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What is the best break tip for a cue?

In recent years phenolic tips have become popular on break cues, replacing classic hard leather tips for many players. Phenolic resin tips are good for players who want to add more power to their break because they can transfer the maximum amount of energy from your cue to the cue ball.
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Is a heavy break cue 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 weight for a pool break cue?

Cue weight is very much dependent on the individual player. Some are more comfortable with a light cue while others are only happy playing with a heavy cue. What is right for one person is not necessarily right for another. That being said, the most common weight for a pool cue of any kind is 19oz.
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What weight cue do most pros use?

What is the standard cue weight? A: The pros use cues which weigh 19 to 19.5 ounces. Available pool sticks range from a low of about 15 to as much as 27 ounces, an extra half-pound over the pro cue.
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What weight cue do professionals use?

Select the Right Cue Stick Weight

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 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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What does a good 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.
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Is a small or big cue tip better?

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. With British cues, the standard size is around 8 or 9mm.
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What cue tip shape do pros use?

Therefore, a rounded tip is better than a flat tip. You shape the tip with a tip scuffer, a file, a piece of sandpaper, and other similar abrasive tools. Most players like their tips rounded with the radius of either a nickel or a dime; a coin can be held next to the tip for reference.
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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.
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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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Which is better nickel or dime cue tip?

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.
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What ounce cue stick is best?

Typical weights for pool cues range between 18-21 ounces. Most players begin with a 19 oz. cue stick. 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.
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How do I increase my cue collection power?

How do I increase my Cue Collection Power? Every time you win, buy or upgrade a Cue, you'll get Points that increase your Collection Power. The harder it is to get that Cue, the more Points it will give!
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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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How many Oz is a break cue?

Playing cues typically range in weight from 18 – 21 oz. The average and most common weight is around 19 oz. Breaking cues, on the other hand, usually start at 21 oz. and can weigh over 27 oz.
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Are break cues worth it?

Break cue construction makes it a perfect tool for pounding the cue ball extremely hard, extremely often. Because of this, using a break cue is a great way to help preserve the condition and performance of your regular playing cue.
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Who has the best pool cue?

  • 2.1 Pearson by Jacoby – Limited Edition – White Buffalo.
  • 2.2 Pearson World Record Limited Edition 1 Pool Cue.
  • 2.3 Lucasi Hybrid LHC97 Natural Birds-Eye Maple Pool Cue.
  • 2.4 Players Technology Series HXT15 Two-Piece Pool Cue.
  • 2.5 Champion Sports White Spider Maple Pool Cue Stick.
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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.
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How often should I chalk my cue?

How Often Should You Chalk Your Cue? Some players find success re-chalking after every other shot, but others prefer to re-chalk before each shot they take. You can chalk your cue more sparingly if you want, but if you need to take a shot with some spin, it's a good idea to apply some chalk.
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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.
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Should I scuff a new cue tip?

Scuffing allows the cue tip to hold chalk better and will ensure you get better shot control or English. The additional texture that scuffing creates can often give you an edge while playing. As you take more shots, your cue tip starts to flatten and smooth out, meaning chalk will have fewer spots to cling onto.
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What is the hardest pool 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 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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