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Got my new Cue from Paul @ Welsh Pool Trading. The tip is quite rough. As this is my first "proper" cue, do I need to sand the tip down, or just chalk it up. Sorry for the newbie question.
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Tom. Do you know what type of tip it is? Any chance of posting a photo? Personnally I like a nice domed shape and always sand my tips down a lot before playing. I like the chalk to stick nicely to the tip. Some folks (Peter Ebdon) like a nice mushroom shape with edges hanging over the ferrule. I think if you try a few screw backs you'll soon know if the tip is ok.
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I don't know what type of tip it is im afraid, got a pic thou. I have emailed Paul but Im eager to give the cue a go tonight
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Yeah Tom looks a bit rough. Don't like all those ragged bits but easily sorted. Must be somebody at your club could take a look and decide wether to file it down or just replace it. Nice domed shape that hold the chalk would be my preference. Here's a not very good picture of one of my cue tips.Comment
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I'll have a ask tonight, although I doubt it needs replacing, it's brand new!Comment
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So you bought the cue from Paul eh, good cues, (and he gave you a good deal by looking at the price you paid
) the one i have is a one piece and would be absolutely perfect if it were just 1/2" longer (my playing partner only ever uses this cue - must start charging him lol ) Pretty sure it will be an elk tip on it, as that what mine looks like. Play with it for an hour and you will soon see a change to the tip, good luck
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Yeah I went for it, and Paul did me a deal Just waiting for the mini-butt to come through.
Seems to hold the chalk nice, so i'll have a play tonight and see how it goes.
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That tip looks like a blue diamond or elkmaster and by the looks of it has been roughed up the wrong way . The tip looks very spongy and soft and will take a fair amount of playing in before you can feel some firmness .
It will take a few hours to play in , and i would turn the cue around every few shots to trey and get it even . I wouldnt use sandpaper as the fibres seem tro loose as it is . Just knock it in with the balls .Comment
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Cheers for the input, off now to the club so will bed it in.Comment
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Didnt think he made cues anymore? Did you have the cue made?Comment
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Bigmeek,
Your pic could have done with a few more pixels, as it is a little on the small side. Make the longest side around 800 and it will be ok then. But do not try and stretch that pic to 800, or will not be much good.
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It was indeed. Well got a few frames in last night with it. First impression, my word what a cue Couldn't believe what a difference from me cheap Cannon (budget peradon) this makes, glides so well. Even my mate with his Riley which was alot better than my canon said he didn't want to play with his cue anymore.
Hit some lovely long shots from the word go, although my game wnt down hill in the 2nd and 3rd frame.
Roughness seems to be disapearing and conatct with cue ball seems good. Going for some solo practice over the weekend as playing partner is in Vegas.
Suprising with the weight of the cuye, 19 1/4 oz, the balance point doesn't make it feel heavy at all (canon was 17oz)Comment
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Yeah, I'm the only man in the world who doesn't own a digital camera!! I took the photo with my mobile phone camera which is only 2 megapixel. Must get round to upgrading my technology someday.Originally Posted by Acrowot View Post
PS Just off to listen to the news on the "wireless".Comment
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Think it was on e-bay for a time. Was tempted to buy it myself. Wish we could persuade Paul (Bitter) out of retirement.Originally Posted by jrc750 View PostComment
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