So, I haven't been around lately and not up to date with what's been going on but here is a my review that might help someone.
First, I have supported AZ'ers like Tom Hay with Ultraskins, Pooldawgs milk duds, bought my Lucasi Air Hog, Hanshew jump, JB case, magic racks, case of triangle green for snooker, case of Blue Diamond for playing and Renfro with his Ki-techs and Great White chalk.
I first tried Renfro's sampler pack of Ki-techs when they first came out and had glowing reviews. I had the soft installed first and noticed the core had a darker color like it was injected and the outer edge of the tip had a lighter color. This I believe had a effect of different hardness whenever each piece contacted the cue ball when applying varying english. It was the most inconsistent tip I've ever played with! I couldn't judge how much spin would actually take. We mainly play barbox 8 ball around here and its all about small movements and being very accurate with shape. After 2 months of solid play I gave up guessing with this tip and tried a short lived medium Ki-tech. It just wasn't for me.
I PM'ed Renfro and he graciously offered a new sampler free of charge saying the quality control has increased and that would not happen again. I agreed to give them another try and the soft and medium in the new pack were nothing special at all and I decided to stop wasting money on installs. FYI, my favorite tip was a Kamui med/soft brown that has now been discontinued. I also like a Onyx and currently play with Kamui black soft. I'm awaiting a shipment to come in to try out the G2's.
The only positive I can think of is that first soft never mushroomed after 2 months of solid play.
Lastly, I decided to order the Great White chalk package with a magnetic holder and 2 cubes when it came out. Awaiting for it to arrive to Canada mixed reviews started coming in. That's when I realized it was gonna make a mess and room owners would not appreciate it leaving white marks all over. I ordered it believing it was thoroughly tested and this was not a issue.
So finally after months I decided to try it today on my Diamond pro am with blue Simonis. I shot 3 full racks or 8 ball and my table is filthy and that was enough for me. My chalking hand (right and butt holder of the cue) was covered in white powder. My leather grip on my 3k custom was also filled with powder that stuck out like a sore thumb on my black cue. My table has white marks and chunks of chalk all over. The rails have white powder on them and even my carpet has noticible white chunks I can see. I was wearing a grey shirt so not sure if a black would've had noticeable powder on it.
The positives, it was good chalk and grabbed the cue ball nice but not worth the mess and price. Magnetic feature is nice for some people.
At the end of the day I will no longer accept Renfro's quality control tests and believe they should be further tested before hitting the for sale market. I feel like trying to support a fellow AZ'er and believing the hype got me in this mess! Literally.
I love what he's doing and glad someone's trying to make a difference in the pool world. Props to him. I just finally felt compelled to tell my experience with his products after today's mess. The cubes of chalk will end up in the garbage.
I still was reluctant to post my experience but I decided to come to AZ today for some Magic Chalk or a case of Blue Diamond and thought mine as well post my results.
Just to be clear, I will not accept a refund or new sample, I just wanted to voice my experience.
I know it's long and thanks if you made it through to the end. I probably won't be on much to respond in a timely manner but if video of the mess is needed as proof I could make one and supply it in the future.
Happy holidays everyone.
First, I have supported AZ'ers like Tom Hay with Ultraskins, Pooldawgs milk duds, bought my Lucasi Air Hog, Hanshew jump, JB case, magic racks, case of triangle green for snooker, case of Blue Diamond for playing and Renfro with his Ki-techs and Great White chalk.
I first tried Renfro's sampler pack of Ki-techs when they first came out and had glowing reviews. I had the soft installed first and noticed the core had a darker color like it was injected and the outer edge of the tip had a lighter color. This I believe had a effect of different hardness whenever each piece contacted the cue ball when applying varying english. It was the most inconsistent tip I've ever played with! I couldn't judge how much spin would actually take. We mainly play barbox 8 ball around here and its all about small movements and being very accurate with shape. After 2 months of solid play I gave up guessing with this tip and tried a short lived medium Ki-tech. It just wasn't for me.
I PM'ed Renfro and he graciously offered a new sampler free of charge saying the quality control has increased and that would not happen again. I agreed to give them another try and the soft and medium in the new pack were nothing special at all and I decided to stop wasting money on installs. FYI, my favorite tip was a Kamui med/soft brown that has now been discontinued. I also like a Onyx and currently play with Kamui black soft. I'm awaiting a shipment to come in to try out the G2's.
The only positive I can think of is that first soft never mushroomed after 2 months of solid play.
Lastly, I decided to order the Great White chalk package with a magnetic holder and 2 cubes when it came out. Awaiting for it to arrive to Canada mixed reviews started coming in. That's when I realized it was gonna make a mess and room owners would not appreciate it leaving white marks all over. I ordered it believing it was thoroughly tested and this was not a issue.
So finally after months I decided to try it today on my Diamond pro am with blue Simonis. I shot 3 full racks or 8 ball and my table is filthy and that was enough for me. My chalking hand (right and butt holder of the cue) was covered in white powder. My leather grip on my 3k custom was also filled with powder that stuck out like a sore thumb on my black cue. My table has white marks and chunks of chalk all over. The rails have white powder on them and even my carpet has noticible white chunks I can see. I was wearing a grey shirt so not sure if a black would've had noticeable powder on it.
The positives, it was good chalk and grabbed the cue ball nice but not worth the mess and price. Magnetic feature is nice for some people.
At the end of the day I will no longer accept Renfro's quality control tests and believe they should be further tested before hitting the for sale market. I feel like trying to support a fellow AZ'er and believing the hype got me in this mess! Literally.
I love what he's doing and glad someone's trying to make a difference in the pool world. Props to him. I just finally felt compelled to tell my experience with his products after today's mess. The cubes of chalk will end up in the garbage.
I still was reluctant to post my experience but I decided to come to AZ today for some Magic Chalk or a case of Blue Diamond and thought mine as well post my results.
Just to be clear, I will not accept a refund or new sample, I just wanted to voice my experience.
I know it's long and thanks if you made it through to the end. I probably won't be on much to respond in a timely manner but if video of the mess is needed as proof I could make one and supply it in the future.
Happy holidays everyone.
