How to Choose a Pool Cue Stick Tip
Putting the right tip on your cue, that does what you want it to do, is just as important as buying a cue stick that looks and fells just right for you only. There are so many different tips out there that it would take to long to mention them all. The following will explain what they are made of, how they are made, and the different affects they will produce.
| Types of Materials |
How they are made |
| Leather cowhide |
One Piece |
| Water buffalo hide |
One Piece or Layered |
| Layered |
Many layers glued together |
| Components |
Components compressed into one piece |
| Grades |
Affects |
Amount of English you can apply |
| Hard |
Gives you a firm hit |
Use a little to average |
| Medium |
Gives you a medium hit |
Use a little to above average |
| Soft |
Gives you a hard hit |
Use a little to Extreme |
I hope this will help you in making a decision on what tip will work best for you. Good Luck
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