Tip size Question

mikev_wvufan

mikev_wvufan

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What size shaft and tip combination do you all think is the best. I currently use a 13mm but I can't seem to get enough english. I like to use alot of low english for draw and alot of trick shots. Can anyone tell me what size tip shaft combo would best suit me for what I like to do
 
I use a lot of draw myself and all of my shafts are 12.75mm with Moori Med tips and they work excellent.

Matt
 
I have a 13mm with a lepro tip It will draw but not like I want I will try to use what you suggested and see what happens thanks alot
 
Size does matter..... but not much!

mikev_wvufan said:
What size shaft and tip combination do you all think is the best. I currently use a 13mm but I can't seem to get enough english. I like to use alot of low english for draw and alot of trick shots. Can anyone tell me what size tip shaft combo would best suit me for what I like to do
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The amount of English (draw, follow,or side) has to do with the type of tip, type of ferrule, The quality and the condition of the chalk you use, and the Crown or shape of the tip as it does with the dia. of the tip. There are other conditions which also effect how much spin is imparted to the cue ball and how the cue ball in turn reacts; like the humidity of the room, cleanliness of the balls and cloth. But all that is subject to a GOOD Stroke and follow-through.
 
tsp&b said:
But all that is subject to a GOOD Stroke and follow-through.
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Tap, Tap, Tap. Once you have the stroke and follow through the rest will fall into place. Without it, you got jack. And no tip, shaft, etc combination will help per se'.
 
i don't care what anyone says,if you cut the shaft down to 12.7 or so and put on a Kamui tip,you will get more spin period.i personally guarantee it.
 
mikev_wvufan said:
I saw the add for kamui tips and wanted to know sorry
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any med layered tip with help moori everest or sniper is my personal favs. talismans are dead to me and never tried kamui. i can draw around the table with 13mm if the tip is right but i like 12.75 also
 
12.75 seems to be the crowd favorite. I guess I will need to get my shaft turned so it will accept a 12.75 tip thanks alot
 
tip size

I use a 12 to 12.5mm tip contoured to the curve of a dime, ivory ferrule, and I always use Master chalk. Works for me. Others will argue for other configurations, which work for them. It's a very individual thing.
 
I have to agree that it's more about the quality of the stroke than the size of the tip. Personally, I use 11.75 to 12.75 mm shafts, depending on which cue I'm using. My regular, daily player is 11.75 mm, Moori III-Q tip, on an incredible 30 yr. old Scruggs shaft. If there's a house-pro where you play pool, ask him to give you some pointers on your stroke. :p
 
mikev_wvufan said:
What size shaft and tip combination do you all think is the best. I currently use a 13mm but I can't seem to get enough english. I like to use alot of low english for draw and alot of trick shots. Can anyone tell me what size tip shaft combo would best suit me for what I like to do
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When i'm instroke I can draw with any cue or any any tip, some are better thn others, but cue ball action is at least 95% stroke. when I'm just not playing well.....I cant draw with a pencil. stroke is what you need to consider first. then find YOU'R personal favorite combinations of weight balance taper diameter tip ferule wrap no wrap etc.......

I like a slightly thinner butt, a 12.75 tip (on the hard side) forward balance tacky leather wrap, firm large breasts old whiskey, big block vintage cars...................
 
a good tip only allows the best stroke to execute maximum draw or side english.

skins ----------- knows it's all in the stroke.
 
i have bought hundreds of cues.most of which are 13mm with a Triangle or Lepro tip.i usually hit a few balls first and then go get the btter shaft cut down to 12.7mm and put on a Kaui tip med/soft and instantly the cue has more spin and a better feel.i know that getting lots of draw is from the sroke,but i am telling you that a skinnier shaft and a Kamui tip will give more spin.is there anyone in here that is honestly saying that it won't.come on be for real.it is common sense or maybe some of you guys have not tried Kamuis.don't worry,they spin the heck oit of the cue ball.
 
its funny how everyone seems to perfer 12.75 but when buying a nice high end cue or a nice classic the tips must be closer to 13mm. i always like my high ends to be as perfect as possible i guess
 
I use 13mm. Although I did have a 12mm tip on a cue before, english was a breeze but I just found it awkward. I'd consider trying a 12.75 but until I hit with one for an extended period I'll stick with 13mm.
 
Over the years I have helped a lot of league players with their cues.
They bye a new cue 13.00mm play for 6 months wonder why they aren't getting any better shots or such, I have my local cue smith Take them down to 12.75 or 12.50 depending on the level of player. The 12.75mm shafts the player loves it, opens their game up. And the 12.5 shafts are sometimes to much at first but with in 2 or 3 weeks they are shooting better.
I am not saying this is true all the time or for all people or the cue shots better. I think that it is a better feel the shooter that has smaller hands.
My 0.2 cents

Thanks Rvan.
 
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