Why do cue tips glaze ?

[bbb]

besides scuffing regularly how do you avoid it?
as a side question
would alternaing type of chalk you use each time you chalk be an issue ?
ie 2 brands on the table
using the one closest to you when you chalk up
thanks in advance for the help

 

[yankee817299]

Leather conditioner (mink oil). Stops leather from drying out. I soak my tip once a month for about 5 minutes or so, dries out in about an hour, holds chalk extremely well, and much less scuffing on the tip.

 

[spktur]

The glaze is generally caused by a build up of oils on the tip. Some of this is natural from oils in the leather coming to the surface during play. A way to minimize this problem is to never touch the playing surface yourself as you skin has oils that will cause the same problem

 

[Patrick Johnson]

besides scuffing regularly how do you avoid it?
as a side question
would alternaing type of chalk you use each time you chalk be an issue ?
ie 2 brands on the table
using the one closest to you when you chalk up
thanks in advance for the help

I think it's nothing but the tip's surface being compressed by hitting the CB.

I use a tip pik every day before playing - makes a nice textured surface without removing any leather (isn't a problem with layered tips, despite many worrying about it).

pj
chgo

 

[Pushout]

I use Triangles and seldom have this problem. I play a bit every day and may rough the tip once a month or so.

 

[pt109]

I think it's nothing but the tip's surface being compressed by hitting the CB.

I use a tip pik every day before playing - makes a nice textured surface without removing any leather (isn't a problem with layered tips, despite many worrying about it).

pj
chgo

Tip pic for me also...it’s like aerating a green.

 

[WildWing]

I use Triangles and seldom have this problem. I play a bit every day and may rough the tip once a month or so.

Agree. The single layer tips, especially Triangle, are pretty coarse, they don't need constant scuffing.

Not to bash layered tips, they have their good qualities, but they seem to be most of the blame when it comes to glazing.

All the best,
WW

 

[MitchAlsup]

besides scuffing regularly how do you avoid it? My Talisman H tips don't seem to do this


would alternaing type of chalk you use each time you chalk be an issue ? I doubt this has anything to do with the issue.