What is the most common Tip size for pro's?

[te050202]

Hi there,
What is the most used tip size pro's uaing?

[robsonj]

I reckon 9.5mm , much below that and the tips gonna take a right hammering

[varion2001]

somewhere between 9-10 mm i guess, depends on the personal preferences

[RGCirencester]

I thought it was 10mm because they play on such fast cloths? I swear during the UK the commentators were saying Ali Carter was different because he used a 9.5mm? Could be wrong there though anyone else care to prove me wrong?

[ADR147]

9.5mm is the standard

[RGCirencester]

is it really? They were definately talkng about carter using a smaller tip than everyone else in the UK, but they werent sure of the size. Maybe he uses 9 instead of 9.5 then. I could have sworn 10 was the standard though. Don't know where i heard that though and ADR probably knows best!

[poona]

As a guess, I'd say between 9.5-9.9mm.

Am sure the makers would give more accurate responses.

[speedychicken]

if 9.5mm is the average why is it so hard to find any quality tips in that size i.e wooldridge,tailsman and water buffalo? i can only find elkmaster in 9.5

[ADR147]

if 9.5mm is the average why is it so hard to find any quality tips in that size i.e wooldridge,tailsman and water buffalo? i can only find elkmaster in 9.5

because everybody buys larger tips and cuts them to fit - read my tip guide.

[JamesFoster]

because everybody buys larger tips and cuts them to fit - read my tip guide.

Yes that's true. Most guys will use a 10mm blue diamond or elkmaster tip glue it cut it down to 9.5mm and then shape it. Mike Wooldridge has an excellent video on retipping.
http://www.handmadecues.com/info/30-retipping.htm
You should try and master applying and shaping the tip. I also use a peradon tip shaper to get that ideal dome shape.

[RGCirencester]

Alternately buy a 10mm tipped cue and be careful when putting the tip on

[unclevit]

Hi there,
What is the most used tip size pro's uaing?

I use Elk 11mm cut down to 10mm

[the montrealer]

what if the most common Tip size for Pros

Hi i would say between 9.5 and 10 it depends on preference however the smaller the tip size you need to be more accurate. cheers Leonard

[spike]

I would say between 9.5 to 10mm.