Billiards Tips For Cue Sticks.

Are you looking for new billiards tips to place on the end of your cue?

Are you looking for Tips about playing pool?

Either way we can get you hooked up here.

This page is mainly for the tips that go on the end of your Pool Cue. You will find a link close to the bottom of the page for free tips and training on the fundamentals of pool and billiards.

Below this text you will find a picture with with push on or slip on cue tips. I do not recommend these kind of tips under any circumstances. These push on tips and the threaded screw on tips are completely worthless in my opinion.

Billiards Tips Push On

Glue on Billiards Tips are the only ones that I recommend.

The tips that glue on the end of your ferrule (The white plastic or ivory on the end of your pool cue) Yes glue on tips will provide a much better hit, last longer and help you with cue ball control.

The glue on pool Cue Tips will also last much longer and look much better than the push on or screw on variety.

Replacing the tip on your cue can be a tedious job. I know it is for me. We have several professional cue repair guys in our home town and I always take my cues to one of them.

The next thing to decide is do you you ant a hard tip or a soft tip?

I personally prefer a hard tip because they ware longer and I control my shots pretty well with the hard tip. There are many players however that prefer the soft tip over the hard tip.

I would recommend playing some with each until you find the one that works the best for you.

You will also want to be careful about how much you rough up or shape your tip. The more you shape it or rough it up, the more often you will need to have it replaced.

Replacing the cue tip can be a pain in the neck. You have to get the cue to the repair person and then usually pick it up a day or 2 later. This requires timing, if you only shoot with one pool cue.

How to Take Care of Your Billiards Tips

Good billiards tips cost a little, but they last a long time if you treat them right. Here is what I do to keep my tip in good shape.

Chalk before every shot or two. Chalk helps the tip grab the cue ball. A dry tip is how you get a miscue.

Keep the tip shaped like the edge of a nickel or a dime. That round shape lets you hit above, below or to the side of center and still get a clean hit.

Scuff the tip only when it gets slick and shiny. A little scuff helps it hold chalk. Too much scuffing just wears it down.

Do not leave your cue in a hot car. Heat is bad for the glue and the wood. It can make a tip come loose.

When the tip gets thin, or it starts to spread out over the sides of the ferrule like a mushroom, it is time to take it to your cue repair guy.

Billiards Tips for Beginners: Hard, Medium or Soft?

Most tips are made of leather. They come in soft, medium and hard. Each one feels a little different.

A soft tip stays on the cue ball a tiny bit longer. Many players feel it gives them more spin. The trade off is that it wears out faster and loses its shape sooner.

A hard tip lasts longer and holds its shape. As I said above, that is what I use. It takes a good stroke to get spin with it, but it gives me a solid hit.

A medium tip sits in between. If you are new and do not know what you like, a medium tip is a safe place to start. Then play with a hard one and a soft one when you can, and see which one feels right in your hands.

There are also layered tips. These are thin layers of leather glued together. Many good players like them because they hold their shape well. They do tend to cost more than a plain tip.

Billiards Tips and Tricks That Help Your Game

A great tip on your cue will not fix a bad stroke. Here are a few simple billiards tips and tricks for playing better pool.

Stay down on the shot. Keep your head still until the ball goes in the pocket.

Hit the cue ball where you aim on it. If you want a center ball hit, look at the center of the cue ball as you stroke.

Follow through. Let the cue keep moving forward after you hit the ball.

Use a soft speed when you can. A soft hit gives you better control and the pocket plays bigger.

Think about where the cue ball is going before you shoot, not after.

Billiards tips for cue sticks FAQ

How often should I change my billiards tips?

It depends on how much you play. Change the tip when it gets thin, gets hard and slick and will not hold chalk, or when it mushrooms over the sides of the ferrule.

Are glue on tips better than screw on or push on tips?

Yes. Glue on tips give a better hit, last longer and help with cue ball control. That is the only kind I recommend.

Can I put a new tip on my cue myself?

You can, with a tip kit and some patience. But it is a tedious job. I take my cues to a pro cue repair guy, and I think most players are better off doing the same.

What is the best billiards tip for beginners?

A medium leather tip is a good start. It gives a nice mix of feel, spin and long life while you learn what you like.

Once your tip is in good shape, the next step is learning what to do with the cue ball. In my book, 8 Ball Winning Strategies, I show you how to plan your run out, play smart safeties and close out the rack.

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