How to change the cue tip?
It starts with changing the tip.
Many people don’t realize that this simple change can be the difference between a good stroke and a bad one.
Then you can replace the ferrule, the weight, the wrap and even the joint if you really wanted to.
In other words, the basic reference is already going to be pretty good and, like any good relationship, it grows over time.
I hope this has helped you understand a little more about pool cues and make the right decision.
From Dr. Dave
Types of cue tips according to density and hardness
Article by Keven Engelke from PoolDawg
The main characteristics to look at when choosing a pool cue tip is density and hardness.
Tips vary in hardness from “super soft” to being as hard as the cue ball itself (phenolic).
The hardness of the pool cue tip that you choose will depend on your style of play and whether it is for a playing cue or a breaking pool cue.
Soft tips will absorb more impact causing the tip to stay on the cue ball for a split second longer than harder tips.
This will result in more cue ball spin, commonly referred to as “English”, when struck off the center of the cue ball.
Softer tips tend to get misshaped faster and will require more maintenance to keep a nice rounded shape and to fix any mushrooming when the tip bulges out over the side of the ferrule.
Because of the additional maintenance, softer tips end up needing to be replaced more frequently.
