Blue Diamond Chalk Wearing Out Ferrule???

ridewiththewind said:
Well, according to what he has posted in the ATCM section...he has had the tip changed roughly 20 times (he plays a lot), and he likes a very rounded tip shape with little to no sidewall.

I like a rounded tip shape as well, and am no fan of a 'skyscraper' on the end of my cue...but you really need to leave some sort of a sidewall, if for no other reason than you are more likely to put small chips in the ferrule.

That aside...I have played with a very low tip (actually, just had it replaced), and even then, when chalking properly (a simple light swiping action), I have never gotten chalk on the ferrule....even when chalking the edges of the tip.

Just how much do you chalk? Part of the virtues of the Blue Diamond chalk is that it goes on and stays on. I have actually played several games without ever really needing to chalk. I do not make this a regular practice...just wanted to see how long it actually lasted. If chalking is part of your pre-shot routine, then a quick swipe or two should suffice. Anything more than that on every shot is just making a friggin' mess...chalk all over not only your tip, but the CB and the cloth, not to mention your shaft.

As a side note...when you come to a forum, or anywhere else for that matter, and ask a question and receive answers from various members that are pretty much all telling you the same thing...you might want to consider that they actually know what they're talking about, and take it as good advice, even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear. Just because you play well, doesn't mean that you know how to properly maintain your equipment. You're not going to win any friends over here when you insult the very people you apparently had enough respect of to ask this question.

Upon reading further into the ATCM thread you started...you might want to find a new cue repairman, as it seems to me you have had a improper tip install somewhere down the line. I am just not buying that a ferrule starting out at 12.5mm, and ending up at 11.6mm at the tip end of the ferrule, and 12.2mm at the bottom end of the ferrule is due exclusively to chalk wear. And if the shaft is flush to the ferrule, then some one has taken the shaft down as well...at least at the ferrule end of it. A proper ferrule will not have chalk lines in the middle, and a taper (unless you specifically requested it that way).

Lisa
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Could it be that the ferrule and shaft is being sanded down when changing tips?

The rest of the story:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=192863&highlight=blue+diamond
 
LAMas said:
Statements from Blue Diamond.

What benefits can a billiard player expect from using Blue Diamond chalk?

You can expect greater security in knowing that your cue tip is chalked with the best chalk in the world. Using blue diamond chalk will increase your score overall by allowing you to hone your stroke to perfect ball positioning.

Blue diamond chalk will stain your shaft and ferrule less than other chalks, and even more importantly it does not turn to powder as quickly as other chalks, so your chalk cuebe will last longer

Cory Harper's hands using Masters Red Chalk. It got on the hands , ferrule, shaft and even on the tip.:)]
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Toyota is also on a campain of telling us how very, very, very much
they care about our safety - you may do your own math...

Dale
 
Many many moons ago when I was sure every idea I had was a good one cuz I was just young enough to know everything,I formulated a plan for keeping my tip round. I would use the chalk! Yes the chalk.

Here's how it works:
Find a pretty deep piece of chalk.
Insert tip to bottom of well.
Tilt (this is key) the chalk till the outer ring/top of the chalk rested on the ferrule (bout the middle btw).
Drill baby drill!
Repeat with each chalking.

Two things resulted from this master plan.
One was my tip indeed stayed round with no additional effort. Success!!

Two is my ferrule looked like a freakin hour glass. I forget how long it took to actually impart this accidental dip, but it was deep. Deep enough for people to ask "dude, wtf is wrong with your cue?" lol.

You know what they about the best layed plans.

True story. Not proud, just saying.
 
Chalk is particularly attracted to the areas between my ring finger and middle finger (beats me!).
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Ya know, this happens to me. Not all the time but it happens every so often. Not a little of blue between these fingers either....when it happens its a lot of blue..and all the way down to where the fingers meet. It's puzzling as all hell.

Come to think of it, perhaps it happens because we slide into our bridge hand landing zone, fingers spread, instead of planting the hand? Not a usual habit for me, but it makes sense. Sort of a reverse chalk dust snow plow kinda effect?
 
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You may kick my butt in a match, ace911, but I'll put some serious money on my kicking your a$$ in a properly chalking the tip contest. :thumbup:
 
You know folks, I've been playing pool a long time, but I think I have learned more about applying chalk to a cue tip, from this thread, than I ever could have possibly known before.
And when you boil it all down that's really what a good forum is all about, isn't it? The free exchange of ideas and opinions, answers to relevant questions, and really good jokes.
On this 4th of July holiday I personally want to say thank you to all those who, so long ago, gave their full measure so that we could not only celebrate this day, but to also celebrate our freedom to enjoy our AZB forum.
I have to go now. The fireworks show is about to start, here at the home, and I don't want to miss it. The local Kiwanis Club will be handing out free sparklers this year. :)
Dee dee, dee dee dee, dum dee dum...
 
chalk wear pattern

Tramp Steamer said:
You know folks, I've been playing pool a long time, but I think I have learned more about applying chalk to a cue tip, from this thread, than I ever could have possibly known before.
And when you boil it all down that's really what a good forum is all about, isn't it? The free exchange of ideas and opinions, answers to relevant questions, and really good jokes.
On this 4th of July holiday I personally want to say thank you to all those who, so long ago, gave their full measure so that we could not only celebrate this day, but to also celebrate our freedom to enjoy our AZB forum.
I have to go now. The fireworks show is about to start, here at the home, and I don't want to miss it. The local Kiwanis Club will be handing out free sparklers this year. :)
Dee dee, dee dee dee, dum dee dum...
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We should get some pictures of people's chalk wear pattern. Mines in the shape of a dragon! LOL
 
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one handed chalking

Philthepockets said:
how can you chalk with only one hand ?
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lol You have to use a special zen monk technique. saying oooommmmm while chalking helps too. actually you could do it just resting the butt of the cue on the floor.
 
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