I’m a level 3 or 4 at best if it pertains to my question. I have a Rage Heavy hitter jump break cue that came with a Bakelite tip does not hold chalk at all. Using Taom. I have ordered a white diamond tip and would like your opinion on that. I have read good reviews and they all indicate it holds chalk well. The shaping scuffing tool I’m using is the last forever combo that has small teeth on each end. That works fine on my playing cue with medium tip but wouldn’t do much if any to the Bakelite tip. Will I have the same problem with the white diamond? Should I be changing to a tool with needle type points?
Break/Jump tip advice
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boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
White diamond is a great tip. I've found things like kamui gator grip (or the $10 clones) to work the best for scuffing bakelite/phenolic/white diamond/etc. You just press them against the tip and twist the scuffer a bit. You're not using a sanding motion, just kind of trying to make the tip matte looking so chalk will stick. These are the best tools I've found for this task, even better than the sandpaper I use for playing tips.
Personally I really like bakelite for a jump or break cue. When chalked you can get any control you need from them.
Personally I really like bakelite for a jump or break cue. When chalked you can get any control you need from them.
SeniorTom
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I think that is probably the most important aspect of a jump/break tip, that being does it work for both purposes. Many don't think it does well enough, that's why they have a separate break cue and a separate jump cue. I personally like a dedicated brake cue and also a dedicated jump cue, I feel they work better that way. As far as convenience, probably one cue for both duties is the best. It really depends on how much money you have to spend and storage availability in your case. With my dedicated jump cue, it is so easy to jump with it's silly.