Pool Cue Tips Buying Guide

There are numbers of tips available in different variety of sizes and densities, It can be an overwhelming task to decide on which tip is right for you. We are here to help, dispelling some information about the cue tips we have available at Cuebux.

The Density of a cue tip

Different tips have different densities or hardness levels going from soft to extra hard. The softer the pool cue tip, the more likely it will mushroom or flatten out with each hit taken to the cue ball. Meaning the softer tip will require more maintenance then a hard tip.

Check out the Pool Cue Tips Hardness Chart

Pool players that prefer a softer tip because they belive that the softer the tip the easier it will be to apply english to the cue ball. The softer the tip, the more English and control you will have over the ball. Soft tips are also generally easier to scuff, maintain and have better chalk adhesion.

If you like playing games that require a lot of ball movement like nine ball, eight ball or bank pool you will probably prefer a hard tip.

Hard tips will usually last longer than soft tips, and they tend to maintain their shape for more play.

When using a harder tip, you will be replacing tips less frequently than the soft tips. Hard tips are used in games that require a lot of ball movement because they can produce more ball speed

with less force than the popular soft cue tips used today.

How to choose a tip

Now that you are a little more familiar with cue tips, which one should you choose to buy? The most popular tip is Le Pro Tips. These are also called Le Professional Tips.

They are very affordable, at only $19.95 for a box of 50 tips. Le Pro tips are excellent tips and are found on numerous brands , and in most major billiards stores.

Now if you are looking for a quality soft tip at a resonable price, then the Elk Master Tips are our most popular. These are priced at only $18.95 for a box of 50 elk master tips and are one of the most popular, softest tips on the market.

If you are a real professional, then you know that your cue tip is one of the most important pieces of equipment in determining how well your cue stick plays. If you are ready to step

up to a high end tip, Tiger tips, Kamui tips or Morri tips are ones to consider. Cuebux.com carries Kamui Original, Tiger Dynamite, Everest, Sniper and Talisman tips to name a few of the top brands of cue tips. These are all layered tips and are more expensive, but are made with much higher quality hides, and with more attention to detail guaranteeing you that each tip you purchase will be the same as the last.

This article was originally posted at Cuebux Blog