It's getting a little old to see the same replies when someone comes on here asking about what products the pros use. It's typically one of a few standard captain obvious replies such as It's not the tip, it's the player or just because he can shoot with it, doesn't mean you can. Or...find the tip that works best for you. Sometimes the answers are downright cynical and even worse.
Did any of you folks ever consider that maybe these posters asking about pro players' products are looking for a starting point to work from on deciding what they like, or might play well with?
I've played for many years and while I have my tips of choice that I play with, I've also tried some of the tips that the pros use over the years, just to see how I played with them and maybe find out some insight into the pros choice of tip, etc.
It's not hurting a soul to inquire as to what a pro uses, and attempting to squash down someone for asking is just another way of suppressing interest in the sport most of us love. If you know the answer, give it. If all you have for feedback is a smart-ass comment about how the OP isn't good enough to play like a pro, then keep it to yourself.
Sorry for the early morning rant, but if you're truly into billiards of any type and want to be active and helpful on here, then be helpful, regardless of how many times the same question is answered.
Did any of you folks ever consider that maybe these posters asking about pro players' products are looking for a starting point to work from on deciding what they like, or might play well with?
I've played for many years and while I have my tips of choice that I play with, I've also tried some of the tips that the pros use over the years, just to see how I played with them and maybe find out some insight into the pros choice of tip, etc.
It's not hurting a soul to inquire as to what a pro uses, and attempting to squash down someone for asking is just another way of suppressing interest in the sport most of us love. If you know the answer, give it. If all you have for feedback is a smart-ass comment about how the OP isn't good enough to play like a pro, then keep it to yourself.
Sorry for the early morning rant, but if you're truly into billiards of any type and want to be active and helpful on here, then be helpful, regardless of how many times the same question is answered.