I think the most significant change would be for draw where the bridge sets the height of the bottom of the shaft.
Cue Tip Size And Shape Effects
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Finally got to see the rest of it - great job as usual, Mr. Scorsese (especially the graphics!). You fit a lot of clear, helpful info into 7 minutes.
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I suppose it depends on what you mean by significant difference. If you played with a totally misshapen tip, would it change how many balls you beat me by in 14.1? I would bet the answer is no as you would immediately adapt to the new feel.
I’ve botched a few tip installs and played with the result and, although the feel is certainly different, I don’t think it impacted how many balls I could run. Just look at the tips on the pro’s snooker cues.
Many, many years ago, I won a big tournament.
A few weeks later my tip, which had gotten pretty thin, popped off and I replaced it. I hadn't really paid much attention to its curvature but when it came off I took a close look at it and was surprised at its shape. It wasn't nickel and it wasn't dime, it was something else, probably produced by the way I chalk. I had one of those transparent plastic stencils with a bunch of different radius circles and tried to match it and couldn't. I think that was because it was a shape more akin to an oval than a circle.
Anywhos, I played really good with that tip.
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Great post! It did make for another good lovefest between the two amigos and combined knowledge...or lack thereof. Double pats on the back for their like minds and teamwork. Nothing was mentioned about tip hardness/softness with the size variations and their effects. I would imagine no differences there also.
Tip size for me means more than what was shown in this video for spin. I use tip size to gauge tip offsets along with pivots for aiming purposes. 1 to 3 millimeters makes a big difference for making a shot or missing a shot for the cue angle aim points and strike points. I use the tip and tip size to set shots up. This won't be understood by many and is ixnayed by the math geometricians with straight lines and 2d, but it does exist with more dynamic methods of playing the game. To each their own.
Thanks Pat! Your excellent illustrations helped a lot.
This video dealt with shaft diameter and tip shape effects only. All tip hardness effects are covered in detail via the info and videos here:
The “perceptions” of players (and instructors and authors) have created many pools myths over the years. Many of these misconceptions are debunked here:
I appreciate your efforts Dr Dave. All other discussion should be diverted to a new thread to discuss how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.
Yeah, I addressed the shaft/tip diameter and tip shape. Your way of playing the game and mine are worlds apart in many respects.
As well as incompetent players. Nor does the knowledge = skill level.
My videos dealing with shaft size, tip shape and hardness really have nothing to do with how I “play the game.” I can adjust to equipment differences fairly quickly, especially with my SAWS system. Although, your focus on CTE is certainly different from my focus on DAM. No doubt about that.
That’s something we can all agree on; although, knowledge can still be very helpful per the info here:
Jesus...a thesis. Unfortunately, a Ph.D. for all of this has a different meaning. Pool hall Dolt!
Jesus...a thesis. Unfortunately, a Ph.D. for all of this has a different meaning. Pool hall Dolt!
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disorder likely caused by repeated head injuries.
Is that the opposite of SYCHOPHANTS Everywhere?
Yep, that's what arguing physics with a Ph.D. mechanical engineering professor makes you, alright.Pool hall Dolt!
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