Tips pros use... Surprise !

Catalin

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I was watching the Dream Challenge that just took place in Russia and that's what I gathered :

Corey Deuel is using an Elkmaster
Sky Woodward is using a Technodud, which is basically a pressed Elkmaster
Shane van Boening was using an Elkmaster at least until recently, now possibly a Sniper
JJ stated that most layered tips he has tried were ok for the first couple of layers, then they harden and feel dead. He prefers single layer tips.

I think this will be surprising for many people.

Julian
 
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Cornerman

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I was watching the Dream Challenge that just took place in Russia and that's what I gathered :

Corey Deuel is using an Elkmaster
Sky Woodward is using a Technodud
Shane van Boening was using an Elkmaster at least until recently, now possibly a Sniper
JJ stated that most layered tips he has tried were ok for the first couple of layers, then they harden and feel dead. He prefers single layer tips.

I think this will be surprising for many people.

Julian

No surprise here.

Freddie <~~~ Triangle
 

trob

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I guess this is strange for a guy who’s been playing for almost 30 years (Jesus how did that happen) but I just don’t care what pro’s play with. I’m no where near their level so it just doesn’t matter lol
 

garczar

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I was watching the Dream Challenge that just took place in Russia and that's what I gathered :

Corey Deuel is using an Elkmaster
Sky Woodward is using a Technodud, which is basically a pressed Elkmaster
Shane van Boening was using an Elkmaster at least until recently, now possibly a Sniper
JJ stated that most layered tips he has tried were ok for the first couple of layers, then they harden and feel dead. He prefers single layer tips.

I think this will be surprising for many people.

Julian
What's your point? I think EM tips suck. Always have. Are we to base our tip choice on what others use? When i saw SVB in DCC a few years back he was using a Kamui Brown hard. First i've heard of him using an EM.
 
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Tony_in_MD

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You either play with a tip you like, or you play with one that is supported by your sponsor.
 

Catalin

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What's your point? I think EM tips s^*k. Always have. Are we to base our tip choice on what others use? When i saw SVB in DCC a few years back he was using a Kamui Brown hard. First i've heard of him using an EM.
Why the aggressive language? If you want to know my thoughts there are nicer ways of asking. And really, you're censoring suck?

Julian
 

podsbilliards

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JJ did say that the Elk Master that Corey uses is a snooker tip and different than the Elk Masters that they sell here in the states.
 

Catalin

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JJ did say that the Elk Master that Corey uses is a snooker tip and different than the Elk Masters that they sell here in the states.
I'm almost certain he was wrong. Snooker tips come in max 11mm and Corey is using a 12+ mm shaft. There is no reason for him to be using snooker tips. Also, Elkmaster is made in the US.

Julian
 

Kickin' Chicken

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don't forget Earl in the Elkmaster discussion as he has used them pretty much exclusively during his career.

Does that make Elkmaster a great tip for you (or me)? It's very subjective but I think it's safe to say that some guys have achieved great things using them.

best,
brian kc
 

Catalin

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Not the Elkmasters, they come in 9,10 and 11 with the 10 being the most common.

Julian
 

Catalin

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Thanks for the link, that's good to know. On that page there is a video of Ronnie visiting the factory and that reminded me he's been playing with regular Elkmasters most of his career.

Julian
 

skogstokig

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snooker players are not sponsored by tip manufacturers, still most of them use elkmasters soaked and pressed. i have to assume they are acting rational given the prize money at stake

i use layered tips myself and have done since the old moori days
 

deanoc

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I once played a sniper cue tip on a schon for 5 years and loved it

then I sold Gilbert martinez my cue because he explained he needed it and I didn't

After that I played triangle

If i were not quitting I think I would get Bob Owen
to make me some elk masters I always wanted to play like Efren

you think this might be what was holding me back?
 

Catalin

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I once played a sniper cue tip on a schon for 5 years and loved it

then I sold Gilbert martinez my cue because he explained he needed it and I didn't

After that I played triangle

If i were not quitting I think I would get Bob Owen
to make me some elk masters I always wanted to play like Efren

you think this might be what was holding me back?
Yes, according to Ronnie.

Julian
 

longhorns2

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I'll probably try out a techno dud because of this thread. I see one for sale on seyberts. They're made by Outsville, right? Or is it a generic name?

Either way, these don't mushroom very much, right?

I've had the experience described by the OP. A kamui layered tip seems soft with a good hit when you first get it, but then feels hard and not much feedback later on.
 

Cornerman

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Not the Elkmasters, they come in 9,10 and 11 with the 10 being the most common.

Julian

There’s a gap in understanding here. I’m sure you’re talking about specific snooker tips. Elkmasters as a tip brand are made up to 14mm, with 13 and 14mm the most popular in the US.
 
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