Tips make the difference no?

Da Bank said:
Earl swears by the Elk Master, another cheap classic tip.
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When I went to the Legends and Champions Tour, Earl said he puts his soft tip elk master in a vice for 15 minutes before he does anything with it.
 
Right now i use a moori-3 quick which i really like but im thinking about going to triangle tips again.

if you can find a good triangle tip (because theyre inconsistent) stick with it they play very well.
 
CrownCityCorey said:
Funny thing, Buddy uses Snipers :cool:
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He may have made a switch in the last few years as I haven't talked to him about which tip he is currently using. I would bet that he has used LePro a lot longer than he has snipers. :D LIke most of us, he probably tries out different tips as our peers recommend them.
JoeyA
 
Hail Mary Shot said:
made from freshly squeezed ELKS !!! :thumbup:
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So wouldn't they then be properly called "Trop-elk-ana" tips, or something? With extra pulp? ;)
 
Texas Prez said:
Okay so of course I hear everyone talking about what differences a shaft makes and what kind of shaft to use but I think the biggest difference maker is at the point of contact; the tip right?

I personally use a Tiger Sniper and I love it but my main question isn't which type but more importantly what length!

I was playing incedible a while back when my tip was worn down to the ferrule practically then I got it replaced and the new tip (same type though) seems to completely soften the hit and I feel like I have lost some of that stiffness just because a few extra millimeters of laminate hide.

But I'm reluctant to shave my tip down to nothing again; I would feel like I'm wasting its longevity.....what would you do/have done??
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I have used the Sniper now for about 4 years and really like them. When they put them on, I leave them a little tall and then whittle it down till I find the hit I want. This takes a little time a patience, but it works for me. Like you, I like a stiff hit and don't like guessing where the to hit the ball. The Sniper gives me the consistent hit I like. I guess like everything else though, some like Nike and some Reebok.
 
blueridge said:
Earl loves elsmaster. I was there. He told everybody to replace their tips with elkmasters. I have an extra shaft and I'll probablly give the elkmaster a try even though I've never liked soft tips much in the past.
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Earl has been one of the top pro players in the world for over 20 years and he could play with anything and if he swears by Elkmaster tips I think i'm going to try one. Another poster said Efren likes them also and how can you disagree with Earl and Efren.

James
 
CrownCityCorey said:
Funny thing, Buddy uses Snipers :cool:
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I'm on my 1st Sniper tip now after using Moori's for years and I really like the way the Sniper tip plays. It's a winner in my book......

James
 
sfleinen said:
So wouldn't they then be properly called "Trop-elk-ana" tips, or something? With extra pulp? ;)
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oh yeah. also don't forget to mention that it is also fortified with vitamins and minerals. made from truly strong stuff ! :thumbup:
 
Texas Prez said:
I started out with a triangle med...great tip...I switched to a layered tip once I started playing more... just a liitle more consistent and harder with time. I'd say if you don't want to drop 30 dollars on a tip Triangles are great! imo
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$30 for a Triangle Tip? Where ? You can buy a box of 50 for $32 at Muellers.


Rufus
 
SCCues said:
Earl has been one of the top pro players in the world for over 20 years and he could play with anything and if he swears by Elkmaster tips I think i'm going to try one. Another poster said Efren likes them also and how can you disagree with Earl and Efren.

James
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Folks:

In addition to Efren, I failed to mention that Corey Deuel is also an ElkMaster devotee, as he briefly mentions in this InsidePoolMag "Whats in your case?" interview:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DFD352Ah6EQ

Can't find the "Whats in your case?" interview with Efren (during his IPT 8-ball match with Austin Murphy) on YouTube, but it's certainly up on the IPT website, albeit one must be a Premium member to view the match:

http://internationalpooltour.com/Video_1060_efren-reyes-vs-austin-murphy.aspx

Anyways, hope this is helpful!
-Sean
 
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