what is the purpose of using fiber tip pads between the ferrule and tip? I just started putting my own tips on and was wondering why.
fiber tip pads
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Originally, and most importantly, to avoid the cracking of an Ivory ferrule as a tip
"breaks in" which involves both flattening down and mushrooming<spreading out>.
Currently, many players prefer pads just because they like the resulting "hit".
Dale(liking the fiber pads)
I use red fiber pads under all my tips, but soak them in superglue to apply the same theory as the kamui clears. Firms the hit up a little bit, and creates a solid foundation to protect the ferrule.
pad
I cut the top (black) layer off all my Kamui tips - then sand both sides and use it for a pad. Works great.
I cut the top (black) layer off all my Kamui tips - then sand both sides and use it for a pad. Works great.
question answered. thanks to you all.