How thick should a pool 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 is the ideal pool cue tip?

Medium-hard tips

This is the most common cue tip, and it gives players a good balance of cue ball control and consistency. Medium-hard tips also require less maintenance than soft tips. Most beginning and intermediate players will benefit from the medium-hard tip.

How thick is a pool cue?

Shaft diameters typically range from 12 mm to 13 mm. While this is a small range, shaft sizes increase by 1/4 mm increments because even 1/4 mm can greatly affect hand comfort when playing. The most important factor to take into consideration when choosing your pool cue shaft diameter as a new player is your hand size.

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.

What's the Difference Between Pool Cue Tip Diameters?

Which is better nickel or dime cue tip?

SHAPING YOUR TIP

Predator research has clearly shown that a dime radius (or shape of a dime) will produce 5 percent to 10 percent less cue ball deflection than the more commonly used nickel shape. The cue ball deflection is reduced because the dime radius centralizes the hit to the center, or strong part, of the shaft.

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 makes a good pool tip?

Medium tips are usually the way to go for most pool players because they offer a combination of cue ball control and consistency. Most medium tips will get you plenty of spin but do not get as misshaped or wear out as fast as the softer tips.

Is a hard or soft pool cue tip better?

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.

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.

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 is the standard cue diameter?

The tip end of the cue varies in diameter but is typically in the 9 to 14 millimeter range with 12 to 13 mm for pool cues. Snooker cue tips vary from 8 to 11 mm with 9 to 10 mm being the most popular size.

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.

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.

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 a sneaky Pete cue?

A Sneaky Pete is designed to look like a poorer quality, traditional house cue instead of a custom cue. The idea behind this was that people would underestimate the capabilities of their opponent and be susceptible to being hustled.

Is a heavier break cue better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.

Is a lighter or heavier break cue better?

The idea is that the lighter the cue, the faster you can swing it. And the faster you can swing it, the harder you can break. Because this theory revolves around acceleration and speed, lighter break cues are good for players who are able to be accurate with a fast, athletic break stroke.

Why wont chalk stick to my cue tip?

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 happens if you don't chalk your cue?

Using chalk makes it easier to put spin on the ball and make a beautiful shot. The chalk provides the cue with enough friction required for a tricky shot. Without using chalk, most players find the pool ball moves with less spin or lacks any spin at all.

How do I smooth my cue like new?

Apply oil onto cue with a cloth or paper towel, leave overnight to soak in. Wipe off surplus oil and buff cue with clean cloths until smooth and dry and no residue oil is visible on a clean cloth. If the cue feels sticky wipe with damp cloth and dry and buff.

How heavy should a pool cue be?

Ideally, you should get a cue stick weighing 18.5-21 ounces for American pool and one that weighs 17-19 ounces for English pool.

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 is the hardest pool cue tip?

Do you chalk a leather tip pool cue?

The tips are chalked during play to avoid the cue slipping and ensure maximum impact. These cue tips are mostly made of leather. Hard leather is pressed and the fibres are compressed accordingly.