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Tip Shaper and Tip Tapper: Wat Do?

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07-12-2011 , 11:50 PM

Frank the Tank

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,458

So after a couple months of lack of funds and procrastination, finally put in an order for cue sticks. I ordered a Scorpion regular playing cue, an Action Break/Jump cue, and a multi-tool that's a tip shaper and tip tapper. I was advised to get one of those things to shape the tip to my liking and allow the tip for more chalk retention. So what the hell do I do to the tips once the shipment gets here?

07-13-2011 , 03:31 AM

sorrow

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,531

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

With all cues i've ever bought, the answer is 'Tear it off and have it replaced with something good'

07-13-2011 , 06:57 PM

GarthAlgar

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,332

Usually a good reference to shape your tip and the what i always used, is the the curvature of a Canadian or American dime.

The tool in the following link is a great tool for tip shaping and scuffing. I have one in my pool case and ive used it for years.
http://www.poolndarts.com/p-5011-Ulti-Mate-Tip-Shaper/
Hope this helps Frank

07-14-2011 , 02:35 PM

Wamy Einehouse

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Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,653

Shape and tap?

07-15-2011 , 01:36 PM

YouFaiil

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,505

file the edges, make it either flat/mushroom shaped, just a few things i've seen experienced players do to theirs.

07-15-2011 , 06:49 PM

Frank the Tank

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,458

I guess more specific questions would be how difficult is it to shape and tap? Is it one of those delicate things where I have to be very careful or I'll ruin the entire tip and render it useless? And how do I shape and tap?

Also, the standard tip from the places I ordered from is 13mm water buffalo for regular cues and phenolic for jump/break cues so I don't think I need to change the tips.

07-17-2011 , 01:57 PM

sixfour

should be called sevenfour

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 75,201

i literally just use sandpaper on my tip

07-29-2011 , 05:22 PM

KAB44

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Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixfour

i literally just use sandpaper on my tip

07-31-2011 , 12:02 PM

chim17

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Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 56,128

This seems like an appropriate place.. what do I look for in a tip? I want to upgrade mine as I'm improving.

07-31-2011 , 06:03 PM

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Wamy Einehouse

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Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,653

Quote:

Originally Posted by chim17

This seems like an appropriate place.. what do I look for in a tip? I want to upgrade mine as I'm improving.

Depends on a large range of factors, most of which rest on what your personal preferences are. The main factor is hardness, although there are some other things to think about depending on your cue and playing style.

08-08-2011 , 03:38 AM

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NoAdderallGrind

newbie

Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixfour

i literally just use sandpaper on my tip

I straight up use sandpaper on my tip too when I used to play.

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