Best Cue-Tip For Table Speed?

Johnnyt

Johnnyt

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I've always wondered but never tried anything but a LePro hard for 30 years or more. If you are playing on a slower than normal table would you be better off for non-rail short position play using a medium to hard tip and on a fast table better off using a soft tip? Third choice would be, doesn't matter.

I'm not big on change or new things since 1963. I tried a new position with a contortionist and my back hasn't been right since. Johnnyt
 
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goodmorning: In 2005 I bought 110 Kamui tips for like 13.50 each. From JP because they weren't around,the US. That was the best 1,200. bucks I ever spent. with all the differen't hardness. these tips are simply the best playing tip I've found,put on or sold. Troy koinnkid sells them-and will give you a fair price. mark
 
Johnny, from what Ive read, you are good enough with what you have! You have enough knowledge and skill to adjust to whatever you are playing on. But since you asked, I think it doesnt matter if its slow of fast, it would be whatever you are used to, and what you like. I play on Gold Crowns and bar tables with the same cue, and when I switch back and forth, my game is way off no mater what tip I use, lol.



Joe
 
best tip for any speed free Kamui

Hello Johnny I will do 1 better than other posters. pm your address and I will send you a Kamui M for free. You'll have to get a cuesmith there to put it on. Kamuii's are harder than all other tips thats why I figure you need a M. mark
 
Johnnyt said:
I've always wondered but never tried anything but a LePro hard for 30 years or more. If you are playing on a slower than normal table would you be better off for non-rail short position play using a medium to hard tip and on a fast table better off using a soft tip? Third choice would be, doesn't matter.

I'm not big on change or new things since 1963. I tried a new position with a contortionist and my back hasn't been right since. Johnnyt
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Haven't you noticed how incredibly inconsistent LePro's are? I used them for years, and about 1/3 were good, about 1/3 were usable but not very good, and about 1/3 were totally unusable junk.

Do yourself a favor and try Triangle tips. They play about like the best LePro in a box, and they all play the same from one tip to the next. They hold chalk better and don't glaze over as easy. They also hold their shape a bit better, and are just a tad harder than a LePro. The funny thing is that they actually play just a touch softer though, but barely noticeable. Best of all, they are dirt cheap, same price as LePros.

If you decide to try a more expensive layered tip, I would suggest a sniper as a good fit for someone used to LePro's. Triangle is just about as good though, especially considering that you can buy a bunch of them for the cost of a single layered tip.

As far as your question goes, I am a big proponent of medium tips, which I consider LePro's, Triangles and Snipers to be. They are an all around good compromise for all table conditions, all different games, and all types of shots. Try a Moori (even a Moori medium) or some of the other tips out there and you will see what a hard tip actually is...lol.
 
I would go with your third choice, I just went thru kinda the same thing you were thinking. Over the last year i played on so many diffrent size tables and speeds from 9 foot brunswicks at Joint base Balad Iraq to bar boxes at Camp Virgina Kuwait and a few places in the U.S. State of Virgina this past July.


My findings were it was not the type of tip i used, it was my stroke when it came to it. I got scuffed up by a very very good person i met in Balad Iraq just to turn around a desotry everybody at a 9 ball tourny in Kuwait. Now im back in Alaska playing on an a very fast oversized 8 foot brunswick to a slow bar box table then to a 9 foot Dimond tables pro.

All these tables i played on were with the same tip and if im stroking really good it does not matter what type of table size or speed i guess its more of the indian than the arrow hope this helps ..
 
I have two shafts (predators) for my shooting cue, I have one that I keep a softer tip on, and one with a hard tip on. Fast tables I shoot with the softer tip, slow tables I shoot with the harder tip. I usually hit a rack or two before I start playing, and that is enough to adjust to table speed and shaft selection for that day. Works well for me.

Currently I'm using a Wizard M on one shaft and a tiger emerald on the other, since I wanted to try out the emerald. Before that it was Wizard M or pressed Elk master, and a Super Pro.
 
For speed control, you may want to go with the new NASCAR Perculator tip made by Tiger. It has adjustable restricter pads to slow the ball as necessary and will allow you to open them up for more speed. Best of all they are painted like a checkered flag.

Con: About 20% made tend to leak hydraulic fluid, but they only require 1/2 drop to refill.

The are brand new, if you call them and ask they may send you some demos.
 
radge69 said:
I have two shafts (predators) for my shooting cue, I have one that I keep a softer tip on, and one with a hard tip on. Fast tables I shoot with the softer tip, slow tables I shoot with the harder tip. I usually hit a rack or two before I start playing, and that is enough to adjust to table speed and shaft selection for that day. Works well for me.

Currently I'm using a Wizard M on one shaft and a tiger emerald on the other, since I wanted to try out the emerald. Before that it was Wizard M or pressed Elk master, and a Super Pro.
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I love the wizzard M thats what i have on my cue and i use the wizzard H on my BK2 after i cut it down. I guess that was a crazy idead that worked out really good for me
 
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NewStroke said:
For speed control, you may want to go with the new NASCAR Perculator tip made by Tiger. It has adjustable restricter pads to slow the ball as necessary and will allow you to open them up for more speed. Best of all they are painted like a checkered flag.

Con: About 20% made tend to leak hydraulic fluid, but they only require 1/2 drop to refill.

The are brand new, if you call them and ask they may send you some demos.
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And...if you're having trouble with your banks you can take half a turn out, throw in a wedge and that will tighten it up so you can bank it into the corner...:cool:

Rooster <---< Thinks New Stroke is a smart ass, a creative, funny smart ass!!!!
 
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swrooster said:
And...if you're having trouble with your banks you can take half a turn out, throw in a wedge and that will tighten it up so you can bank it into the corner...:cool:
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You don't even have to bank it, tighten it up enough and it will just do a donut right into the pocket! :eek:
 
Funnier...

NewStroke said:
You don't even have to bank it, tighten it up enough and it will just do a donut right into the pocket! :eek:
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Now that's even funnier...Ohh-I've used med Moori for years and played consistently bad...can't beat 'em:cool:
 
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