Difference between tip hardness

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TheThaiger

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In essence, what is the difference between a hard and medium tip? I hate soft tips, so am discounting those immediately. I want a hard tip - because I think it will give me the firmer hit I'm looking for - but will it increase the likelihood of miscueing? I miscue a LOT.

Is a hard tip better for long distance draws shots, and a softer one better for short distance draws? What are the characteristics that set them apart?
 
Realistically, there is no difference between the amount of draw (or any other spin) one can impart on the CB based on hardness.

Hard tips have the following advantages:
a) last a long time
b) hold their shape
c) need little maintanence
d) imparts greater energy into the CB
and come with the following disadvantages
e) need a deliberate stroke at impace
f) chalk every stroke.

Medium tips come with the following advantages:
a) none that I can think of
and come with the follwoign disadvantages
b) none that I can thing of

If you an control your stroke and deliver a smooth deliberate tip to the CB you can use a hard tip, get as much english on it as you like, and only buy tips once a year or less. Yo do have to come to grips with the amount of energy you impart into the CB and potentially spend more time on the delicasy end of your game.
 
Speaking for myself, I much prefer medium over hard. I had a hard Kamui and didn't care for it, so I tried an Elkmaster and won't go back. They're half the price of the Kamui, and for my game, I'm willing to have the tip replaced a couple times of year, at less than $10.

But like everything else in pool cues, you've got to experiment with different stuff to find what's ideal for you.
 
if you're miscuing a lot, it ain't the tip. most likely it is your stroke. you probably also need to look into your tip maintenance routine.
 
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