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Is a nickel or dime cue tip better?

– Nickel or dime radius only makes a difference on very small diameter tips. – On very small tips it's better to have a dime radius than a nickel radius. from Patrick Johnson (in AZB post): To avoid hitting on a tip's edge, it should be shaped to a curvature radius less than its width.
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What is the best shape for a cue tip?

The most common shape for a pool cue tip is either a nickel radius or dime radius. The common belief is that the more curvature you put on your tip, the more english you can apply.
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What cue tip do most pros use?

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.
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What type of cue tip is best 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.
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What is the best tip size for a pool cue?

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.
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Cue tips - discussion of tip hardness, cue diameter, tip radius, and brand

Should pool cue tips have nickel or dime radius?

– Nickel or dime radius only makes a difference on very small diameter tips. – On very small tips it's better to have a dime radius than a nickel radius. from Patrick Johnson (in AZB post): To avoid hitting on a tip's edge, it should be shaped to a curvature radius less than its width.
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What is the hardest cue tip?

Here is a summary of some durometer hardness test results from FLYINGSNAIL on AZB:
  • SAMSARA JUMP – 86.0.
  • BLACK DIAMOND – 81.0.
  • SUPERPRO – 81.0.
  • WB USA – 77.0.
  • BLUE ELF – 76.0.
  • LePRO – 74.5.
  • TALISMAN – (M) 70.5.
  • TAD – (M) 75.0.
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What is the strongest cue?

The Black Hole Cue has extremely high Force, Aim, and Speed, with all three skills almost being maxed out. It also has a few bars in Time, giving the player some precious extra seconds to figure out their shot in a difficult situation. Players can obtain the Black Hole Cue by obtaining pieces from games in Mumbai.
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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.
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What tip does Jayson Shaw use?

Each cue designed by Bob Meucci and Jayson Shaw standard length 58 inches with a 29" solid maple "THE PRO SHAFT" with 12.5mm Medium Ultra Skin tip and 1/2" super low deflection ferrule.
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Is a smaller cue tip better?

It should always be the same diameter as your shaft – no smaller. A smaller tip will give you more control over spin, but may also cause more miscues. 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.
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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.
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What tip does Mark Selby use?

What cue does Mark Selby use? Mark Selby uses a snooker cue with a 9.5mm tip.
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What type of tip does Shane Van Boening use?

Ask shane van boening or johnny archer, they both use triangle tips and there both world champions!!!
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What should I look for in a good cue?

What things are important in selecting a cue?
  • Make sure the tip and ferrule are firmly attached to the end of the cue, with no cracks in the ferrule or cue wood.
  • Make sure the tip is not hardened and glazed-over on the surface. ...
  • Make sure the cue is straight. ...
  • Choose a cue weight that feels the most comfortable.
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What cue did Tom Cruise use?

The famous scene in the 1986 sequel to The Hustler, The Color of Money where Tom Cruise is given a beautiful cue by Paul Newman and told, “It's a Balabushka,” made the name Balabushka synonymous with top quality pool cues.
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What cue does Efren use?

Fueled by the demands of the professional player comes the revolutionary Pro Series cues.
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Are heavier cues better?

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.
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What is the best cue size?

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.
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How do I choose cue tip hardness?

Things You Should Consider When Choosing Your Cue Tip
  1. Soft and "Super Soft" Tips - absorb more energy at impact, forcing the tip to stay on the ball a split second longer. ...
  2. Medium Hard Tips - are the most commonly used type of cue tip. ...
  3. Hard Tips - absorb less energy at impact, resulting in less spin on the cue ball.
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What weight pool cue is best?

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.
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What is the most popular weight of a pool cue?

While professional billiards players tend to use pool sticks that weigh about 19 ounces, it is a better idea for beginners to use pool sticks that are a bit lighter (around 15 ounces) while they are still learning how to pocket those tough shots with ease.
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What tip does John Higgins use?

Kamui™ Tips are of the highest standard in billiard tips made today and used by players such as John Higgins & Stephen Maguire + many more. Kamui™ layered tips consist of 100% pig skin leather.
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