Here is a guest post from our beloved sponsor Nishiki brand regarding how to choose the correct cue tip for you.
Recently, new cue tips have been appearing one after another, and some of you may be struggling to decide which one to go for. No matter which cue tip you choose, it’s never a wrong decision! However, the selected cue tip may not necessarily match your cue, playing style, or feel.
I, too, used a certain cue tip for a long time because of the reason, ‘I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but everyone is using it…’ There was no problem with my play, and I only thought of replacing the cue tip when miscues occurred frequently. However, when I started using NISHIKI cue tips, the number of times I made mistakes on shots where I often miscued before decreased. The curve when applying twist was different. When adding twist with the left and right striking points on the cue ball, the curve appeared before hitting the target ball. As a result, the cue ball went to a slightly different location than the imagined position of the target ball, leading to shot errors.
NISHIKI cue tips matched my own sense and the performance and functionality of the cue tip. Thinking, ‘I need to adjust shot speed because the cue tip or cue has power…’ or ‘It’s too sharp, so let’s move the striking point a little towards the center…’ means you are making shots that differ from your own sense.
I believe the ideal is to play with your own sense, where the cue ball and target ball follow the imagined line, and to present a challenging shot to the opponent. If you’re thinking, ‘I want to find a cue tip that matches my own sense better than the one I’m using now,’ please try challenging yourself with a cue tip that’s different from your usual choice. In that case, consider including NISHIKI cue tips as an option.
NISHIKI cue tips are a combination of performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. There is a black type that easily adds twist and a brown type that excels in straightness. There is also a rich variety of hardness options, and the price is 1980 yen including tax.
I don’t think that the cue tip is good just because it’s cheap or good just because it’s expensive. The cue tip that matches the performance, functionality, and price to your sense is the best cue tip for you. Why not try finding the cue tip that best matches your cue and playing style?
It’s the only part that touches the cue ball. Wouldn’t it be nice to pay attention to it? NISHIKI BRAND®“
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