Consider the material when choosing a cue tip. You can choose from soft, medium, and hard materials. It also has an effect on how the cue feels, which may make a firm shot feel better. It also has an effect on the squirt as well as the sideways tip flex. The shaft flexibility and endmass flex decrease when the tip feels soft.
Hard
Most professional and high-level players prefer a cue tip made of hard material. It requires less maintenance than a hard tip and retains its shape for longer. It absorbs the cue ball's energy better than a softtip.
Soft
A Soft cue tip can be very useful when a player wants a more pliable cueball. These tips are usually made of leather and can be found in many different hardness levels. The material that they are made of can vary from laminated leather to single-piece materials. Other common materials include phenolic and bakelite.
Medium
The Kamui range of Cue Tips are made of premium pigskin and feature a ten-layer construction. This construction allows for maximum porosity as well as humidity resistance. They have excellent chalk retention which allows for improved tip-grip, and prevents miscuing. These tips will last for years, and you can buy a set of ten.
Phenolic
The phenolic tip on your pool cue can add up to 17% extra power to your break shot. The material has a smoother contact surface, and it is more responsive to pressure. These properties make phenolic Tips a great choice for players looking to improve their power.
Leather
One of the most sought-after types of tip is the leather cue tip. Unlike synthetic ones, which are made of plastic or cork, leather tips offer a high level of control and durability. Leather tips are more popular, but synthetic tips might be better suited for home use.
Splice
If you're thinking about buying a new pool cue, there are a couple of different ways to splice the tip of it. Some prefer to hand-splice their tips. This process is more labor-intensive and more expensive. You can purchase a cue with a hand splice if you want to play top-quality.
Size
A good rule of thumb is to make sure that the tip of your cue is the same size as the shaft. This will ensure that you hit the ball more evenly, and generate less vibration. A smaller tip will also create less squirt when the ball is hit, which will give you a better feeling for your shots.
Materials
It is important to consider both the angle and spin of the ball when choosing materials for a cue tips. A slightly rounded tip can give the ball spin. A rounded point is usually more round than the curvature a dime. A rounded tip can also be thicker than a penny.