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

A First Look at the New Kamui Tips

 

Kamui had adopted a new tanning process that makes the tips rich with elasticity , abrasive and much higher quality compared to chrome leather,

But with this more consistent production method, the tips were more susceptible to moisture absorption.



The new Kamui tips both have been treated with a new process that makes the leather virtually waterproof.



You will experience a consistent feel from both the new Kamui Black and new Kamui Original.

 

Kamui now uses a multi platform quality test both before and after production to guarantee every run of tips are worthy of the Kamui name.



This includes a number of hardness tests, density, and elasticticy testing.

 

Kamui’s new look also serves a purpose.



The cue tip manufacturer now uses a unique foil printing that is very hard to reproduce.

The tips are also marked with Kamui’s legacy serial numbering.

The synergy of these two markings makes Kamui tips impossible to counterfeit.

 

One major concern for players that choose layered tips is mushrooming and delaminating.

This is mostly caused from the high pressures caused when the tip makes contact with the ball.

Kamui has designed a method of calculating the perfect tanning time and concentration to guarantee the

perfect density which eliminates any delamination or mushrooming, guarantees consistent hardness and

a longer life span from your tip.

 

New Kamui Tips to be released at Pub Con

Kamui™ Tips is sponsoring the first ever product launch event the KamuiTips.com Pub Con 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on

Thursday July 15th 2010 at Kahunaville Island Restraunt - Map | Website

The event will be held at Las Vegas’ original party bar, the Kahunaville Island Restaurant (Located in the Treasure Island Hotel). This unique event will host a full bar and a plated dinner from 7pm - 10pm. After 10pm, Kahunaville is known for its “Roc the Mic” live karaoke where patrons can sing live on stage with the house band, and there gymnast bar-tenders who can really put on a show.

Kamui™ Tips will be releasing the new line up of the ALL NEW Kamui™ Tips. The first 100 paid registrants can be the first to own this new grade of Kamui™ Tips. Las Vegas attendees will have the opportunity to experience them first!

Those that will be attending the BCA trade show in Las Vegas next week are encouraged to party with “Kamui™ and the gang”!

Tickets are only $20 per person and event organizers are asking everyone to please register at: KamuiPub by midnight July 11, or pay $30 at the door. (Based on availability).

Poolgoog will have an update on the 15th with information on the New Original Kamui Tips, and the New Kamui Black Tip

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