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well $20 ($35 installed) for a first class A++ tip seems like a bargain
I spent more than that on Beer, Pizza & Table rent last Friday
Tallying the votes it looks like the "Kamui Fans" have it
Need a new tip, which is best (of the big 3)
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well $20 ($35 installed) for a first class A++ tip seems like a bargain
I spent more than that on Beer, Pizza & Table rent last Friday
Tallying the votes it looks like the "Kamui Fans" have it
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I see that McDermott uses the Tiger Everest tip on even their cheapest US made cues, the GS Series ($210-$235)
but not on their "Manufactured globally" secondary brands. Star, Lucky, Element $32.50+ which seem to use a un-named Chinese tip
Their Mid-Line cues: The G Series w/ G-Core shaft($255-$699) also use the Tiger Everest
but
Their Up-Line Series: G Series w/ Intimidator Shaft ($750-$2,050) use the Kamui Black Tip
Conclusion: McD seems to feel that while the Tiger Everest is worthy of their top selling cues, their most expensive products get the Kamui
but not on their "Manufactured globally" secondary brands. Star, Lucky, Element $32.50+ which seem to use a un-named Chinese tip
Their Mid-Line cues: The G Series w/ G-Core shaft($255-$699) also use the Tiger Everest
but
Their Up-Line Series: G Series w/ Intimidator Shaft ($750-$2,050) use the Kamui Black Tip
Conclusion: McD seems to feel that while the Tiger Everest is worthy of their top selling cues, their most expensive products get the Kamui
Kamui (Brown med clear) is OK.... miscue a bit much for my taste. The black tips have a bit of a spongy feel to them that I'm not too thrilled about. same with ultraskin. Great playing tip, but I've had to scuff and shape (demushroom) it way more often than a Kamui. Next on my list to try is either a G2 or Ki-tech. I absolutely loathe Everest tips. I tried using the one that came standard on my Jacoby edge hybrid shaft, I replaced it very shortly after. Zan tip seemed to add deflection to my cue.
If you originally liked a LePro tip, but wanted something a little different, I would suggest the Moori or the Everest.
If you originally liked the Triangle, but wanted something a little different, I would suggest the Sniper.
If you did not like the LePro or the Triangle at all, then you might want to try the Kamui as they have a different unique hit.
As far as consistency of play goes, I feel the Sniper plays the most consistent throughout the life of the tip. It will play pretty much the same a month from now as it does when you put it on. Whereas the other tips tend to get harder and play differently over time. For some players that means the tips play better with age and for some who want the softer feel the tip had originally they play worse.
So there is no best tip. The best option for you is what you like once the tip is broken in.
If you originally liked the Triangle, but wanted something a little different, I would suggest the Sniper.
If you did not like the LePro or the Triangle at all, then you might want to try the Kamui as they have a different unique hit.
As far as consistency of play goes, I feel the Sniper plays the most consistent throughout the life of the tip. It will play pretty much the same a month from now as it does when you put it on. Whereas the other tips tend to get harder and play differently over time. For some players that means the tips play better with age and for some who want the softer feel the tip had originally they play worse.
So there is no best tip. The best option for you is what you like once the tip is broken in.
▲▲▲▲▲.................What Freddie said ........ ▲▲▲▲▲
Very low maintenance, it will out perform any of your "top 3"
Ken really hit the X-Ring on the Bullseye with his endorsement of Moori original tips.....got lucky and these tips were on my Prewitt cue when it arrived and there's a big difference.......better than any other tips by a long shot.
Matt B.
To me a bargain sounds like a two dollar and fifty cent triangle that I put on myself. But hey, I use old newspapers for shoes too. :thumbup:
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The more I talk to people about this game, the more I hear “it’s not the cue, it’s the tip” that most affects your shot.
The Cocobolo wood and Ivory Inlays don’t help your shot; any straight piece of maple will do, so long as you have a properly installed and maintained high quality tip
With that in mind my plan is to have the finest tip available professionally installed on my “El-Cheapo” (but straight) Cue
The Cocobolo wood and Ivory Inlays don’t help your shot; any straight piece of maple will do, so long as you have a properly installed and maintained high quality tip
With that in mind my plan is to have the finest tip available professionally installed on my “El-Cheapo” (but straight) Cue
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That might be okay for a bar box, but it will not do good on a 9 footer.
You need a Cadillac Cue on a 9 footer instead of the old Pinto.:thumbup:
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I would like to upgrade to one of the "Mid-Grade" McDermott's
G-Series w/ G-Core Shaft
joerackem has them on sale for $216.00 shipped
just trying not to spend the $ right now
figured id get a few more months out of the cheapie with a new tip
If you are being serious I would like to know your reasoning behind these thoughts
damn, where do you pay that much for a triangle?
i get mine for 65 cents and they play as good as anything out there, hold their shape and last forever, but as far as a medium hit, no, i'd call them more of a hard tip
for medium i'd go with outsville's ki-tech medium, great deal and you can get like 3 for the price of one kamui, the top 3 needs revision IMHO
good luck in your search