Molavia experiences

dunkelcustomcue

dunkelcustomcue

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I don't mean this as a flame on Molavia's, but recently purchased some medium Molavia's to experiment with. Put one on a new cue that I had just finished. I took a few shots and the hit was dull and I had to work for position. Replaced the tip with a Moori and it felt 100% better. Like I said I don't want this to be a flame on Molavia's, but I just want to know if anyone else has had the same experience.
 
That's the last thing I want to hear Steve:) , I have never tried them and have 10 on the way, because I kept hearing they play like mooris, but had alittle more grab on the power shots, and such, so figured i should try them.
I love the action of moori, and would be hard to get away from that, But every once in a while I have one get away from me, and I was under the impression that the molavia helped in that area.
I sure don't need any dead action from a tip though, just wanted to improve on the consistentcy some. I shot a perfect score with the moori tonight, so I sure don't want to throw a wrench in what's working.
Thanks for the headsup though, atleast now I know to put one on a extra shaft, and not My main. just in case;)
 
That is not my experience with Molavia at all. I would recommend a Molavia hard for anyone wanting to try as a substitute for Moori. Molavia hard is comparable to Moori medium.

Maybe you just got a bad Molavia, or the difference in Molavia medium and hard is huge.

My experience is limited, and I don't doubt your individual result, but the Molavia I have installed is not like you describe.

Kelly
 
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I tried one about two years ago and loved it. I've been using Moori mediums for years and someone gave me a Molavia to try and I honestly liked it better. Since then I've experimented with other laminated tips and still think the Molavia played best, although I haven't tried a Sniper and that will be next. If the sniper doesn't knock my socks off I'll probably go back to the Molavia unless they changed something since two years ago.
 
CamposCues said:
If the sniper doesn't knock my socks off I'll probably go back to the Molavia unless they changed something since two years ago.
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I sure hope they havn't, but I know someone I can ask who might have noticed...

Kelly
 
Kelly, Thanks for your input, like I said the last thing that I wanted this to turn into was a flame thread. I have a Molavia hard that was sent to me also. I'll throw that on this morning and let you know how it turns out.
 
Kelly_Guy said:
That is not my experience with Molavia at all. I would recommend a Molavia hard for anyone wanting to try as a substitute for Moori. Molavia hard is comparable to Moori medium.
Kelly
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Maybe this is where the problem stems from...Malovia Med. are more like a Moori Soft....and thus the soft or 'dead' hit....in your mind your expecting it to sound and play like a harder tip when in reality it's softer....JMHO
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dunkelcustomcue said:
Kelly, Thanks for your input, like I said the last thing that I wanted this to turn into was a flame thread. I have a Molavia hard that was sent to me also. I'll throw that on this morning and let you know how it turns out.
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No, I am glad you posted, and I don't take it as a flame at all. It is good information. I would rather know my good experience is not the norm before I bought a couple of boxes :eek: :D :eek:

Kelly
 
Okay I just put the Molavia Hard on the cue. The hit is much better. I would definately recommend anyone looking for the medium Moori hit go for the hard Molavia. On a better note I had someone who wanted a soft Moori, I don't carry those, but had a soft Molavia. The customer was very pleased with the hit. Seeing that the Molavia is only $1.00 less a tip I can't see switching away from the Moori's.
 
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CamposCues said:
I tried one about two years ago and loved it. I've been using Moori mediums for years and someone gave me a Molavia to try and I honestly liked it better. Since then I've experimented with other laminated tips and still think the Molavia played best, although I haven't tried a Sniper and that will be next. If the sniper doesn't knock my socks off I'll probably go back to the Molavia unless they changed something since two years ago.
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I just bought a box of 50 med. because I've had a few customers requesting the Molavia tip. Tried one on my primary shaft because it was time for a new tip. I did this because I can better judge a tip if the tip is counted on not to let me down as opposed to just a test session. I put it right into action immediately so as to get a true assessment.

With that said, I will be replacing it with my regular Sniper tip once it gets low. Two reasons I won't change it now are:

(1) The tip hits good. If the Sniper or the Moori did not exist, I would probably settle for the Molavia.

(2) I'll know more once the Molavia gets low and so I can see how it performs after hitting a couple thousand balls. Does it stay consistent, get rock hard or glaze over too quickly, etc?

I find that it is impossible to take others opinions completely, so I try every tip I plan to sell on my personal cue during meaningful play. Otherwise, it just doesn't seem like a true test.

Gene

PS Maybe I'll take Kelly's suggestion and try the hard Molavia next.
 
jazznpool said:
I have yet to find any tip that gives the kind of hit and play of a good Moori Medium III.

Martin
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Therin lies the problem with pool cue tips. To feel one is the best, you have to have a "good" one.

The goal with cue tips, is that they are all "good" (consistent).

Not so good ones, should be destroyed and never see the market.
 
Cuedog said:
I just bought a box of 50 med. because I've had a few customers requesting the Molavia tip. Tried one on my primary shaft because it was time for a new tip. I did this because I can better judge a tip if the tip is counted on not to let me down as opposed to just a test session. I put it right into action immediately so as to get a true assessment.

With that said, I will be replacing it with my regular Sniper tip once it gets low. Two reasons I won't change it now are:

(1) The tip hits good. If the Sniper or the Moori did not exist, I would probably settle for the Molavia.

(2) I'll know more once the Molavia gets low and so I can see how it performs after hitting a couple thousand balls. Does it stay consistent, get rock hard or glaze over too quickly, etc?

I find that it is impossible to take others opinions completely, so I try every tip I plan to sell on my personal cue during meaningful play. Otherwise, it just doesn't seem like a true test.

Gene

PS Maybe I'll take Kelly's suggestion and try the hard Molavia next.
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My Molavia did not glaze over, it stayed consistent as far as that goes, but did not hold its shape over the long run quite as well as the Moori I had on my 2nd shaft. I am talking over a year of playing with it.

One thing I have heard is during the lamination/gluing, all Molavia tips start out the same, but the compression they undergo varies. If you take a new Molavia hard and a new Molavia medium and compare, the hard is a little thinner because it underwent more compression (maybe this is standard for laminated tips?). I would doubt pressing a medium after the fact would have the same affect though, even if what I was told is true.
Kelly
 
Stingray

My favorite tips are Stingrays. I use a dime radius. I've installed 8 of them so far and was unhappy with the way 1 performed so I put another one on right away. The others all were excellent. They are pigskin I believe.
 
CrownCityCorey said:
Therin lies the problem with pool cue tips. To feel one is the best, you have to have a "good" one.

The goal with cue tips, is that they are all "good" (consistent).

Not so good ones, should be destroyed and never see the market.
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Corey I have to say that I feel the SNIPER tip, is the best I've ever played with...JER
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
Corey I have to say that I feel the SNIPER tip, is the best I've ever played with...JER
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I way second that. They are a little harder to put on correctly, but after a talk with Cory, its great. Keeps shape, holds chalk better than Moori and plays good without cutting down a couple of extra layers. But ain't as pretty when burnished.:)
 
Snipers are my primary sell here in Muncie IN. I do alot with the moori also but by far prefer the sniper. just me .02 cents.
 
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