Good tips. Only problem I had with them was consistency. Some would popcorn on install. Some wouldn’t blow apart, but would have a kind of spongy side that didn’t feel right when you struck the ball on that part of the tip. I also noticed that when the tip gets low, the side walls tended to blow out and I was getting little chips on the edge of my ferrule. When you get one that’s solid and installs like it’s supposed to with no issues, it’s a GREAT tip. But for me that was like one in three or four, so I quit using them.
I’ve been using the Zan Hybrid Max for over a year now and, although the hit and feedback isn’t my favorite, it is by far the most consistent tip I’ve ever used, period. For me, that’s more important than trying to chase the perfect feel. Zero issues with install, shape it once, and forget about it. It never mushrooms or loses its shape. Occasionally I’ll hit it real quick with the Kamui Gator Grip tool just to agitate the surface, but that’s it. And they last way longer than the techno dud. I play a lot and I’m only on my second one. And there’s still plenty of life left in it.
