Tan chalk

I think it's all in the head. About 4 years ago, Pool and Billiard magaine did a study on chalk. The results were that the light green was the best color to adhere to your tip. It also said the the blue has a dye in it and sometimes you think your tip has chalk on it but it is really dyed blue and looks like it is chalked.
They said all Master chalk is good but they recommend the green...
I also heard that since 9-11 the master blue has changed the formula.
They had to take out the lead and other ingredients that gave it the blue color and it don't stay on as good. The one that has the American flag on it.
I have been using light green for 4 years now and I never miss cue. I think they are all good it is just a preference of color. I use green because it is not quite as messy as blue... But I have tried tan, red, grey blue and green and see no difference as far as adhering to your tip......
Again. Just a matter of what feels good to you......
 
my observations (green cloth is assumed here):

green: too powdery, feels like i'm not getting _enough_ chalk on the tip.
grey: too powdery, feels like i'm not getting _enough_ chalk on the tip.
red: marks tables bad
black: leaves chunks on table
tan: leaves chunks on table
blue: the champ.

the bonus with blue is, you can find 'em for free in any pool room :D

for those of you who use non-blue :p, keep it in your pocket, not on the rail, please?

-s
 
had to laugh out loud

steev said:
for those of you who use non-blue :p, keep it in your pocket, not on the rail, please?

-s
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That will make me break focus and go "whut tha haaay" every time! I have been working my way around the table a few times and scored a piece of upside down chalk as I passed by it and started chalking only to look down and find something other than blue or green chalk on my tip. When it happens I check up in midstride and find a cube of the real chalk and chalk up before I try to shoot. I know I couldn't make a ball with one of them unAmerican funny colored less than manly chalks on my tip! :D :D :D

Hu
 
I use the tan chalk becuase it does not stain my ferrules and shafts. I, however, do not use the Master, as it does leave chunks on the table, and does not seem to adhere to the tip very well. I prefer the Silver Cup tan chalk, as it adheres to the tip better, as it has a much more 'creamy' consistenticy than the Master does. I would say that 30% of players here locally have gone over to the tan chalk. Yes, it can leave streaks on the felt, but it has never been an issue, as the tables are brushed after every use at the local poolhall.

I have had to use the blue in the past, for whatever reason. I carry an old terry cloth washcloth in my bag, that I wipe the tip off with once I am done....as well as the ferrule, and LIGHTLY wipe down the shaft, so as not to wipe the chalk into the grain.

Lisa
 
Which side is up?

Regardless of the color of the table cloth or the color of chalk you prefer -- Please encourage everyone to place the chalk cube face up!
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I feel much better now. Thx
 
1pRoscoe said:
Everybody knows that blue master is the best there is. It holds to the tip so much better than any other color, especially green master
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You mean "especially RED master"? Most of the non-blue masters (or any other brand) have a texture that seasoned players aren't fond of. To me, red is the absolute worst on the tip AND it turns hands/shaft/pants/etc., red.
The tans, greys, blacks, et al, are almost as bad.

BE THAT AS IT MAY, I have used nothing but GREEN MASTERS for years, however, I DO BAKE MINE which greatly changes the texture. My chalk has more of a "crunch" than a "squeek".

I will admit that blue doesn't really need baking, but baked green is better than non-baked blue, IMO.

JAFO - ICBW!

-von
 
Bake???

BE THAT AS IT MAY, I have used nothing but GREEN MASTERS for years, however, I DO BAKE MINE which greatly changes the texture. My chalk has more of a "crunch" than a "squeek".

I will admit that blue doesn't really need baking, but baked green is better than non-baked blue, IMO.

JAFO - ICBW!

-von[/QUOTE]


What temp. for how long. Doesn't that make it like cake??:D :D :D
 
ridewiththewind said:
I have had to use the blue in the past, for whatever reason. I carry an old terry cloth washcloth in my bag, that I wipe the tip off with once I am done....as well as the ferrule, and LIGHTLY wipe down the shaft, so as not to wipe the chalk into the grain.

Lisa
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I carry a microfibre cloth but only use it to wipe off the cue and a napkin to clean off the tip. I would suggest that you also use a napkin to clean the chalk off the tip. Your method would apply more chalk to the shaft because the cloth would have chalk on it from the tip.
 
I have used the Tan masters chalk for several years at home. It does keep my cue cleaner looking. I have not noticed any differences between it and the other colors as far a playability. When I shoot league or at the PH, I use the Masters that they use with their cloth. Absolutely no difference besides the color.
Same chalk, different color dye.. JMO
 
TheBook said:
I carry a microfibre cloth but only use it to wipe off the cue and a napkin to clean off the tip. I would suggest that you also use a napkin to clean the chalk off the tip. Your method would apply more chalk to the shaft because the cloth would have chalk on it from the tip.
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I actually do have a microfiber cloth that I use to wipe down my cue proper with...I meant to mention that. The terry cloth is for the tip and ferrule only...but I do try to stay away from the blue stuff whenever possible. The tan is really not an issue where I play.

Maybe I shouldn't, but my preferred method of chalk removal is (once the cue is disassembled) to brush the tip across the carpet once or twice before placing the shaft into my case....I keep excess chalk dust out of the interior of my case this way.

Lisa
 
Thanks for all the imput guys, I think I might give the tan chalk a try. I really haven't noticed too much difference between blue and green. I don't miscue often cause I don't like to spin the ball too much.
 
use a glove and have no problem LOL someone said that to someone that had his shaft all stain'd, but i use the green masters chalk and never had a problem with my shaft but of course i always have my piece of leather and piece of extra table felt on my and wipe it down before and after playing.
 
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