Recent content by Brother Ron

I think I will place another order for 10 Ultraskin tips while shipping is still 4.00 -- Should be all I ever need and total will be less than 4.40 each shipping included.

It would appear they are buying and reselling... doubling the price of course.

The original question was what affect would cold temperatures have on pool balls... not how many people leave them exposed to those temperatures!

This is for 10 tips.......... Cost Of Tips: $39.90 Shipping: $4 Total: $43.90

Subzero temperatures will affect them... and subzero temps are common here, especially when wind chill is factored in... something southerners don't comprehend. ;)

I spent many years working as a mold tech for an injection molding company. One thing I can tell you is that temperature affects the size of any Phenolic resin item. Objects made from phenolic resin expand as they heat up. Billiard balls are made using a thermosetting process that minimizes the...

4.39 each when you order 10 direct from Ultraskin - that is with shipping included.

I used solid tips for many years and after coming out of retirement I installed an Ultraskin Ivory layered tip. By far the best tip I have ever used including the old Champions and others I tried back in the day.... They hold their shape extremely well and mushroom far less than single layered...

How does McDermott's Navigator Premium chalk compare to Toam?

I have done my own for many years, and amazingly very similar to how Dave does it in the video. I have a tool that sands the remaining residue from the tip off the ferrule and another tool that trims the side os the tip. I will however try his method of burnishing the side of the tip.

I thought you might like that one.. lol

The wrong tip can make it seem that way 🍿

This is a result of not knowing how to properly use your equipment.... or a lack of ability to properly use it. Anyone with acquired knowledge and experience can tell the difference between a quality tip and a run of the mill tip. ;)

The market for tips today has gone bananas and the prices are outrageous. I have tried many tips over the years and the one I feel is of the best quality, holds up great, and gives me superb control is very reasonably priced. Ultraskin tips can be purchased for around 4.20 each and they offer...

Very true. But a 70 year old guy with a true Sneaky instead of his fancy Meucci might be able to hustle a few bucks without too much notice . ;)