Pool Cue Supplies

Choosing a Pool Cue Tip

With the number of tips available and the variety of sizes and densities, selecting a tip can be an overwhelming task. We're here to answer some of the most frequent questions we've heard about tips.

Tip Density As you know, different tips have different densities or levels of hardness ranging from soft to extra hard. At its most basic level, the softer the pool cue tip, the more likely it is to mushroom or flatten out with each hit of the cue ball. What this means is that a soft tip will require more maintenance than a harder tip.

Many players that prefer a soft tip believe there is a relation between tip softness and english. The feeling is the softer the tip, the more english and control you gain over the ball. In addition, softer tips are typically easier to scuff and have better chalk retention.

The other camp has players who prefer a harder tip. Generally speaking, a harder pool cue tip will last longer and retain its shape better than a soft tip. With a hard tip, you'll be replacing your tip much less frequently than a soft tip. In addition, many players who enjoy hard tips feel that they can achieve more control and consistency with a hard tip.

So Many To Choose From... So now that you know a little about tips, which one should you buy? By far, the most popular tip we have is the Le Pro Tips. Also known as Le Professional Tips, these tips are extremely affordable at $19.95 for a box of 50 tips. Le Pro tips are found on most major brands and are excellent tips.

If you're looking for a quality soft tip for a reasonable price, look no further than the Elk Master Tips. These tips, priced at $18.95, come 50 to a box and are one of the more popular soft tips available.

If you're ready to step up to a high end cue tip, consider Tiger tips or Moori tips. PoolDawg.com carries the Tiger Dynamite, Laminated, Everest and Sniper tips from the Tiger line as well as multiple sizes and densities for the Moori tips. These tips are more expensive, but are made with some of the highest quality hides on the market today.

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Standard Bar Cue's have a 13mm tip. If you buy some of the expensive high end tips they come in 14mm and need to be trimmed down to 13mm.