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09-08-2012 , 08:37 AM

blahblahblahk

stranger

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6

I have a J&J jump/break that needs a new tip. Thinking phenolic would be best. Any and all recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

09-08-2012 , 12:56 PM

coreyyy

newbie

Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 33

Get a phenolic tip, or you're not going to jump the ball accurately or easily. You'll need it professionally installed however.

09-08-2012 , 01:48 PM

blahblahblahk

stranger

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6

Does brand make a difference or are all phenolics pretty much the same? I've heard good things about icebreaker tips.

09-08-2012 , 08:50 PM

coreyyy

newbie

Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 33

Icebreakers are where it's at. I would also take a look at Tiger -- they are solid jump cue tips, but they aren't phenolic.

Otherwise if it's a cheapy like J+J, I would say any tip would do.

09-08-2012 , 10:25 PM

DZC

centurion

Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 158

Like core said, phenolic is great. It is a type of material and not a brand. Most name brand jump tips will work great. Icebreaker, samsara, Etc

09-09-2012 , 12:17 AM

blahblahblahk

stranger

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6

Thanks for the advice. Really appreciated.

09-11-2012 , 12:54 AM

jmitchell42

mother****ing photoshopper

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16,275

i have one with a phenolic tip and ferrule. i love it. thought i cracked the shaft the first time i broke with it tho.

if you want some amazing stroke work shoot with the phenolic tipped cue for some games. really trues it up. can't make a lot of errors since it won't chalk well. loved it.

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