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The best break cue tip in most pool players opinions would be what is called synthetic or (phenolic). Now, If your just planning on playing on the ameture level, then this option would definatly be the way to go. I believe all professional and some ameture leval tournaments will not let you break with a phenolic tip however, you can still jump with it. Since its inception on the original "Sledgehammer" jump and break cue, most cue makers are able to install some kind of phenolic tip on just about any cue. If you are planing on playing in upper level tournaments, then they do make a two peice tip that is a cured lether and it will be just as hard as phenolic. Hope this info helps
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Can you use a standard pool cue to break with?
Yes, and most people do so. However, if your cue has a medium or soft tip, as many cues do, this cushions the contact with the cue ball, and lowering the force of the break. In addition, it will lower the lifespan of the cue tip drastically. The advantage of using a dedicated break cue is to be able to use a very hard tip to get as much energy into the break as possible.
What is the specialized cue stick used for break in billiards?
The break cue is used for the break in billiards, but under most rules, is not any different than any other cue. A player wants to use a very hard tip and a light cue for a break stick, and may also want a different balance point than for the play cue. The break cue is often also used for jump shots.
What is the best cue tip to get soft medium or hard?
Medium most likely. The soft tip is the best only if you know that you want very good cue ball control, using english, draw, and even masse. It is for the very experienced player and will not last very long, having to get replaced fairly often. If you use your cue for break shots, you should not have soft tip because full power transfer. A soft tip is usually given a dime tip. The medium tip will last and can give very good cue ball control. If using a medium tip, you now need to decide whether you want a dime or nickel shape. The dime shape keeps the tip in contact longer with the cue ball, allowing better cue ball control. The nickel shape allows the tip to simply last longer and is more forgiving. The cue with a medium tip can be used for breaking. The hard tip is for powerful shots, including a break shot, and will last a long time. The hard tip is most often used with a nickel tip and is common on house cues. The hard tip is forgiving but difficult for cue ball control for the average player.
Can you fit a snooker tip in a pool cue?
No. The typical snooker cue tips are much smaller than the typical pool cue tips. So, you can fit a pool cue tip to a snooker cue, but not a snooker cue tip on a pool cue.
What is a titanium cue stick?
a cue tip
Pool stick what is the best tip?
The best tip depends upon the player skill and type of play. If the tip is 14mm there is no reason to go softer than a medium tip. Using a soft tip for additional cue ball control should be limited to a tip of 13mm or smaller. A hard tip must be used for a break cue, but will take away from control for normal play. A hard tip is often used on house cues simply so it lasts longer. The brand of cue tip becomes a preference based on play that is a result of many thousands of hours of playing pool. The brand is unimportant to the average player - the hardness, curvature, and condition are important.
How do you remove a ferrule from a cue stick?
The old ferrule is cut off, the tip is cleaned, and the new ferrule is applied using cement. After this has dried, the cue tip must be applied and clamped. After the cement for the cue tip has dried, the cue tip need to be properly finished.
What is put on the end of cue when playing billiards?
A pad, known as a cue tip, is glued to the narrow end (tip) of the cue. A small block of cue chalk is rubbed on the pad to prevent the cue tip sliding off the billiard/snooker/pool balls.
What are cue tips?
The tip of the cue is provided with a multi-layered leather tip on its end that allows better contact with the cue ball. Without a properly maintained cue tip, a player cannot have proper cue ball control, one of the most important features of the game.
Can either end of cue be used?
No. Rules published by BCA are very specific. The cue ball must be struck with the leather tip of the cue.
What do you call it when you twist chalk onto the tip of a pool cue?
It is called chalking the cue. The pool chalk is an abrasive, not chalk, and provides more frictin between the cue ball and the cue tip.
Why use chalk?
it is easier to use. Chalk is an abrasive substance applied to the tip of a cue. It helps the cue tip grip the cue ball on off center hits(spin or English) avoing a miscue. Chalk should be applied to the tip before each shot.
