I've been retipping cues for years, and all the guys in the pool league that are not confident come to me . I've replaced ferrules also with just basic tools . Just key to always have a sharp blade . Have watched lots of videos just for curiosity and I'd say yours is probably the best . Just a great basic tutorial with no faff , well explained with good visual .
Thanks so much for making this look so easy and simple, sick and tired of all the videos showing ppl with these machines that spin the cue, i mean cmn we not all pro cue tip installers, and im sure the pro tip installers dont need advice on how to install
I remember somebody gave me a wafer which you slightly Wet with water and placed it underneath the tip let it dry then glue the tip on top , the wafer was really thin and once you glued the tip on and sanded it all down etc it acted like a cushion or shock absorber and it did wonders for my game , don’t really know if they are still available , it’s defo worth a try and you will notice the difference straight away !
Sure you found one already - but they’re called tip pads. Mostly for american pool cues, or ferrules that shave away at the tennen (like mike wooldridge cue ferrules)
Excellent video, very informative. I do have a question tho, I've recently bought a cue off Mark Williams at an exhibition and it doesn't have a tip, rather a sort of "filler tip" I guess you could call it. Its not soft like an actual tip, it's hard so I'm not sure if cutting it will work? I was wondering how would I go about removing it to actually install a proper tip?
I saw a good tip (sorry) for centralising the tip. Wrap adhesive tape around ferrule with about 1mm overlap. After you've applied glue just drop tip into the tape collar. Apply pressure as it sets. Only need about 2 wraps around the ferrule.
Thank you for this very elaborate video, i noticed some mildly deep scratches on top of the ferrule when my tip fell off, do you reckon i should sand it down or should i just install a new tip regardless?
It's somewhat uneven already ( 0.2 or 0.3 mm)so i thought maybe sanding with a fine grit (400-600) may level it and remove the scratches, or do you think the scratches won't affect the tip installation that much? Sorry for the many questions, there are no cue repair shops in my country
Hey there Cuebald, if I have a 9mm ferule, should I put an exact 9mm tip on there, its hard to get it right, or does it have to be bigger tip then trimmed down? which way is best? If it should be bigger, how much bigger? many thanks.
Got a new cue coming in a week or so, looking for some advice on tips, going to be used for 8 ball pool and 8.5mm. Should I go layered or use something like a century soft?
It's so subjective and down to personal preference. I've used both layered and pressed tips over the years. Currently on Century G4. But had same performance out of a layered talisman trinity tip. Try a few and settle on one i would suggest
What do you think about buying a 14mm tıp and stucking it onto the snooker cue? İn the area that i live i cannot find a decent soft 11mm tip so i'm thinking about picking up a 14mm kamui. Will i get away with this plan? Thanks in advance.
I just got my tip changed at nearby club but when I try the tip doesn't seem to be crabing the ball and easily to miss cue can you give me some advice thanks
I've got into snooker within the last 6 months and bought a basic snooker cue for around £30 not too long ago, but cue tip that was already fitted when purchased doesn't seem to hold any chalk and one side of it is raised more than the other. Therefore, should I just change the tip with a new one that came with the cue?
I've just started playing, I got a cue of my partners grandad and I'm gonna replace the tip with a Century G1 Tip, would you say that needs 'Spiking'?? Thanks for replying
@@tuph8814 no. You only use the spike tool after the tip has been played in over weeks/months. You may not need to use it at all. Just shape the tip with sandpaper
@@CueBald yes i guess its the glue. Because when it has no problem when i play no odd sound or something like that. Can i try a little scrap on base of the tip? Or shall i continue playing with this?
@@CueBald i always like my tip to be so tinny around 8.80 mm it always works for me. But eventually its falls of. I like to play screw and spin shot more on the bottom of the cue ball. Its mu natural way of playing.
I have an elk pro on now I like how it hit but wore out quickly, I like to play hard and dig into the cue ball , I’m just not sure what tip to try next lol
@Damian Challis generally a ferrule will last a lifetime if looked after. Brass ferrules are soft so you can lose a bit over time with retipping and cleaning etc. You would only generally repace it if it has chips or dents in it or worn down. I'm now using a titanium ferrule which is a much harder metal
@@CueBald so in other words u had a whippy cue that already causes deflection on shot having a titanium reduced that deflection and restored some balance in a sense so I wonder how u find that balance if a cue is stiff does this potentially mean a titanium ferrule wouldn't be as great ??? What's the best cue tip you used to date as might think of getting a different one but not used anything other than elkmaster or blue diamond so I m unsure as so many variables out there like cc tips but four grades kamui etc to name a few
@Covert Narcisistic Awareness In a nutshell yes. It helped massively with the whippy shaft. My new cue is like an iron rod and has a brass ferrule. Very little deflection, similar to my old cue with the titanium. I won't bother putting a titanium on the new cue. As for tips. I've been using century for a few years now. I've used G2 G3 and G4. Like them all. I have loads if you want me to send you some freebies to try.
@@CueBald thats very kind of you and yes would be most appreciated as I say I ve only ever used blue diamond and elk master so far and would like to try others to see what I like best but have absolutely no idea on any of them myself but would like to try others so would be much appreciated if you could thank you I understand there are many variables such as the cue the tip etc lots of things but don't know unless u try em out I suppose how do we go about sending them out privately?
You wouldn't do that to a normal clean ferrule I agree but that ferrule was in a bad state and needed something slightly abrasive to clean it up. It's a very fine wet and dry foam pad which wouldn't damage the ferrule as a one off. Craig Fitzpatrick uses it on his ferrules
This can happen with brass ferrules from lots of tip changing. Brass is soft ya see. You would need to replace it or have it machines square. I would highly recommend a titanium ferrule
@@CueBald cheers m8, I have seen them and heard lots of pros are using them now. Problem being id end up breaking me cue if I try it myself, gonna need to find someone in Plymouth that does cues, problem being we have fek all snooker clubs down here anymore, rileys closed, Victoria snooker clubs gone, the Belgrave is now flats, I'll have to ask to old folk up the legion 😆
Absolute terrible tutorial! 1. Never use sand paper on a brass ferrule just wire wool to polish it up. 2. Why did you not cover the ferrule with masking tape to stop glue getting on it
1. It's not sand paper. It's a fine grade foam pad which is less abrasive than wire wool! It was recommended by a reputable cue maker actually! 2. Masking tape can be used for people who are not confident in changing a tips. I've done loads and experienced enough not to get any on the ferrule 👍
Calling the guy out for using sand paper and not masking the ferrule . Did you not see the state of that cue before he repaired it . Personally I think he did a great job .
@CueBald but people who are watching this are gonna be learner's so they're not gonna be good at it. Kinda defeats the object of the video also no details mention about grit of sandpaper wool etc.
