Which Tip do you like the most?

Icon of Sin said:
You developing a playing cue Richard? If not, you should :) If it is half as decent as your breaking cue it will be great!
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May be.....:D :D :D

Thank you.

Richard
 
X Breaker said:
1.Which tip holds chalk the best?

2.Which tip gives you the best english?

3.Which tip is the most durable?

4. Which tip gives you the best feedback?

Any other factors to consider when you decide your favorite tip?

Thank you.

Richard
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Sniper by Tiger Products.
 
I've put a Sniper on my playing cue. Holds chalk real well, doesn't mushroom as fast as the other tips I've tried... Feels spongy at the beginning (not used to such soft tips) but when you get accustomed, it's great!

Just try it!
 
Do you think most of the laminated tips are too thick?

Is there a reason why they have to be so thick?

Does the thickness help the tip to stay in shape or something?

Richard
 
I use a hard tip cause, I use more follow & draw, than I do left or right english. I like Morri Q and Stingray tips.
 
X Breaker said:
Is it still a soft tip, or is it more of a medium tip after you process it?
Thank you for the link.
Happy holidays,
Richard
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The tip is one hard mother. However it chalks very nicely, and feels like it's soft. Spins the heck out of the cue ball when you want it to. Almost feels like you have a rubber eraser on the end of the shaft.
 
I had a sniper tip put on one of the shafts for a new cue that I had made. On the other shaft I have a moori on it. I can honestly say that I prefer the sniper tip better.
 
I prefer Triangles or LePros, depending on the cue. LePro tips give a harder hit...Triangles give a softer hit feel. If the shaft is stiff I go with Triangle. With a medium flex shaft I use LePros. Snipers hit too soft, IMO.,
 
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Water Duds

It appears many here like soft tips. Sniper, triangle, most le-pro's are just way to soft.

I want a tip that holds chalk well and doesn't mushroom. I can spin the ball plenty with any tip so that is not an issue. How they feel though is an issue. My tip of preference has been a Schon tip for years. They are med hard and hold chalk well. I've been experimenting with elks and will with triangle as well. See my post about water duds. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=44724&page=2

Rod
 
Hmmm... I'm interested in these Kamui's which are supposed to be better than Moori's. Haven't had a chance to try one yet though. And how is the Ivor-X ferrule? And does anybody know about those Wizard tips?
 
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Could someone please explain what exactly is meany by a durometer tested triangle?

I agree that feedback is probably the most important thing when it comes to the choice of a tip.

I think Hideo Moori has taken a lot of time to make sure his tip does not delaminate. One can spin this tip and apply a lot of heat to it and it will stay intact. The down side is that it does not hold chalk very well.

With the Sniper, I like the fact that it holds chalk better. I think it is a tip designed more toward playability than delamination resistance. It has a very different hit than a Moori in my experience.

I have never tried the Kamui, but from what I understand, they are also geared towards delamination resistance as their first priority.

I think there are trade offs. Please correct me if I am wrong, this is what I think: When a tip has more layers, it will have more glues. If you use very thick glue, and use a lot of it, chances are the tip will not delaminate as easily, but the glue might cause miscues. More layers may also help to prevent mushrooming, but it may compromise on playability as the feedback might be muffled. So, I think a tip that plays well, may not be the tip that is the most durable against mushrooming and delamination.

Any thought?

Richard
 
sumo for me...its like a good lepro or triangle right out of the box. Maybe a touch harder than either, but holds chalk well.
 
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