Pool Cue Tip quality.
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First off, i would suggest using the "Search" function. The reason i say that is that tips have been COVERED here on AZ. Everyone is gonna give you a different opinion. You just have to try some in your price range/budget. I personally like Ultraskins. For the $(10/$27.50 here on AZ) you can't beat them. Great tips. I'm using the new Fire and its awesome.
I use Ultra-skin black soft tips on my cues. I just ordered another batch and hope they get here this week.
I've had Kamuis, Mooris, G2s, Triangles, Le Pros, Elk Masters, milk duds, and I don't know how many other kinds, but I've settled on Ultra-skin tips by Tom Hay.
They play better than the "high dollar" tips, IMO, and they cost about 1/10 of what you would pay for one.
I just got 10 tips for $28, with shipping. You aren't going to beat that anywhere for tips that play as good as Tom's do.
I've had Kamuis, Mooris, G2s, Triangles, Le Pros, Elk Masters, milk duds, and I don't know how many other kinds, but I've settled on Ultra-skin tips by Tom Hay.
They play better than the "high dollar" tips, IMO, and they cost about 1/10 of what you would pay for one.
I just got 10 tips for $28, with shipping. You aren't going to beat that anywhere for tips that play as good as Tom's do.
Agree 100%. The med. Fire i'm using feels a lot like the older Moori's. Helluva tip.
I didn't know how the Fire tips played, so I ordered two Fire soft tips in the batch I just ordered.
Little firmer than Ivory, little softer than Black.
I love lepro
I had to change mine it was too small just last night
Put on a triangle and that thing sucks
Gotta go back to lepro asap
I had to change mine it was too small just last night
Put on a triangle and that thing sucks
Gotta go back to lepro asap
Problem with LePros is you get a box and you're lucky if 10-15 are worth using. And they don't last very long. I used them yrs ago but no more.
I've been playing with Thoroughbreds and Tiger Snipers the most lately but in regards to installs I get good feedback from those above, Ultra Skins, Milk duds and Kamui's
The one on my cue lasted half a yr with a ton of use and punishment got real hard and i got a great feel with it, now i gotta get that back
Years ago I loved Le Pros and used them all the time, but recently they seem to not be of the same quality as they used to be.
I gave up on them.
Lately started pressing my le pros before install seem to hit the sweet spot much sooner and maybe luck of the draw but haven’t had any fail that were pressed first
I’ve had a few good ones last a year of daily use
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non-layered tips
+ cheap (~$1 each on average)
+ can hold chalk and play amazing
+ easy to maintain
- quality inconsistencies are very common
brands: Triangle, LePro, Triumph, Buffalo (med-hard options), Elkmaster (soft)
layered tips
+ less inconsistencies (new tip feels/hits very similar to previous)
+ can last longer/wear down slower
- some tend to glaze over more easily
- higher price point ($10-20 each on average)
- new tip is taller (tip contact patch is farther away from ferrule)
my favorite brands/types: Ultraskin medium (both black/ivory), Zan medium, Predator Victory medium, Kamui medium (tan), Tiger Sniper, Tiger Everest, Kamui soft & med (black/clear blk), Tiger Emerald
+ cheap (~$1 each on average)
+ can hold chalk and play amazing
+ easy to maintain
- quality inconsistencies are very common
brands: Triangle, LePro, Triumph, Buffalo (med-hard options), Elkmaster (soft)
layered tips
+ less inconsistencies (new tip feels/hits very similar to previous)
+ can last longer/wear down slower
- some tend to glaze over more easily
- higher price point ($10-20 each on average)
- new tip is taller (tip contact patch is farther away from ferrule)
my favorite brands/types: Ultraskin medium (both black/ivory), Zan medium, Predator Victory medium, Kamui medium (tan), Tiger Sniper, Tiger Everest, Kamui soft & med (black/clear blk), Tiger Emerald
My experience is limited to Tiger Tips my experience is they are quality, my old complaint is their Old Hard Layered Tips" are no longer available. I down to four of the old Tips. When they are gone, I will try something NEW.
Here's another endorsement for Ultraskins. I've settled on the Ivory mediums after trying the soft Ivory and medium black. As noted above, you can order a mix from Tom Hay who I also highly recommend. (but you can no longer order hay from Tom Mix)
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Say where do I go to buy the 10 tips for $28? I like the Ultr skins really well and would like to get a few.
I'm currently trying the new Fire in medium. A lil harder than the Ivory and a tad softer than a Black. Great tip.
Never heard or seen the Fire line of Ultraskins...need to check 'em out!
Remind me of older Moori's. Likin' it so far.