Around 85 reviews on Amazon for this tip but a very small percentage (around 10% are USA reviews, some positive, some quite non-positive). Maybe this is a European or Asian market tip?
Single layer tip in between an Elkmaster and Triangle or Lepro?
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boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Good call, that makes sense. USA generally doesn't have a good outlook on all things "royal" whereas European markets probably have some sentimentality or think "royal" as a way to explain quality/the best. Kind of like how different products are "By appointment of Her Majesty." It designates a quality product.
It might be able to help explain where they could be selling today, but it wouldn't help explain who was buying them in say the 90's when there was no foreign market, and there were far, far fewer tips to choose from, yet I never personally saw one around then either.
BilliardHome
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Been through this exact search a few times on my own cues. Elkmasters are great when you get a good one, but consistency out of the box is a coin flip; some are dead solid, and some are mushy after a rack or two. Triangles are the more reliable middle ground; they hold shape longer, and the hit is a bit more predictable rack to rack. Ki-Tech is a fine shout too; a lot of guys on tour switched to those for the durability without losing much feel.I hate to be this guy (sorry)but my friend is requesting a single layer tip in between an Elkmaster and a Triangle or Lepro.
Any good candidates?
He wants something soft-medium to medium.
If you want a single layer that splits the difference, try a Triangle first since parts and replacements are easier to find than ElkMaster's these days. Whatever you land on, get it installed by someone who does a lot of tips; a bad install ruins a good tip fast.
they are all fine after you break them in. these are what the worlds greatest used for decades.
the layered tips play decent right off. but have their own issues as you get between layers.
if you agonize over tips you probably don't play well enough to matter, or the tip affecting your game.
the layered tips play decent right off. but have their own issues as you get between layers.
if you agonize over tips you probably don't play well enough to matter, or the tip affecting your game.
I learned to fix mine on the shaft. Its easy and it works.
For a couple of reasons I just retipped a cue I hadn't played with in a couple of years -- I knew it needed it because whenever I'd shoot a low draw or jacked up draw I could hear a tap, indicating some air/separation.
Anywhos, I replace it this weekend with a Thoroughbred Medium Hard and it is perfect. A joy to play with. I can't say eoungh about these tips, having tried *all* the rest.
Lou Figueroa
Anywhos, I replace it this weekend with a Thoroughbred Medium Hard and it is perfect. A joy to play with. I can't say eoungh about these tips, having tried *all* the rest.
Lou Figueroa
The Old Jaybird
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I think the pool hall owner of my youth used Royal Oaks on the house cues. Fox Pool Hall, Girard, IL, circa 1950/60.