House Cue Tips

[ProZack]

I have been getting House cues from Different Places to Re-tip. What is the Best choice of TIp to to use?

 

[63Kcode]

I think Triangles would be hard to beat on a house cue.

Larry

 

[M.G.]

Not a cuemaker, but I'm using housecues for breaking all over the places I am. And sometimes for good fun to show a few funky shots...

First, you could ask what your customer has in mind. Surely not 5+ $ tips.
Second, you want something resembling a medium-hard tip for increased robustness. Pure hard tips are just no fun

Right now there's a huge sale on Ultraskins (search for the threads) that will put the price into a good range. They're also very thick which might increase the shelf life.

Do not choose Elkmasters, they quality varies way too much and they're too soft.
Buffalo Diamond Plus should also be an option.
Not sure about milk duds and their pricing and hardness.

Cheers,
M

 

[Sheldon]

LePro. Tap each one on a hard surface to grade them. It will save you putting bad ones on, and having to re-do them.
Triangle is another good choice.

 

[Dave38]

I have used elkmasters, and lepros....back in the day. Nowadays I would recommend Milkduds from Muellers. They hold up to the breaking, and still shoot very well and the cost is reasonable.
DAve

 

[Mase]

I use LePros.

 

[cueman]

LePro is the most economical decent choice. But I would spend a little more and use the Triangle. Still less than $1 each and with less miscues than the Lepro I think less will pop off.