So, I would like some input from the experts... I have been using pressed triangles for some time now, and for the most part, really like the performance. However, they are a pain in the arse to make, and it is really frustrating to go through the two day process of making one, to have it turn out to be a "dud". I also would like to go to a harder tip. I dont have a durometer, but my assumption, is that a pressed triangle (the way I do it anyway) is likely in the 80ish durometer range. Which provides for a tip that performs AWESOME, but doesn't quite give me the sound, and feedback that I am looking for.
For a reference point, I sometimes will play with my jump/break cue that has a G10 ferrule/tip combo on it, and can shoot 80% or so of all stroke shots with G10, so I know that I have a stroke that is inline with using a harder tip without worrying about miscues (too much anyway).
So my question is, based on the above information, what hard tip would you reccomend for use one a playing shaft, that will give a VERY crisp FIRM hit, but still retain good grip on the CB.
The options that I have looked into are as follows:
UltraSkin HH (love the way the ultraskins play, but have only used a medium, which was way too soft, and I had a hell of a time keeping the side of the tip looking pretty... for whatever reason they just do not stay burnished well... and I know that does not affect the play at all, but I am picky about certain things)
Water Buffalo (I had one on a break cue many years ago, but only ever broke with it, and don't recall the characteristics all that well)
Super Pro (from what I have found via searches, this seems to be a good option, but have no experience with them, how they play, or their durability)
Renfro's KiTech (either hard or solid... but don't know which would be better for my situation, nor do I have access to try one)
My goal is to have a Hard tip, that plays well, but gives a nice "click" and stays burnished pretty well, and grips the cueball well.
Any further information you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
For a reference point, I sometimes will play with my jump/break cue that has a G10 ferrule/tip combo on it, and can shoot 80% or so of all stroke shots with G10, so I know that I have a stroke that is inline with using a harder tip without worrying about miscues (too much anyway).
So my question is, based on the above information, what hard tip would you reccomend for use one a playing shaft, that will give a VERY crisp FIRM hit, but still retain good grip on the CB.
The options that I have looked into are as follows:
UltraSkin HH (love the way the ultraskins play, but have only used a medium, which was way too soft, and I had a hell of a time keeping the side of the tip looking pretty... for whatever reason they just do not stay burnished well... and I know that does not affect the play at all, but I am picky about certain things)
Water Buffalo (I had one on a break cue many years ago, but only ever broke with it, and don't recall the characteristics all that well)
Super Pro (from what I have found via searches, this seems to be a good option, but have no experience with them, how they play, or their durability)
Renfro's KiTech (either hard or solid... but don't know which would be better for my situation, nor do I have access to try one)
My goal is to have a Hard tip, that plays well, but gives a nice "click" and stays burnished pretty well, and grips the cueball well.
Any further information you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
