Chalk for phenolic tips

[Nyquil]

I really like masters sky blue, but it doesn't stick well on my phenolic tip. What do you guys recommend for chalk with phenolic tips?
Thanks
Brent

 

[garczar]

I really like masters sky blue, but it doesn't stick well on my phenolic tip. What do you guys recommend for chalk with phenolic tips?
Thanks
Brent

Scuff it some and it will.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Scuff it some and it will.

Yep. You can use a Tip Pik so you're not removing material.

pj
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[Nyquil]

Thanks gents, wasn't sure about scuffing and picking phenolic I used the poker tool and it's def better.

 

[Agent 99]

Chalk is for beginners. I use Pine Tar.

 

[hang-the-9]

I really like masters sky blue, but it doesn't stick well on my phenolic tip. What do you guys recommend for chalk with phenolic tips?
Thanks
Brent

Phenolic tips are so 5 years ago, damage cueballs, feel like you are hitting with a rock. Swap the thing out for a Samsara or White Diamond, no issues with chalk.

 

[garczar]

Phenolic tips are so 5 years ago, damage cueballs, feel like you are hitting with a rock. Swap the thing out for a Samsara or White Diamond, no issues with chalk.

WD's are the nuts imo. The clear polycarbonate tips(Bulletproof etc) are quite good also. The worst are those pos G10's.

 

[KRJ]

Use a premium chalk. (no shameless plug), use any brand premium chalk and it will do the job. They're all good, some a little better than others

 

[hang-the-9]

WD's are the nuts imo. The clear polycarbonate tips(Bulletproof etc) are quite good also. The worst are those pos G10's.

I am not a fan of the clear plastic tips, they have pretty much the same characteristics as the phenolic ones, very hard and stiff. I played with two shafts with them, and neither were close to matching a hard pressed leather tip or one of the more pliable break/jump tips like Samsara or the White Diamond. I think the White Diamond jumps better than pretty much any tip I tried, but it does have a more pliable feel on the break than others, which some may not like. So far that is my favorite tip to go on a break or a jump cue. Everyone that tried it on my cue has gotten it for theirs also.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Scuff it some and it will.

220 sandpaper is good for job.

 

[Nyquil]

Phenolic tips are so 5 years ago, damage cueballs, feel like you are hitting with a rock. Swap the thing out for a Samsara or White Diamond, no issues with chalk.

Yea this is my first go with a dedicated breaker. Got a good deal on it via a forum. It came with a phenolic. I may end up getting a new tip for it down the line we will see. I do really like the way it hits but it's easy to miscue due to not holding chalk well.

 

[garczar]

Yea this is my first go with a dedicated breaker. Got a good deal on it via a forum. It came with a phenolic. I may end up getting a new tip for it down the line we will see. I do really like the way it hits but it's easy to miscue due to not holding chalk well.

Get a White Diamond. They're like 10bux. WAAAAY better than a pos phenolic or G10. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2237669383...d=link&campid=5335988529&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[Black-Balled]

Hopefully this is not too much of a step backwards, but why does one need to chalk a phenolic tip?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Hopefully this is not too much of a step backwards, but why does one need to chalk a phenolic tip?

Because not every break (or jump) shot is a centerball hit?

pj
chgo

 

[Fore Rail]

Hopefully this is not too much of a step backwards, but why does one need to chalk a phenolic tip?

I was thinking more along the lines of just how much chalk is needed on a phenolic tip?

 

[Black-Balled]

Because not every break (or jump) shot is a centerball hit?

pj
chgo

In my experience, with or without chalk.. you aren't going far from center ball with a phenolic tip.

 

[Chili Palmer]

In my experience, with or without chalk.. you aren't going far from center ball with a phenolic tip.

I agree, I rarely chalked my phenolic tip when I owned one and I rarely chalk my break cue. Seems to help me focus on the center ball hit.

 

[garczar]

Hopefully this is not too much of a step backwards, but why does one need to chalk a phenolic tip?

Too keep from missing the rack altogether maybe?

 

[Black-Balled]

Too keep from missing the rack altogether maybe?

Naw, man.

Phenolic tip can't strike far from center ball without miscuing ... Chalk or no chalk

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Phenolic tip can't strike far from center ball without miscuing ... Chalk or no chalk

Farther with chalk. Handy to know for those of us without perfect strokes or who have jump sticks with phenolic tips.

pj
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