I shot with LePros and Triangles for years and have recently started using medium layered tips like the Everest and Talisman medium. I notice a slightly softer feel, and the big advantage is fewer miscues when hitting off center. For me personally, these tips have improved my game. In general, the theory is that harder tips contact the ball for a shorter period of time (less compression under impact) and are less likely to alter the course of the ball, i.e. more accuracy especially on shots that are hit hard and/or far from the pocket. Softer tips are supposed to allow more control and spin with the price being decreased accuracy at distance under power. I did try an Elkmaster (very soft and non layered) and had a lot of trouble with accuracy on long shot shots. I don't know if it is the tip or the fact that you simply have to add speed to your stroke on some shots with a softer tip and the increased power tends to decrease accuracy. The medium layered tips seem to give a similiar "grip" without any loss of accuracy but that's just what I found, everybody is different. I'm very pleased with the Everest but everybody seems to have a tip that they swear by. Triangles and LePros work well but there are large inconsistencies in hardness from tip to tip and they seem to glaze over very quickly and require constant attention to avoid miscues. I do cue repair and I get a lot of requests for Moori mediums. I hope this helps.
