Oct 8, 2009. #1. I have a Jerico Bacote Stinger that I bought several years ago. Well I have decided to play on a BCA 8 ball league and had to change the phenolic tip to leather. I never knew how much of a mess someone could do just changing a tip. I went to a local poolhall that I play in and since they do cue repairs I brought in a Samsara J A phenolic tip can add about 17% more power or energy to a break as compared to a medium-hardness leather tip. TP B.22 shows how peak tip contact force and contact patch size vary with shot speed. It also shows how to simulate different CB speeds with cue drop tests. For other effects related to tip hardness, see cue tip hardness effects. The material used to make the tip generally determines the density and the hardness it will have. The materials vary from phenolic, leather to other materials that are defined by the manufacturers. Solid leather Tips vs. Layered Leather Tips. The question of which is better between a solid leather tip and a laminated leather tip has always been JF-BK2 (Leather) Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings. $ 360. This powerful break cue from Jflowers definitely gives you the most bang for your buck. Carbon fiber shaft. Sports grip in embossed leather. This monster of a break cue has the optimal weight and length for speed and control! You should also check out the NEXT GENERATION Phenolic tips are not capable of being flattened or deformed in any way, even if you're breaking like a mad man. Probably not. I went back to a phenolic tip after wearing down a clear acrylic tip. New break cue carbon fiber shaft lots of pop and my break is probably above average for my level, somewhat frequent execution of pro quality breaks What size cue tip do the pros use12mm vs 13mm cue tip Cue 13mm 12mm. Check Details Check Details. Best Cue Tip For Draw - The Bitter Truth Backed by Science. Check Details. Cue Tip Size and Shape Effects - Billiards and Pool Principles. Check Details. 12mm vs 13mm Cue Tip - Advatanges Pros and Cons + Englishes. Check Details .

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