Kamui vs Milk Duds

[Palmerfan]

I just re-shafted 4 shafts for two cues, 2 with Kamui SS and 2 with Elkmaster Milk Duds Soft.

They both feel very good and somewhat similar, Playability wise Kamui's felt a little "Stickier" in a good way..IMO, but is it worth paying 3-4 times the price for Kamuis? Do layered tips last longer and what are the other benefits? eBay has Kamui SS around $20 each and Milk Duds between $5-$7 depending on quantity.

Basically I'm wondering even though its obviously a quality product, am I paying for the name and advertising $ Kamui spends or is it simply much better then the other tips out there..Moori, Tiger, Porper, Super Pro and Le Pro included.

 

[GBCues]

Well, of course there is the problem of buying discounted Kamui's and knowing whether you got authentic or not - but let's assume your's are the real deal. The problem I had with Kamui Black SS's was that they hardened up prematurely - like after only 4-5 hours of play. When I posted here asking about that, I found others had experienced the same problem.
I don't mean to rain on your parade, and I really hope your experience is better, but it is something to watch out for.
I still think Tom Hay's UltraSkins are the top tip available right now. But to each his own.
My 2 cents,
Gary

 

[shortyz]

kamui browns

Try the kamui browns if you havent imo they are much better and dont harden up. I use a brown med and tried a blak med and it was alot harder and took more effort to get table length draws. If you like milk duds also try a blu elf. I put one on and expected it to be junk but its not bad, kinda like a layered milk dud maybe a hair hader though.