Triangle Tips...

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Dakota Cues

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I posted this in the main forum, but thought I would get some really good responses here, as you guys see more tips on a monthly basis then some of us players will see in years!

I have heard that a lot of BOTH the single layered and laminated tips are not what they once were. I know I have tried a bunch of laminated tips after returning to pool after a long layoff. My main tip was the Le Pro, but even back then I was getting sick of the maintenance that went with it. The layered tips just seemed to perform better and were more consistent.

I was wondering what the general consensus among the cue making public was in regards to Triangle tips? Are they still a good/great tip as far as single layered ones go? Are you still putting on a fair number of these for customers?

Also, are their any tricks to maximizing the playability out of one? For example: compressing them, cutting them to a certain height, getting a 15 mm instead of 14 mm one, etc.?

Thanks for your help!
 
triangle is still the #1 selling tip.
they wear out just as fast now as they did in the 60's.

bill
 
You might try WB tips, too. Both are very good tips. I prefer firm solid tips over any layered tips.
 
I like two tips and Triangle is one of them.

The triangle can be fitted to most players needs. They can be dry pressed. They can be soaked in milk or pop then pressed. No diet pop. They play great out of the box also.

Drop or tap them and listen the tone they make. The soft thump ones get soaked and pressed.
 
Thanks for the advice so far!

I'm actually looking for more of a "Medium" tip than a hard one, but want to try out something in the single layered variety.
 
Give WB a try. They are very similar to old school LePro tips. Sounds a lot like what you are after.
 
Drop some Triangles in a sink full of water. The ones that sink are keepers...trash the floaters.:wink:
 
the 15mm ones are much better than the 14mm ones, much more consistent, very few bad tips in a box. i like to give it a light to medium press in a picone tip press before installing
 
McChen said:
the 15mm ones are much better than the 14mm ones, much more consistent, very few bad tips in a box. i like to give it a light to medium press in a picone tip press before installing
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I also agree that pressing your tips is a must, I normally press mine hard especially Triangles. What I have found is that in many cases the bad tips will crack on the side if pressed hard, if they crack I throw them away.

I also test my tips with a Durometer for hardness before I even press them. If they do not test out well I just throw them away, in most cases out of a box of Triangles or Le Pro's I throw away between 10 and 20 tips.

Side note I don't know if it is just me but lately the Le Pro's I have buying are testing out as hard tips with my Durometer. I just received 3 box's last week and I have tested a sampling from all the box's. The tips are testing out between 92 and 100 which is the limit for my durometer. I don't know if this is a change or a fluke, but I like what I am seeing.

JIMO
 
Triangle is a great tip , very popular . The original Moori is probably the best of all , but very rare now days . The Kamui Black are very good , great feel , durable , and play well but expensive .The Emerald are a great playing tip with good feel and holds shape well ... My favorite is the old LE Pro , the new ones are junk . I was lucky to buy a bunch years back ,( all 14 mm) and rat holed them ... ;)
 
Triangle tips are a great alternative for people that want something softer then the harder tips, and the cost is reasonable. If installed correctly they perform very well for what They are. With the exception of snipers, Triangle is about as soft of a tip as I install. They are Probably not for Everyone, so the best way to tell is to try one, but I install many of them, and honestly I can't remember hearing any complaints at all. Most people stick with Them after trying for the first time, but then I only recommend them based on what people say they are looking for. Some of the good things I hear are- holds chalk well, More control, less miscues, and helps make up for a less then perfect stroke. I wouldn't recommend for everyone, but for some It seems to fit what They are looking for.
Downfalls- As far as the sides needing trimmed, not as often as Lepro need It IMO, but like most tips they may need it at least once if not pressed in some way prior to install (I buy them in several sizes and match the closest size up with the ferrule I'm installing them on, not sure If that makes a difference, but I don't have major Mushrooming issues with them). Probably the biggest thing, although not really that big, is that although they do burnish to a shine, The burnishing can dissipate over time and the sides can be blued from the chalk. I guess the sides could be sealed to help with that, but That's just something I have personally noticed, never had anyone complain about It. One thing I will say about them is I get My monies worth out of a box, and don't have to toss as many of them as the Lepros.
 
Dakota Cues said:
Thanks Eric,

Are they less maintenance than the Le Pros? Also, how is the tip life on these?
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Much less maintenance than LePros & much longer life. I shape them, scuff them & play with them indefinitely. They need scuffed every so often like any tip, but rarely have I ever had to reshape. I play, break & jump with my playing cue & get no mushrooms or bad glazing.
 
I'm not a cuemaker. But i've played with them for awhile now. No complaints whatsoever!
 
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