Tip Tool Recommendations

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Hello all -

I hope that everyone has had a great weekend :)

I went today to play a few games with my new Joss - I had to borrow a tip tool to scuff - kind of embarrassing. I just wondered if you guys had a recommendation for a good tool to buy to keep with me?

I was looking at these two - but really have no idea what I should be looking for -

Porper

Tip Master

Ultimate Tip Tool (original)
 
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Actually, if you really want to go "on the low" (cost, that is), ladies' emery boards work just fine as well:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emery_board
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And, you have a choice of both a coarse and a fine side.

Hope this helps!
-Sean
 
Cuetec's Bowtie tip tool is a real good one - has pick, scuffer and shaper all in one.
 
I use a Willard's Scuffer / Shaper in the nickel radius size to shape the tip. I follow that up with a Tip Pik. Then I finish by moistening the edge of the tip and burnishing it to a high gloss with a leather burnishing pad. I also carry a piece of sandpaper (2"x6" folded over in half to 1"x6") for quick renewal of a a glazed tip.
 
Secaucus Fats said:
I use a Willard's Scuffer / Shaper in the nickel radius size to shape the tip. I follow that up with a Tip Pik. Then I finish by moistening the edge of the tip and burnishing it to a high gloss with a leather burnishing pad. I also carry a piece of sandpaper (2"x6" folded over in half to 1"x6") for quick renewal of a a glazed tip.
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I'm with Fats - Williard dime shape scuffer. Put it on the floor, hold it with your toes, hold your cue with tip down in the scuffer, and twirl away. Fast with a perfect dime shape and ready for chalk. Works like a charm. It's small and will fit in your case, or carry it on your keychain. It's fairly inexpensive too.
 
The Tip Master or "Buddy Hall" tip tool as others call it, is the tool I use. It is good, but not perfect. It works pretty well and has a spot for me to use for most of what I'm looking for. I wish the carbide didn't break off. The tip pik is great, the burnisher is good, the nickel shaper is good.

There is a guy on here that has a website of a variety of tip tools on his website. They look good to me.

Try this out: Cue-Tools.com

It seems like there are alot of good ideas, but most are poorly executed. . .maybe the real Ultimate tip tool, I remember as being good, but I think I also used leather to burnish at that time.
 
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drawshots said:
Hello all -

I hope that everyone has had a great weekend :)

I went today to play a few games with my new Joss - I had to borrow a tip tool to scuff - kind of embarrassing. I just wondered if you guys had a recommendation for a good tool to buy to keep with me?

I was looking at these two - but really have no idea what I should be looking for -

Porper

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Ultimate Tip Tool (original)
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The old standard THE CUBE. Cheap and simple.
 
nksmfamjp said:
The Tip Master or "Buddy Hall" tip tool as others call it, is the tool I use. It is good, but not perfect. It works pretty well and has a spot for me to use for most of what I'm looking for. I wish the carbide didn't break off. The tip pik is great, the burnisher is good, the nickel shaper is good.

There is a guy on here that has a website of a variety of tip tools on his website. They look good to me.

Try this out: Cue-Tools.com

It seems like there are alot of good ideas, but most are poorly executed. . .maybe the real Ultimate tip tool, I remember as being good, but I think I also used leather to burnish at that time.
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I have a HALL tip tool for sale!!:wink:
 
The Ultimate Tip Tool is the best I have used and I have them all. The Shark is good too as it has the container for some powder, but it is a clear second IMHO.
 
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If you use layered tips, while $30 bucks might be a little expensive, you may be saving a few bucks in the long run because you won't be replacing tips as often if you use the Kamui Gator (which can be bought right here on AZBilliards Marketplace).

The Kamui Gator Grip roughens up the tip just enough to make it acceptable for the chalk, which means it will make your tips last longer.

I like the fact that it is very flat and lays in my pocket comfortably. The abrasive surface is extremely fine and textures the surface just right.

JoeyA
 
I'll be the 3rd to recommend the Willard tip tool. Nickel or dime size, you decide, but either way this tool roughs and shapes your tip with just a few quick twirls. It's fool proof and is flat, taking up so little space in a case. And it also has the tapper built in.

Like Secaucus Fats, I also follow up with a tip pick (needles type tool - not recommended to use on layered tips) and, voila, you're ready to go.

Best,
Brian kc
 
ok, so from what I have read here, it is clear as mud :D it is a personal preference. I think I will go to the local billiards shop and see what they have in stock and what "feels" right.

Also got my eye on RADAR ;)
 
I have a Willards tip scuffer, a Tip Pik, a Cube scuffer, an emery board, sandpaper, and a Tip Sander (the curved length of plastic w/sandpaper on the inside) in all in my various cases and/or gadget bag. Of all of them, the el cheapo Tip Sander works best if the tip needs shaped. The Tip Pik is great for a shaped tip that just needs to hold chalk better (it doesn't take off ANY of the tip).

Maniac
 
JoeyA said:
The Kamui Gator Grip roughens up the tip just enough to make it acceptable for the chalk, which means it will make your tips last longer.
JoeyA
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This is very important if you do not have an inexpensive way to replace your tip on your cue. Some of the tools mentioned here will take off some serious leather if used too enthusiastically.

Maniac
 
The Tip Pik is great for a shaped tip that just needs to hold chalk better (it doesn't take off ANY of the tip).
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This. And don't believe the tales that it's bad for layered tips. I use only layered tips (of all kinds) and have used a Tip Pik on them every time I play with no ill effects. You can use it every five minutes if you want without removing any leather. Just tap it all over the tip with a dart-throwing motion.

pj
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