I play pretty descent and use a lot of stroke to hold and move the ball. I have always preferred Moori Mediums but I hate having to cut almost half of a new tip off to get that solid firm feel. I am considering trying a Moori Quick, what do you think? will it feel like a half worn medium? too hard? maybe some miscues? thanks Sam.
any tips on tips?
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IMHO a softer tip will offer more feel of the cue ball weight.
John
John
What do you mean about using a lot of stroke to hold and move the cue ball? Are you saying you have a long bridge length and you bring the cue all the way back to your bridge hand?
What does that have to do with tip hardness? I'm just wondering because maybe I can learn something here.
I don't like hard tips so I can't answer your question. Sorry.
Fran is correct. Your question is a bit vague but I think I understand. Basically you are saying that you are a 'hard hitter' & not a pocket speed player.
Maybe your question should also consider a soild tip vs a layered tip. I have played Elk Master & Blue Diamond tips for 46 years. They are two of the softest. I purchsed an OB Classic shaft in June with a Kamui Super Soft tip. The cue ball actually seemed to be 'sticking' to the cue until I took several layers off. It is now playing its way into playing form. I have a McDermott i2 with a solid tip that I use to really 'play' with.
If you only have one shaft with which to play you might want to go to a solid leather tip, soft or hard is up to you.
Personally, the reason I prefer a soft tip is the slightly added contact time and because I prefer a more flat tip that compresses for controlling english. Also, I can always add power but it is difficult to hit soft enough at times. The soft tip helps me by allowing me to better control the hit.
If you are a hard hitter then a soft tip may mushroom & wear quicker but Elk Masters generally only cost around $0.50.
The bottom line given all the currently known considerations is that you might prefer a solid medium tip, but that's just a quess. You are going to have to make your own decision. You might want to start with a soild medium tip & go from there.
Good Luck & Regards,
Maybe your question should also consider a soild tip vs a layered tip. I have played Elk Master & Blue Diamond tips for 46 years. They are two of the softest. I purchsed an OB Classic shaft in June with a Kamui Super Soft tip. The cue ball actually seemed to be 'sticking' to the cue until I took several layers off. It is now playing its way into playing form. I have a McDermott i2 with a solid tip that I use to really 'play' with.
If you only have one shaft with which to play you might want to go to a solid leather tip, soft or hard is up to you.
Personally, the reason I prefer a soft tip is the slightly added contact time and because I prefer a more flat tip that compresses for controlling english. Also, I can always add power but it is difficult to hit soft enough at times. The soft tip helps me by allowing me to better control the hit.
If you are a hard hitter then a soft tip may mushroom & wear quicker but Elk Masters generally only cost around $0.50.
The bottom line given all the currently known considerations is that you might prefer a solid medium tip, but that's just a quess. You are going to have to make your own decision. You might want to start with a soild medium tip & go from there.
Good Luck & Regards,
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Sam...Nobody here can offer you an answer (at least not a correct one), because the "feel" of a tip is way too subjective to the individual. You'll just have to try some different tips, and make your own comparisons. BTW, miscues occur 90+% of the time due to the quality of the your stroke, as opposed to what tip you're playing with.
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Scott Lee
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