:: Kamui Chalk :: 1.21a Vs 0.98a

Jive said:
Then is there an explanation as to why the 0.98 changes texture when left exposed? I've gone through a couple of cubes to know its not an isolated issue.
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I need to see this... We have left chalk exposed and nothing has happened.

Please send it in for replacement.
 
I'm not bringing Masters into the discussion either, but being in south Louisiana, I have a few tricks to keep my chalk "pasty".

I'm assuming it's not too humid where you are or maybe I'm wrong, but how does the chalk react to dry/humid areas?
 
Kamuitipsdotcom said:
I need to see this... We have left chalk exposed and nothing has happened.

Please send it in for replacement.
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I'm in China, I can leave one exposed to elements for you but you'll hafta cover the expense and I get a new chalk ;)
Or I'm sure anyone who chimed in who's in conus can send u one for lesser.

Alternatively you can start a thread on AZ to ask for opinions and I'm certain you'll get some feedback.
 
Jive said:
I'm in China, I can leave one exposed to elements for you but you'll hafta cover the expense and I get a new chalk ;)
Or I'm sure anyone who chimed in who's in conus can send u one for lesser.

Alternatively you can start a thread on AZ to ask for opinions and I'm certain you'll get some feedback.
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I had 2 cubes - kept first in cardbox box and it started to dry out about halfway down, which was well over 6 months of use btw. The final third of the cube is unusable.

I've used about half of the next cube, which was fine until last week, when we (UK) had an unusually warm & dry period, and the cube became noticeably 'powdery'. Several vigorous chalkings later and it's back to normal, so it seems the top layer dries, particularly if not used for a while and left in a warm, dry place.

The chalk definitely dries out as it gets worn, but which chalk doesn't? An old cube of Blue Diamond is nowhere near as 'pasty' as a new one out of the box. I've still no complaints about Kamui chalk (other than the price, of course).
 
When I first heard about Kamui chalk I was floored when I heard how much it cost. I thought there's no way a piece of chalk is worth that much money! Well after reading about it I had to give it a try since my game needs all the help it can get. I bought some .98 Kamui and gave it a try and my opinion is its the best chalk on the market. I discovered that you could shoot a rack or more without chalking and if you took care of a piece of .98 it will last you a long time. All this praise does have a draw back for me. Using this chalk has ruined my pre shot routine since I always chalked my tip before every shot and its not necessary using Kamui. I can't say anything else negative about it and that's just my experience. I don't use it all the time, but I keep a piece in my case and if I'm playing a tough match I usually use it. I do like to put a good coat on my phenolic tip on my break cue before I play. It gives the phenolic a good base coat that lasts through my match or practice. The bottom line for me is I like the .98 Kamui a lot.

James
 
I tried both and on my 3rd 1.21. used 0.98 for few days and did not like the way it applied to the tip and it me looked like it was leaving lots of chalk on the cue ball after the contact. but I second that 1.21 leaves marks on the table- thats the only minus I see in it
 
cleary said:
I first tried Kamui chalk at the DCC in 2011 before it was on the market or even common knowledge, a Japanese friend of mine had a cube. I loved it. It was the .98, real gummy and applied like putty. Since then, I've went through many cubes. I chalk every shot for the most part, just out of habit. I'd say I open a new cube every 3-4 months. I have lots of cubes with 1/3 left, I just save them incase I run out and need some. I tried the 1.21 and it wasn't for me. I didn't feel I got the same "grip" on the cueball. The price has never bothered me.
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The chalk does what Kamui says it does. I personally prefer the .98, since I feel this really showcases what the chalk can do. The 1.21 is more similar to other chalks, though still lasts way longer on the tip. I personally use the Gator Grip tool to prepare the tip, then put on a good covering of .98. This serves as a base. After several shots, I begin using Blue Diamond chalk on every shot. The base of Kamui just adds insurance. I almost never miscue using this method. I find the .98 better for this method.

Hope it helps,

KMRUNOUT
 
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