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Riggers
Home away from home Joined: 30-Mar-2006 Posts: 4454
From: Barnsley (centre of the universe)
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Posted: 2006-04-28 08:23
I'd have like to have done a poll on this but the forum software doesn't seem to support it. Since I'm fairly new to the game I'm interested in what tips people prefer and why. I tried a Le Pro and found it way too hard and wouldn't take chalk well. Now I have a triangle and that seems much softer giving me more feel and responsiveness. I've never used a Moori so I'll probably give one a try. I'm also interested in how people prefer to shape their tips. Personally I like a domed tip with some depth to it but I know that some people prefer to go for something very flat and shallow so they can 'feel' the cue better. That never worked for me. I know that at the end of the day there isn't a right or wrong answer and it's about what works for you but it will be interesting to hear everyone's views. ***Admin edit: Tweaked thread title. [ This message was edited by: Administrator on 2006-04-30 10:41 ]
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bruno
Home away from home Joined: 14-Mar-2006 Posts: 673
From: Aberdeen, Scotland
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Posted: 2006-04-28 12:52
I changed my tip to a moori soft and found it to control my shots a lot better than a hard tip.
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Destroyer
Home away from home Joined: 14-Mar-2006 Posts: 530
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Posted: 2006-04-28 13:24
On 2006-04-28 12:52 , bruno Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! I changed my tip to a moori soft and found it to control my shots a lot better than a hard tip. so thats the reason for Sundays perfromance? hmmm 
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kingoftherack
Just can't stay away Joined: 14-Mar-2006 Posts: 95
From: Reading
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Posted: 2006-04-28 16:05
I use a sniper tip - it's like a layered version of an elkmaster. Not too hard and not too soft, thay also last ages
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stox
Just can't stay away Joined: 14-Mar-2006 Posts: 131
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Posted: 2006-04-28 16:50
I've tried a Moori medium but didn't like it too much. I then tried a talisman WB medium which I liked a lot.
I'm now trying a triangle tip like Riggers as I use these for 8 ball and love them. They are quite hard and need to be scruffed up with sand paper regularly but I just seem to get me 'feel' from it.
I'll let you know more once it's been on there for a while.
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bruno
Home away from home Joined: 14-Mar-2006 Posts: 673
From: Aberdeen, Scotland
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Posted: 2006-04-28 16:59
On 2006-04-28 13:24 , Destroyer Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! On 2006-04-28 12:52 , bruno Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! I changed my tip to a moori soft and found it to control my shots a lot better than a hard tip.
so thats the reason for Sundays perfromance?
hmmm  No comment Davy.... I did get a nose bleed after getting so far in a SAPPA tournament though...  Although a moori gives me more control in certain aspects of my game, it still doesnt cure my "9-ball-itis" 
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Tricky
Quite a regular Joined: 15-Mar-2006 Posts: 43
From: Sussex
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Posted: 2006-04-28 18:59
Medium Mooris are my prefered tip but quite expensive at £11.99, ive just started using Tiger Snipers they are just as good and are only £9.49.
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Riggers
Home away from home Joined: 30-Mar-2006 Posts: 4454
From: Barnsley (centre of the universe)
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Posted: 2006-04-29 11:07
On 2006-04-28 18:59 , Tricky Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Medium Mooris are my prefered tip but quite expensive at £11.99, ive just started using Tiger Snipers they are just as good and are only £9.49. You are not using your preferred tip so you can save £2.50?
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Tricky
Quite a regular Joined: 15-Mar-2006 Posts: 43
From: Sussex
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Posted: 2006-04-29 18:48
I was basically pointing out that by trying to economise i have found an equally good tip at a cheaper price. God your picky 
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Danny
Home away from home Joined: 14-Mar-2006 Posts: 909
From: Manchester UK
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Posted: 2006-04-29 20:10
On 2006-04-29 11:07 , Riggers Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! On 2006-04-28 18:59 , Tricky Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Medium Mooris are my prefered tip but quite expensive at £11.99, ive just started using Tiger Snipers they are just as good and are only £9.49. You are not using your preferred tip so you can save £2.50?
well according to the other topic... this 2.50 could buy him 12 pieces of blue master chalk lol! [ This message was edited by: Danny on 2006-04-29 20:11 ]
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Posted: 2006-04-30 11:31
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Riggers
Home away from home Joined: 30-Mar-2006 Posts: 4454
From: Barnsley (centre of the universe)
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Posted: 2006-05-01 23:52
Thanks Admin. Before posting I did search the forums for 'tip' as I thought the subject must've already been raised but the search didn't turn up the stuff you linked to.
Interesting stuff. Since posting I've played a little with a Moori medium and still found it quite hard. I think I'll stick with triangle for now.
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