everest Lean and Everest Supple

"Popeye" said:
I am also very happy with the value and play you get out of these tips. I cut them in half, since I don't like a high tip, install them with my lathe, and get about 6-9months of play. For $7.00 a tip, its last over a year. Not too bad. I tried the emerald and some other laminated tips, but they got too hard after a month of playing. I want to try the Kamui, but Everest has been working for me so far.
Cheers, Mark
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You know, I do the same thing. I cut the tip in half because I don't like a high tip either. A LOT OF PEOPLE CUT THEIR TIPS DOWN TO A "GOOD" HEIGHT.

I wonder why they don't make the Everest tip with less layers. It seems to me to be a big waste of money. I bet they could increase their profit margins and decrease the cost of the tip to the consumer by making a tip with less layers.

They could call the two different sized tips Everest Lean & Everest Supple. Maybe Everest Players and Everest Bangers or Everest Value. :wink:
 
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JoeyA said:
You know, I do the same thing. I cut the tip in half because I don't like a high tip either. A LOT OF PEOPLE CUT THEIR TIPS DOWN TO A "GOOD" HEIGHT.

I wonder why they don't make the Everest tip with less layers. It seems to me to be a big waste of money. I bet they could increase their profit margins and decrease the cost of the tip to the consumer by making a tip with less layers.

They could call the two different sized tips Everest Lean & Everest Supple.:wink:

JoeyA
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Fat Free Everest. I like it. Someone get on the phone with Tiger!
 
JoeyA said:
You know, I do the same thing. I cut the tip in half because I don't like a high tip either. A LOT OF PEOPLE CUT THEIR TIPS DOWN TO A "GOOD" HEIGHT.

I wonder why they don't make the Everest tip with less layers. It seems to me to be a big waste of money. I bet they could increase their profit margins and decrease the cost of the tip to the consumer by making a tip with less layers.

They could call the two different sized tips Everest Lean & Everest Supple.:wink:

JoeyA
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I've wondered the same thing, Joey. I install a lot of layered tips, and it seems like such a waste to have to trash half the tip. Also, there must be some sort of magic with 11 layers, because that's the usual number in most of the premium layered tips.

Roger
 
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