What tips and chalk is everyone using?

Greg M

Active member
To preface this, I'm not much of a snooker player. I do dabble in the odd frame from time to time should the opportunity present itself, but my passion is English pool. I thought I'd pose the question, nonetheless, since snooker cues and English pool cues are essentially the same sticks with spec differences. Plus, the English pool subforum is pretty much dead, anyway. Might give me some ideas and suggestions for my English pool cue.

I'm currently using an Elk Master on my snooker cue and a medium Elk Pro on my English pool cue, but I do have medium and super soft ADR147 tips ready to go on my snooker and English pool cues, respectively, once the Elks give out. Heard nothing but good things about them. I'm also interested in Century C1s and Mike Wooldridge Supertips, so I may give them a go, too.

For chalk, I use green Triangle for snooker and Taom 2.0 for English pool. I've also gotten a box of green Master chalk for my break cue, but I'll have a go at using it for my playing cue, too.
 

drsnooker

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
I'm using elk master tips and Geordie pool of England chalk. I tried Taom and if you decelerate on your shot it almost always miscues. So may be for pros it's okay, but for regular folks that don't have perfect technique its miserable to use. I'd rather have a few kicks as long as I don't get miscues.
 

koogz

Member
I just ordered after reading quite a few reviews. Komui Roku. I will definitely be offering up my opinion. I ordered direct from Kamui. Anything this specific I think should come from the maker.

Spending mid $500 to $3000 for cues and anywhere from $10-$25 per tip a $30 piece of chalk at first glance may seem pricey but if it stays on the tip and does it’s intended job. It’s good by me.

We will see.
 

koogz

Member
It arrived a while ago, but I don't know when I'm going to get out to give it a try.
I'm also thinking of sending my cue in for refinishing / repair. Until then.

Here's some chalk porn.

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koogz

Member
I guess I’ll find out. :). If it sticks to the tip as billed then as long as it’s not over applied I should expect less transference.
 
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