Consider the material before you choose a cue tips. It can be soft, medium or hard. It can also influence how the cue feels. Firm shots may feel better. It also impacts the squirt or sideways tip flexibility. The shaft flex is reduced and the endmass becomes less soft.
Hard
Professional and high-level players prefer a hard cue tip. It requires less maintenance and keeps its shape longer than a soft one. However, it does not absorb the cue ball's energy as well as a soft tip.
Soft
A Soft cue tip can be very useful when a player wants a more pliable cueball. These tips are typically made from leather and available in a variety different hardness levels. You can choose from single-piece materials or laminated leather. Other common materials include bakelite, phenolic, and bakelite.
Medium
Kamui Cue Tip products are made from premium Pigskin. This construction allows for maximum porosity as well as humidity resistance. They also have excellent chalk retention to improve tip-grip and prevent miscuing. These tips can last years and are available in packs of ten.
Phenolic
Your pool cue's phenolic tip can increase your break shot's power by up to 17%. This material offers a smoother contact surface that is also more responsive under pressure. These properties make phenolic tip a great option for players seeking increased power.
Leather
A leather cuetip is one of most widely used types of tips. Leather tips, unlike synthetic ones that are made from plastic or cork offer superior control and durability. While leather tips are the best, synthetic ones can be used at home.
Splice
If you're thinking about buying a new pool cue, there are a couple of different ways to splice the tip of it. Some people prefer to hand splice their tips. This method is more complicated and can be more costly. A hand splice can be purchased if you wish to play with a top-quality cue.
Size
A good rule of thumb is to make sure that the tip of your cue is the same size as the shaft. This will help you hit the ball evenly and produce less vibration. A smaller tip will also create less squirt when the ball is hit, which will give you a better feeling for your shots.
Materials
It is important to consider both the angle and spin of the ball when choosing materials for a cue tips. A slightly rounded tip can give the ball spin. A rounded tip will be rounder in shape than a dime. A rounded tip is typically thicker than that of a nickel.