dquarasr
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Does tip shape influence accuracy?
I’ve played with a vintage Adam for a couple of years now. A few months ago I found another Adam for $100.
The older cue (right) is slightly narrower. 12.7mm vs 13.2.
The shape of the 12.7 is much rounder, in particular near the outer edges, than the 13.2.
The 12.7 is a Kamikaze Elite Medium; the 13.2 a soft.
I understand that a less experienced player such as myself may be more accurate with a wider tip. I am SO much more confident and accurate with the 13.2. For reference of my ability, this week I moved up to APA SL6, after six weeks of play this session. I am 4-0 in individual Scotch Doubles Winning 91.67% of points available, having gone rackless two weeks in a row. Our team is also undefeated in Scotch Doubles matches.
So, is my accuracy and confidence with the 13.2 borne of the wider tip, or is the much rounder shape contributing to lower accuracy with the 12.7?
Asked another way, do you all think shaping the 12.7 like the 13.2 will increase my accuracy (assuming my confidence is not all just in my head)? Thanks!
Does tip shape influence accuracy?
I’ve played with a vintage Adam for a couple of years now. A few months ago I found another Adam for $100.
The older cue (right) is slightly narrower. 12.7mm vs 13.2.
The shape of the 12.7 is much rounder, in particular near the outer edges, than the 13.2.
The 12.7 is a Kamikaze Elite Medium; the 13.2 a soft.
I understand that a less experienced player such as myself may be more accurate with a wider tip. I am SO much more confident and accurate with the 13.2. For reference of my ability, this week I moved up to APA SL6, after six weeks of play this session. I am 4-0 in individual Scotch Doubles Winning 91.67% of points available, having gone rackless two weeks in a row. Our team is also undefeated in Scotch Doubles matches.
So, is my accuracy and confidence with the 13.2 borne of the wider tip, or is the much rounder shape contributing to lower accuracy with the 12.7?
Asked another way, do you all think shaping the 12.7 like the 13.2 will increase my accuracy (assuming my confidence is not all just in my head)? Thanks!