10 mm tip on a JP cue ( SUPREME )

[BBinCANADA]

I see that most of the other cues are 9.5

Could you please tell me the advantages and disadvantages

of such a wide tip ?

I am an average player,so should I really care.

By the way,opinions please on my choice of cue.Suggestions ?

Thanx in advance........BB in Victoria,B.C. Canada

[Bigmeek]

Generally a 10mm tip is more suited to the average player as it can lead to less mis-cues and more chance of centre of ball striking. The downside is that you can't get as much action (spin) on the cue ball. Good players and the pros will use a smaller tip as they are more interested in doing a lot with the cue ball. Wouldn't worry about it too much. Once you've filed and shaped it a bit and with a lot of play it will be smaller. Good luck.

[Terry Davidson]

It's as bigmeek says on tip size. I prefer playing with a 9.5mm or slightly less and also it makes it easier when I put on a new tip as there's a little room for error with the ferrule slightly smaller than the tip.

Plus it's easier to purchase 10mm tips from any of the manufacturers.

However, just so you know, in the past most of the really great Canadian pros used tip sizes greater than 10mm but they also used plastic or fibre ferrules.

It's very difficult to get a plastic or fibre ferrule to stand up and not crush at less than 10mm.

Terry

[merlin1234]

If I ever get around to buying my own cue I plan to put a tip on it exactly the same diameter as the cue ball for maximum ease of striking.

This will have the additional advantage of making my breaks much longer as chalking time will be greatly increased.

[damienlch]

If I ever get around to buying my own cue I plan to put a tip on it exactly the same diameter as the cue ball for maximum ease of striking.

This will have the additional advantage of making my breaks much longer as chalking time will be greatly increased.

ermmm... dude, the diametre of the cue ball is like some 2 inches... your chalking time would definitely be increased due to the large surface area of your cue tip...

[merlin1234]

Yes, that's exactly right.

I have calculated that if I equal my best ever break of 27 with such a tip then my opponent will be in his chair for approx 44 minutes.

I plan to video myself for proof of concept and then sell this strategy to Peter Ebdon.

[mike.crowe]

ermmm... dude, the diametre of the cue ball is like some 2 inches... your chalking time would definitely be increased due to the large surface area of your cue tip...

It's lucky that Damienlch was here to explain your joke for you!!! lol

[escade]

Yes, that's exactly right.

I have calculated that if I equal my best ever break of 27 with such a tip then my opponent will be in his chair for approx 44 minutes.

I plan to video myself for proof of concept and then sell this strategy to Peter Ebdon.

hahahaha

[damienlch]

Yes, that's exactly right.

I have calculated that if I equal my best ever break of 27 with such a tip then my opponent will be in his chair for approx 44 minutes.

I plan to video myself for proof of concept and then sell this strategy to Peter Ebdon.

in that case... you will need to find a good chalk... let me introduce you to the latest revolution in chalk technology... Cuebik!!

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[poolqjunkie]

Wellcome to a fellow Canuck.

With a 10mm tip it is a bit forgiving on your long pottings, but it also throws a ball a bit more. With a smaller tip you can strike the cue ball more precisely. When the cue ball is tight on the cushion, perhaps a smaller tip is a bit easier to strike. But what it all comes down to is just personal perference. Some pros play with bigger than 9.5mm tips.

John Parris cues are good playing cues, I think if you get one you should be quite happy. If you can find one on the used market and it is in good condition then it is even better.

Supreme is a good choice. I like olivewood but it does tend to get darker over time, just thought you should know that in case you dont.