Adr147 Tip Guide

[ADR147]

the biggest problem with the moori is the hercules h2 - same thing much cheaper and better grip.

[MikeWooldridge]

i did in fact have 10 of them and they all looked identical. so personally i doubt it was bad, but it's always possible.

yes, maybe better for pool with the bigger heavier balls and i do in fact say that on the site. quote:

"I am sure they must be good for American Pool if you believe everything you hear. But as a Snooker tip - don't think so..."

you should try my 14mm laminated tip. as an experienced pool player i would value your opinion on a direct comparison to the moori

[hegeland]

I understood you had put it on yourself, that's why I thought it was strange...

Probably it was as you say, just a bad specimen (right word?)?

I'm sure your tips are very good also, and specialised for snooker, which must be an advantage. The weigh difference of the balls must be a factor to consider.

[MikeWooldridge]

Although I know Mike is an authority on cues, I find his statement on Moori tips very strange. A wooden sound is in 99 cases out of 100 not to blame on the tip, but on the person who put it on or the cue itself...

lol. fair comment. but i put it on....

trust me, it was fitted properly, and the cue was a good 'un.

but maybe it was a duff one. doesn't matter, my tips play better....

[hegeland]

Indeed. The only way really to find out what you like is to test it yourself. Unfortunately the widely used phrase 'there is no right or wrong' sometimes that leads people to the misconception that it doesn't matter what equipment you have. For every cue/tip constellation you can have, in whatever price range, there is at least one very good player who plays with it. But of course that doesn't mean that that specific constellation is the best for you.

[ADR147]

this is true but people who pay £20 for a cue might think it a bit expensive!

the trick with the moori is to knock it in a few times before the final shaping. they are nice enough tips and i know a few people who use them for snooker but personally i prefer the talisman in the end tips whatever the make are personal choice there is no right or wrong.

[hegeland]

Good info Andrew, clear instructions and pictures for the novice, well done!

I agree the tip is probably the single most important thing of your cue.

I use a Moori 3 medium for my pool and it's the best I've ever used and the best ever made in my opinion. People pay £500 for their cue and then consider £7 for a tip is too much? Expensive cues are not price-worthy if it's playing ability that you're looking for. People should choose the tip they like the most, regardless of price, and then settle with a great quality nofancy cue if they want maximum playing ability for a minimum cost.

For snooker I've used Moori soft but not sure if I like it or not. Probably a cue tip designed specifically for snooker is the best. Although I know Mike is an authority on cues, I find his statement on Moori tips very strange. A wooden sound is in 99 cases out of 100 not to blame on the tip, but on the person who put it on or the cue itself...

[MikeWooldridge]

maybe ask mike what he thinks?

this is what i think:

http://www.handmadecues.com/extras/21-tipsoverview.htm

nuff said....

[ADR147]

maybe ask mike what he thinks?

[ADR147]

umm tricky - i would say its a firm elk not very hard.

[jack_dougles]

find an elk in the shop by squeezing them between your thumb and fore finger nails if it breaks its no good! stick it on as discribed and practice - if you are not an experienced player i doubt different tips would really help you, you would need to know your own game better to judge what tip suits you best. i would recommend get a tip on nicely fitted and concentrate on your play not the cue or tip.

hi found your article on tips very interesting, always been a fan of elkmaster and try to get a hard tip where possible would you say the mike wooldridge supertip class as an hard elkmaster but more consistent
regards colin

[trevs1]

find an elk in the shop by squeezing them between your thumb and fore finger nails if it breaks its no good! stick it on as discribed and practice - if you are not an experienced player i doubt different tips would really help you, you would need to know your own game better to judge what tip suits you best. i would recommend get a tip on nicely fitted and concentrate on your play not the cue or tip.

Good solid advice that.

Just get any decent tip on your cue and go play.

[casualties]

ok thanks andrew.

[ADR147]

find an elk in the shop by squeezing them between your thumb and fore finger nails if it breaks its no good! stick it on as discribed and practice - if you are not an experienced player i doubt different tips would really help you, you would need to know your own game better to judge what tip suits you best. i would recommend get a tip on nicely fitted and concentrate on your play not the cue or tip.

[casualties]

Thanks ADR. Cue tips, i've been wondering about them a lot the last 2 weeks.. A while ago i bought a cue craft which has an elk master (jumped off in the first week), so then i went back to the store, ask for another elk master but i don't really think they gave a real elk master but a thai version..

So i played with that one (only later gave it a thought that it could have been a replica), and after it needed replacement, i put a new tip on it. This one is a layered one, pretty hard and needs a lot of chalking..

Now i'm not a great player, i started in may last year and don't even make 20 breaks. What i wanna ask, should i try out what tips i like the most or should i just put an elk master (standard used by most ppl i think) and pratice more instead of thinking about trying out cuetips??