I have this new shaft that came with a LePro tip. The tip plays alright (I have always played with layered tips), but the *&%$ing thing mushrooms after 30-60 minutes of play. I have one of those little cylinder gadgets with leather inside; I insert the cue tip and rotate it inside the cylinder - it seems to compress the outside edges of the tip and corrects the mushrooming BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT WHILE. Should I trim the edges with a tip shaper/razor device? What do you do? (I'm too cheap to just put on a layered tip, but I suspect this is my last un-layered tip)
Mushroom advice needed
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Williebetmore said:
Get rid of the shiitake and dig deep into those pockets, that is the answer.
I've learned the hard way that the tip and the shape of the tip is the most important part of my cue.
As a tip changes its shape, it plays differently. Not good to say the least!
Some people spend their $$ on a fancy cue. I spend mine on the tip.
A consistantly shaped tip with a consistant surface will allow you to play more consistantly. Also get a good shaping tool and maintain the shape. Then when you replace the tip, it will play the same.
As a tip changes its shape, it plays differently. Not good to say the least!
Some people spend their $$ on a fancy cue. I spend mine on the tip.
A consistantly shaped tip with a consistant surface will allow you to play more consistantly. Also get a good shaping tool and maintain the shape. Then when you replace the tip, it will play the same.
In todays pool, Lepro tips stink. I'm lucky to get 10 out of 50 worth keeping. My normal is to sell a different tip.
Michael Webb said:
What do you recommend, Mike. I used to use Champion, but they are no longer available. I have tried a Triumph. It's OK, but not a Champion. I used to use Hercules, Triangle, & WB. I do not like the "new" Mori tips. In fact, I try to stay away from all the layered tips.
I have been using a pressed ELKmaster. It seems to be handling the abuse, and staying in shape.
Frank_Glenn said:
I like the triangles but only the ones that are grayish blue when you open the box. If their brownish tint, (to soft )pressing these won't help. grayish blue presses nice and holds up. I also don't like the new moori's. I like the hard Hercules, it holds up very well. If you want a little softer hit use a fiber pad under it.
I would trim the edges when it mushrooms out. I doubt if burnishing it back into shape will help.Williebetmore said:
I guess I am one of the few who like LePro's. When they are new, they do suck. I usually have to trim about 3 times before it gets compressed enough to stop mushrooming. I use a Porper Little Shaver, and it trims the edges nicely, then burnish with leather. Once the tip gets "work hardened", the mushrooming stops, and an occasional touch with a Willard shaper keeps it in good shape.
Michael Webb said:
I agree and I use the pad under whatever tip I have on. Thanks.
I use an Everest. Best move Ive made yet.
highsea said:
Highsea,
Thanks for the help. You are the only poster out of 10 responses to actually offer help (though thanks to the other posters for not piling on me for being a cheap S.O.B.), I will definitely give it a try.
has anybody ever played with a Tsunami tip? or am i the only one that plays with them? just had a Moori taken off the Pechauer and the Tsunami put on. matter of fact, i have Tsunami tips on all my cues (Nova, Pechauer, Lucasi) that i use regularly.
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DrCue'sProtege said:
I never used one but I've wanted to try them. I understand they're quite hard which is right up my alley. Have you ever used a hard Hercules and if so, how do they compare?
well, when i put a Tsunami on my playing cues i get the medium version. i thnk the rating is about 75 or 76, not for sure. yes, they do make a harder tip, but i have never used it. and, sorry to say, i've never used a Hercules tip either.
wish i had one of those willard tipper gizmo's, sure might come in handy. but for $350??? instead i just buy the tip i want, drive down to evansville and have them put it on for me.
DCP
wish i had one of those willard tipper gizmo's, sure might come in handy. but for $350??? instead i just buy the tip i want, drive down to evansville and have them put it on for me.
DCP
Williebetmore said:
On new soft non-layered tips, assemble the cue . . . place the butt on the floor . . . and take a pool ball and tap the tip vigorously downward about a hundred times. Then take your tip trimmer and trim off the mushroomed part.
Burnish it and it's ready for play. . . and now it will tend to maintain it's shape and play more consistently.
Snoozy
I never have a problem with my LePro tips mushrooming all the time. In fact, they last quite awhile for me and I'm usually shooting pool several hours a day. I do shape and burnish my tips often, but that's just a normal habit I've done for awhile. The porper mushroom grazer works pretty well for cutting off the mushroom flush. I use undyed leather or porper burnisher to burnish the tips so they are dark and shiny.