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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. How long does your Cue tip last? Thread starter Pangit Start date Oct 1, Pangit Banned. It's a pain in the ass to need to replace the tip on your playing cue. I tend to prolong it as long as possible.
Even with two shaft's, ya normally favor one over the other About three a year for me. Pangit said:. Click to expand Last edited: Oct 1, Trent Banned.
My Moori is still looking good after almost a year of play. My cue tips last between 1. I use a laminated hard tip for my play cues. Silver Member. I also break with my playing cue, and favor a harder tip. Scott Lee www. Harder tips will laster a bit longer than sofer ones.
Sofer tips will eventually become hard if not maintained correctly over time. When the density of the cue tip changes, then the whole way it plays and tips the cue ball changes. Are you able to grip the cue ball as you once could? Ensure you do not use any tip where the side has wore down to 1mm or less from the ferrule. If you notice this then a change will be needed. There are a few factors when considering how long does a cue tip last, the best ways to know when its time for a change:.
If you are needing to change your cue tip then you should defiantly check out my article on replacing a cue tip , I run thought step by step how to remove the old cue tip and install a new one without the need of a professional.
Try to ensure your pool cue tip retains its dome shape as well as the rough surface texture. This will help hold chalk and grip to the cue ball. That is why you should use tip picks most of the time, like the one on that handy multi-tip tool I mentioned earlier.
The Cuetec Bowtie is the one I personally recommend, check it out on Amazon. They poke holes into the cue tip, which helps hold the chalk which of course helps when making the shot. Generally, the best time to use any of these tools is when the tip has begun to mushroom or when you notice poor performance. Another great opportunity is before you take part in an important game.
Note that this is important because overusing any tip tool will reduce the lifespan of your tip. However, the perfect way to ensure your tip remains rough enough all the time is to chalk it frequently. This substance is abrasive to the tip and is ideal for this purpose. Cue tips are very sensitive. Too much moisture in the air or the temperature being too dry will have a negative effect on your cue tip.
How long does a cue tip last if left in bad environmental conditions, well, shorter than 6 months! Also, these types of conditions will also damage the cue itself. There is a high chance that your cue tip will wear out in about six months if it is made of skin while phenolic tips will likely dry out over the years.
With the softer tips, they will possibly break down over time with the frequency of use. On the other hand, the harder tips hold their shape longer. Maintenance also plays a role in how fast your tip wears out. If you are asked why a cue tip wears out, you will likely say that it does so from usage just like the car tires wear down from rolling over the roads. While this may hold some truth to it, there is a specific aspect that wears it down quickly.
This is the application of chalk, which compiles of silica and aluminum oxide. You may know aluminum oxide as industrial abrasive that is used to make some kinds of sandpaper while silica is like grains of the sand. Therefore, by applying chalk to your tip you are basically ingraining the sandpaper components into the material of the tip.
With every stroke that you apply chalk on your cue tip, you are effectively sanding it down bit by bit. Even though the process is natural and normal, it wears down the tip rapidly with the correct application.
Just like all good things in life, the pool cue needs proper care and maintenance to retain its performance and to look good. Keep in mind that even an expensive cue stick made with the best wood needs maintenance to maintain its value and to extend its lifespan for years to come. You can keep it as a collectable or pass it down from one generation to the next, but only if you adhere to effective care.
Chalking and maintaining the shape of the tip should be your major areas of concern if you want to improve your game. Your tip should never be chalk deficient or smooth. Tips from most new cue sticks direct from packaging are usually not roughed or shaped at all. Therefore, you will need to prepare it before utilizing it in the billiard games.
Also, you should re-scuff and re-shape it if you notice it flattening out and frequent miscue. The hard tip lasts longer but the soft one grabs the cue better.
Here are a few steps to reshape the cue tip:. The first step of chalking your cue is to ensure that the chalk has a flat surface. Hold the chalk in your hand and then lightly apply it on the cue tip. Just ensure that it covers the entire tip. Refrain from grinding or spinning the chalk into the tip as this will give ugly stain lines on scratched areas around the ferrule.
All you need is light brushing to better your equipment.
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