If you want a hard tip you have many many choices. If you can ask some of the players where you play if they will let you hit a couple of balls with their cue to see how you like what they play with. It may save you some trial and error with different tips. I install tips and i've tried quite a few different tips on my cues over the years and believe me the tip will make a difference in your cue and how it works for you, so don't underestimate the importance of choosing the right tip. If you've been playing with a triangle and you like it that may be your answer. Just have one pressed a little before it's installed and it will be ready without the normal week or two break in period for a new tip (solid tips need a break in period where layered tips usually are good to go right away).
James