I've used a lot of tips in the past and two tips I have always gone with and loved are.... Pheonix Black M (fitted with the cues since I only use Pheonix cues) and Talisman M. I managed a nice 54 break with both of those tips which personally is great. I only go once a week and I'm happy if I get a 30+ on one game. Anyway....I heard Pheonix reds are softer than blacks but not sure how they would be in comparison to the two I mentioned. Anyone tried them? Does it change the feel a lot?