Odega vs Samsara Break Tip

[PopoZao]

Hello everyone,

I am interested in using a new tip for my break cue and would like to seek your advice.

I am currently using a pressed water buffalo tip and would love to change to a harder tip that is leather as well. I am in dilemma as to choosing between Odega or Samsara. I know Odega tips are made out of pig skin and the samsara tips are made out of bore hide, but in terms of playability, can anyone provide a comparison for me?

Thank you in advance.

 

[RickLafayette]

I don't have any experience with the Odega but my Samsara hits like a phenolic tip. I can't imagine any leather tip that could be harder, and, it's chalks up like any other quality leather tip.

 

[slide13]

I haven't tried Odega either but the Samsara is excellent! Have one on my Gilbert jump/break and just recently compared it to a phenolic tipped breaker and a g10 tipped jump and the Samsara held its own but takes chalk better than the rest. I can play out a rack with it and get plenty of spin without a miscue...it's rather amazing actually.

 

[robsnotes4u]

Wade did Samsara tips, then left and started Odegaard. Both are good tips, but I prefer Odega. Wade, Odega tips is on AZ and could tell you the differences better than anyone


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[cueaddicts]

You should try the Gator. I've had tons of positive response on them. Treated layered pigskin, made in-house by Andy Gilbert, very hard tip but retains grip that helps control the break and also jump shots. Better feel and sound than the Samsara, imo.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=388944

If you are a facebook user, I can point reviews and feedback there...or pm me and I will text that info to you.

These tips are the bomb, no kidding!!!