Triangle vs. Layered Tips...
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How does someone obtain one of your tips? I sent you a PM last week but so far haven't heard back from you.
Density Issues in Triangle Tips
Over the past 15 or so years, I have also installed more Triangles than any other tip.
I have seen what several other respondents have noted - about one in every five or ten Triangle tips would be slightly less dense. This is always obvious after trim, as the sidewalls will appear porous when viewed under an eye loupe. You can also observe slight movement in response to side pressure for these low-density tips. To save rework labor, I try to sort these tips out prior to installation by observing the backside for indications of low-density leather. I generally catch them this way - maybe one or two per box will slip past me.
Another thing I started noticing about four or five years ago was a decrease in diameter of the 14mm triangles I normally purchase. Did this change also correspond to the onset of density issues? I can't say for sure.
All boxes I have bought in the past year, however, have contained tips of the "normal" diameter. Interestingly, these newer tips also seem to contain less of the "low-density" defects.
I'm wondering whether some of the manufacture was outsourced five or so years ago, producing the slightly-smaller diameter as well as some low-density tips. Or perhaps they had an equipment or die issue.
Anyway, the density issues seem much less prevalent now that the size is also returned to normal ...
Over the past 15 or so years, I have also installed more Triangles than any other tip.
I have seen what several other respondents have noted - about one in every five or ten Triangle tips would be slightly less dense. This is always obvious after trim, as the sidewalls will appear porous when viewed under an eye loupe. You can also observe slight movement in response to side pressure for these low-density tips. To save rework labor, I try to sort these tips out prior to installation by observing the backside for indications of low-density leather. I generally catch them this way - maybe one or two per box will slip past me.
Another thing I started noticing about four or five years ago was a decrease in diameter of the 14mm triangles I normally purchase. Did this change also correspond to the onset of density issues? I can't say for sure.
All boxes I have bought in the past year, however, have contained tips of the "normal" diameter. Interestingly, these newer tips also seem to contain less of the "low-density" defects.
I'm wondering whether some of the manufacture was outsourced five or so years ago, producing the slightly-smaller diameter as well as some low-density tips. Or perhaps they had an equipment or die issue.
Anyway, the density issues seem much less prevalent now that the size is also returned to normal ...
Why Change?
I refuse to change. I played with Moori's a few times and didn't like the way they glassed over. I played with Sniper's which were ok. I liked that they didn't Mushroom the sides but thats not such a deal to contend with. My buddy that uses Sniper's miscues more than me so...to that.
Why change what is consistent and works?
I refuse to change. I played with Moori's a few times and didn't like the way they glassed over. I played with Sniper's which were ok. I liked that they didn't Mushroom the sides but thats not such a deal to contend with. My buddy that uses Sniper's miscues more than me so...to that.
Why change what is consistent and works?
How and why did a guy typing his very first post find and resurect a 5 year old thread that hasn't been hit for 2 years??? lol
Interesting topic, new information.
Spiderman knows more about tips than most AZB'rs. Don't underestimate the value of his knowledge based on his number of posts. It's great to see him post again and I'm sure you'll learn from his input as well. :thumbup:
I've always been a fan of lepro, using lepro on every cue, when you find a good lepro, it is actually really good, like nothing beats it, but recently on my playing shaft I've had a streak of 4 bad lepro's and I actually i'm tired of keeping going back and forth to the cue-repair guy, so I asked him to install Sniper this time.
Any of you guys can tell me if my choice was good, is Sniper good in comparison to the good lepro's ? thanks
Any of you guys can tell me if my choice was good, is Sniper good in comparison to the good lepro's ? thanks
Yes, light picking is okay for non-layered tips, and light scuffing is okay for layered tips.
