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Should a pool cue tip be hard?

Should a pool cue tip be hard?

Should a pool cue tip be hard?

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.

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How is a pool cue weight determined?
WEIGHT MATTERS
Like bowling balls, cue sticks are available in different weights. The best way to determine what weight you want is to try them out. There is no magic to having a heavy or light stick; this is purely based on what feels right to you. Typical weights for pool cues range between 18-21 ounces.
2024-01-18 13:57:55


How long does a snooker cue tip last?
As for the tip, well it really depends on how much you are playing. If you are playing every day you might change the tip every three or four weeks but if there is a gap it could last longer.
2024-01-03 14:27:30


Should you sand a pool cue tip?
A tip that's too round will glance right off the cue ball
cue ball
A billiard ball is a small, hard ball used in cue sports, such as carom billiards, pool, and snooker. The number, type, diameter, color, and pattern of the balls differ depending upon the specific game being played.
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. Once you've shaped your new tip, scuff up the top of the tip with a coarser sandpaper (60-grade) or a rasp (a piece of metal with indentations). Again, this is to create tiny pores so the tip will hold chalk.
2023-12-25 03:51:10


How often should you change a snooker 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.
2023-03-14 02:02:31

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