How thick should a cue tip be?

A larger tip will give you less spin control, but a more powerful, consistent shot. With American cues, the standard size is usually around 12 or 13mm. With British cues, the standard size is around 8 or 9mm. You should start with tips of this size, and then experiment with different tip sizes as your skills develop.

What is the best cue tip diameter?

Generally speaking most pool players prefer and 8mm to 8.5mm tip for a 1 & 7/8 pool cue ball, and most snooker players prefer a 9.5mm to 10mm tip for a full size 2 1/16 snooker cue ball. American pool uses an even bigger cue ball so the tip sizes are normally between 12.5 mm and 13.5mm.

What mm cue tip do the pros use?

Cue tips with a large diameter (about 13 mm) are frequently recommended for newer players. The cue tip's increased surface area may help you land even the most challenging strokes. You can use smaller cue tips and practice on your side spin as your pool skills improve.

Is 13mm cue tip good?

13 mm Diameter Shaft Tip:

This size tip will help you to pocket balls really well. Getting good English with a 13mm shaft will be a little more difficult if you don't already have a really good pool cue stroke.

What does a perfect pool cue tip look like?

A billiard cue's leather tip should have a rough texture, not smooth. This is to allow the billiard chalk to stick to the leather. A tip should also be convex or “domed”. Pool cues should have the same curvature as a nickel, while snooker cues should be like that of a dime.

What's the Difference Between Pool Cue Tip Diameters?

What size pool tip do pros use?

Professionals in Europe, Australia, and the USA watch out for cue tip size, hardness, durability, and consistency in delivering powerful shots. These tips across regions start from 11.9mm, 12mm to 13mm, with varying benefits and advantages. American pro pool cue tips range from 12.5mm-135mm.

What weight break cue do pros use?

The pros use cues that weigh 19 to 19.5 ounces. Available pool sticks range from a low of about 15 to 27 ounces, an extra half-pound over the pro cue.

What size cue do professionals use?

If you are mostly playing an eight-ball pool game, the stick you would generally use is about 1.39 to 1.44 metres or 55-57 inches. Some manufacturers provide up to 58 inches. Professional players opt for between 56 and 57-inch cues because they believe these are the perfect sizes for the cue ball.

Should I buy a soft or hard cue tip?

A harder tip has a slightly better hit efficiency (energy transfer) than a softer tip. This will result in slightly more CB speed for a given stroke speed. This can provide a slight advantage for draw shots, where, where slightly more CB speed will retain slightly more backspin on the way to the OB.

Is a nickel or dime cue tip better?

Tips shaped to a dime have a smaller contact point with the cueball, so in theory they can create more spin, but the smaller “sweet spot” can be slightly less forgiving. I prefer a nickel shape, personally, because I find that a nickel is more forgiving and versatile.

How often should you change your cue tip?

When or how often should you replace a cue tip? Usually, a tip is replaced either when you want to try something new or if your current tip has worn down too low, where there is almost no tip material left on the shoulder of the ferrule.

What is the hardest pool cue tip?

What is the best weight for a pool cue?

Pool, snooker and billiard cues range from 17 ounces to 21 ounces, and we recommend a cue between 17 to 19 ounces for snooker and standard English and Australian pool playing. A heavier cue (between 20-21 ounces) is often recommended for American Pool as the balls and table are bigger.

What shape cue tip is best for spin?

For applying spin, a smaller-diameter shaft and rounder tip (approximately “dime” radius) are generally recommended. Here are some possible reasons: The rounder shape allows for a more uniform contact area as the tip offset is increased.

What size pool cue tip is best for beginners?

The standard pool cue tip diameter is 12.75mm – 13mm, which is the perfect size for beginners. You can get plenty of spin and draw with the standard sized tip and it's still very forgiving for straight shots.

What size shaft does Efren Reyes use?

Shaft: Hard Maple Shaft (12 mm)

Should I sand my cue tip?

The light ferrule-end sanding will help the glue bond better. Make sure all tip material and glue is removed before continuing. You should also wipe off any dust on the top of the ferrule with a clean rag or paper towel (and optionally clean with acetone) to ensure a clean gluing surface.

Why is the tip of my cue not holding chalk?

The tip doesn't hold chalk when it is packed down from hitting the cue ball and the surface is slick. If you tap the tip to give the surface some texture, it will hold the chalk better.

What is the difference between cheap and expensive cue?

There is a big difference in the manufacture process. Making a Hand-spliced cue is a longer process and often involves extra splicing and includes more exotic woods. The cheapest cues that many suppliers sell are not spliced at all and are in fact painted to look like they are spliced.

Is a lighter cue better than a heavy cue?

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.

What is the best cue tip for English?

If you are looking for the best pool cue tip for english or draw, the Predator Victory billiard tip is the right cue tip for your pool stick.

What is the best length for a pool cue?

A standard cue length is considered to be 57 inches. This should suit most adults. Also appropriately-sized for adults, but ideal for younger or shorter players, are 48-inch cues. For very young players, a range of 36-inch cues is available.

What is the difference between 19 oz and 21 oz cue?

Using a lighter weight stick (18-19 oz.) will create more "snap" in your shot; your cue ball will be dynamic and your object ball will go into the pocket at a slower pace. A heavier cue (20-21 oz) results in a more sluggish cue ball; the object ball will go into the pocket faster.

Is a 9.5 mm tip good for pool?

9.5mm is ideal, it's proved to be the most suitable size for keeping an accuracy while being able to generate good spin. 9.9mm & 10mm – Are not always the best size to play with.