Jump Cue Tip Shape
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SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
correct way to shape a jump cue tip and why?
Ive been told that a very flat tip shape for both break and jump cues is the way to go. Can anyone tell me what works the best and why. thanks.
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Break tip shape
I ordered and finally received a new jump/break cue last night. I had a white diamond tip installed with hopes of it staying attached. When I unpacked it, I noticed it had been shaped to what looks a dime radius. I've never had a break tip shaped like this, so it brings me to the question of...
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Jump/Break Cue Tip Shape
I decided to get a dedicated break cue after years of just grabbing a house cue as a break cue and after trying out quite a few, I decided on a McDermott Stinger with a Samsara tip. As I was getting ready to shape the tip to match my playing cue, I decided to read up more about the cue first...
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Thank you for finding and linking the other threads on this subject. Like most things pool it looks like some like this and some like that.
Guess I will try different radius starting with a quarter flattened in the center somewhat.
If you are just jumping straight, tip shape is not all that important. Nickle-dime doesn't mater.
When you get to jump-follow and jump-draw it becomes more important. Leaning towards dime or tighter.
When you get to jump-follow and jump-draw it becomes more important. Leaning towards dime or tighter.
PracticeChampion
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For me a nickel at the roundest
Sorry to reply to a old thread, i found that recently when doing jump shots, the cueball landed and swerve to the sides and missing the object ball entirely.
Is this due to the tip too rounded or my stance is incorrectly aligned.
I tried to hit them as centered as possible.
Using a old wood shaft jump cue.
Is this due to the tip too rounded or my stance is incorrectly aligned.
I tried to hit them as centered as possible.
Using a old wood shaft jump cue.
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