What size tip for English pool?

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 size tip do pool players use?

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 best cue tip for English 8 ball pool?

Tip size: Most 8-Ball Pool players opt for a tip size of 8.5-9.5mm. I have also known some players use a 7.5mm tip, if you decide to opt for such a small tip be mindful not to impart any unwanted traces of side onto the cue ball.

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.

What is the most common cue tip size?

The most frequent sizes of cue tips are 12mm, 13mm, and 14mm. The diameter of the cue tip has a big influence on your playing. While smaller diameter pool cue tips help skilled players put a side-spin on the cue ball known as English, larger diameter tips help beginner players pocket the balls more easily.

What's the Difference Between Pool Cue Tip Diameters?

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.

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.

Should I get a soft medium or hard pool 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.

What is the best weight for an English 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.

Is the cue ball smaller in English pool?

The cue ball in English pool is slightly smaller than the rest and is lighter. The English pool balls that we offer are Supa pro balls, Aramith balls (spots and stripes or red and yellow) and Aramith Pro balls .

What is an English pool cue?

An English pool cue is normally made out of Ash wood, which gives English cues a noticeable grain. The tip of the cue is made of a small ferrule of brass for added strength, and a coarse leather tip for grip.

What tip does Earl Strickland use?

Hard tip. One area that is very important to jumping with a full-length cue is that it's going to be easier with a hard tip. Earl Strickland used to shoot with a tremendously hard tip for the times, and he always complained about other people not jumping with their shooting cue.

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 type of pool tip is best?

Medium pool stick tips are often a perfect middle ground for most players, as they offer a great combination of cue ball control and consistency. Most medium tips will get you plenty of spin and will not get as misshapen or wear out as fast as softer tips.

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.

How do I choose cue tip hardness?

What is the most popular pool depth?

A recreational pool needs a large shallow area. Most pool steel walls are 42” high and the water level is about 4” lower—halfway or a bit higher into the skimmer. That means 38” standard shallow end, and typically a 6-foot deep end.

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.

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!!!

What weight pool cue do most pros use?

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.

What is the hardest cue tip?

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.

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.