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I know I ask a lot of questions but you guys seem keen to help me as my billiards knowledge grows. Through your replies I’ve determined the medium Lepro cue tip on my one week old Viking B2001 should be shaped and scuffed with my Willard pro nickel shaper once then leave it alone except for the occasional scufffing it may need to hold chalk well. I intend to do that by lightly scuffing ifrom center to edge with 220 grit sandpaper. just like if I am painting on chalk. There’s no local cue repair or maintenance shops near me and I’d like the tip to last as long as possible while still playing as it should. It’s seems there’s no reason to keep reshaping the tip because that will just wear it out and not improve playability. Sound like the best plan? another question for you guys. I’ve watched a good bit of tournaments matches on YouTube and no one seems to use chalk. Some use a glove though. I know the shaft of my cue has 3 layers of sealant on it to protect it and it slides effortlessly on my hand bridge. Is there any need to use chalk on these current day shafts or not?
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Gdub1717 said:
another question for you guys. I’ve watched a good bit of tournaments matches on YouTube and no one seems to use chalk. Some use a glove though. I know the shaft of my cue has 3 layers of sealant on it to protect it and it slides effortlessly ion my hand bridge. Is there any need to use chalk on these current day shafts or not? Thanks for reading and answering ok.
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Chalk is for the tip, not the shaft. Those white chalk cones that made a mess of the pool tables went out of fashion 30-40 years ago, except for a few bar table joints that don’t care about their tables and still allow them.

Most players treat their cue shafts with various effective products available on the market. I always have used nothing but 3000 grit sandpaper, with an occasional wipe down of 90% isopropyl alcohol dabbed on a cloth. Even with a perfectly slick shaft, I still use a uniglove3 - I love them.
 
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I was referring to the white chalk. So it’s not needed at all?
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Something is needed. Most players use gloves now. If you want to stick with chalk, you can try one of these:

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ChrisinNC said:
Chalk is for the tip, not the shaft. Those white chalk cones that made a mess of the pool tables went out of fashion 30-40 years ago, except for a few bar table joints that don’t care about their tables and still allow them.

Most players treat their cue shafts with various effective products available on the market. I always have used nothing but 3000 grit sandpaper, with an occasional wipe down of 90% isopropyl alcohol dabbed on a cloth. Even with a perfectly slick shaft, I still use a uniglove3 - I love them.
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I do exactly the same for my shafts:):)
 
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Gdub1717 said:
I know I ask a lot of questions but you guys seem keen to help me as my billiards knowledge grows. Through your replies I’ve determined the medium Lepro cue tip on my one week old Viking B2001 should be shaped and scuffed with my Willard pro nickel shaper once then leave it alone except for the occasional scufffing it may need to hold chalk well. I intend to do that by lightly scuffing ifrom center to edge with 220 grit sandpaper. just like if I am painting on chalk. There’s no local cue repair or maintenance shops near me and I’d like the tip to last as long as possible while still playing as it should. It’s seems there’s no reason to keep reshaping the tip because that will just wear it out and not improve playability. Sound like the best plan? another question for you guys. I’ve watched a good bit of tournaments matches on YouTube and no one seems to use chalk. Some use a glove though. I know the shaft of my cue has 3 layers of sealant on it to protect it and it slides effortlessly on my hand bridge. Is there any need to use chalk on these current day shafts or not?
Thanks for reading and answering ok.
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Burnishing the sides of the tip with a piece of leather will also help hold the shape longer. Rub it vigorously enough to get warm and shine ,someone can show you at the pool room.
 
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Chalk increases friction (hint: goes on tip) comes in a multitude of colors
Talc decreases friction (hint: goes on hand or shaft) comes in white

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Those white chalk cones that made a mess of the pool tables went out of fashion 30-40 years ago,
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Switch chalk with talc. Those white talc cones.........
 
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