The Quest for Chalk

[markz]

Yes it is super expensive but pro's who tried it seems to like it very much.
https://twitter.com/MattSelt/status/892013298593517568
https://twitter.com/robhull_/status/882209887031316480

I managed to get a couple of pieces of Taom chalk for a decent price. Only used it for an hour last night but first impression is that it's the best chalk I've used. Felt like it gave good grip on shots, no chalk transfer to cue ball or cloth, no kicks but it was only an hour and I think a single block will last a fair amount of time.

[ADR147]

I managed to get a couple of pieces of Taom chalk for a decent price. Only used it for an hour last night but first impression is that it's the best chalk I've used. Felt like it gave good grip on shots, no chalk transfer to cue ball or cloth, no kicks but it was only an hour and I think a single block will last a fair amount of time.

I have 48 bits on the way after a few pros told me that combined with my tips they get no kicks at all. it is not cheap though!

[markz]

I have 48 bits on the way after a few pros told me that combined with my tips they get no kicks at all. it is not cheap though!

I'm just using a basic elk. I like the fact it's round instead of a cube, I can mess the top up of a square piece of chalk within a few sessions and becomes annoying to use. This wears evenly as its round and I reckon one piece may last me 12 months. I was daft enough to try kamui chalk which was crap and 10 quid dearer than the taom. Think for the benefits it's worth the initial outlay.

[ADR147]

I'm just using a basic elk. I like the fact it's round instead of a cube, I can mess the top up of a square piece of chalk within a few sessions and becomes annoying to use. This wears evenly as its round and I reckon one piece may last me 12 months. I was daft enough to try kamui chalk which was crap and 10 quid dearer than the taom. Think for the benefits it's worth the initial outlay.

I tied the kamui it was junk like putty but from what I hear the Taom is very good but still expensive.

[qc2]

I have 48 bits on the way after a few pros told me that combined with my tips they get no kicks at all. it is not cheap though!

Wouldn't this only apply if both players were using the same chalk? assuming your opponent uses regular triangle chalk would you not get kicks from their chalk residue on the balls?

Be interested to see how you get on with it.

[ADR147]

Wouldn't this only apply if both players were using the same chalk? assuming your opponent uses regular triangle chalk would you not get kicks from their chalk residue on the balls?

Be interested to see how you get on with it.

Wonder that myself.

[Vitikka]

Wouldn't this only apply if both players were using the same chalk? assuming your opponent uses regular triangle chalk would you not get kicks from their chalk residue on the balls?

Be interested to see how you get on with it.

Wonder that myself.

Yeah, it does not help that much if other is using normal chalk.

[markz]

I have 48 bits on the way after a few pros told me that combined with my tips they get no kicks at all. it is not cheap though!

Just a heads up for anyone interested in trying this Taom chalk. Andrew received his delivery and posted it on Facebook, says it's going to sell out pretty quick so get messaging.

[ADR147]

Just a heads up for anyone interested in trying this Taom chalk. Andrew received his delivery and posted it on Facebook, says it's going to sell out pretty quick so get messaging.

This is true - 48 bits arrived today 16 left!

[travisbickle]

Does anyone know the reason why this Taom chalk is so expensive??
It's only chalk after all, unless it has gold dust mixed in with it!!!

[TooDark]

If it's the same round chalk that Robertson v Allen were using then there were still kicks in that match.

[chrisg]

Is this new chalk really the future?

Have you read or heard about this chalk? link below...

http://uk.blastingnews.com/sport/201...001993229.html

Anyone else care to comment?

[ADR147]

Does anyone know the reason why this Taom chalk is so expensive??
It's only chalk after all, unless it has gold dust mixed in with it!!!

I guess because it is made in Finland not China!

[travisbickle]

I guess because it is made in Finland not China!

But it's still chalk at the end of the day.
Does anyone know how long one cube lasts?
I go though one a month using Masters Green.

[markz]

But it's still chalk at the end of the day.
Does anyone know how long one cube lasts?
I go though one a month using Masters Green.

One a month Travis? It must be all that side you use and double chalking after all those miscues lol