I have used the TAD hard layered tip, it hits very consistent. I like it a lot. I have no problem moving the rock with those tips. I generally use a hard tip, so its just what I'm used to. My friend has TAD medium layered tips on his shafts for his cue, it plays alright. I don't hit with his cue often, but it seems consistent. I just had a set of the TAD medium layered tips put on one of my cues, but I haven't hit with it.