What kind of tip is better for a pool cue, s***w on or glue on?

Question

Wanna buy my hubby a pool cue for Christmas. I have one that you have to replace the leather on the tips, the one I'm looking at has tips that s***w on. Which is better?

Answer 1

Don't get one with a s***w on tip they are worthless and very hard to use english with.  Get a cue with a stay on tip and ferral then take it and have a medium sniper tip put on it they are the best. And it only cost about 40 bucks for the tip ferral and installation. I play a lot of pool.

Answer 2

These guys are right on the money. A glue on leather tip is far better than any s***w on. If your lookin to buy a cue with a s***w on tip then it probably isn't much of a cue. If your husband is serious about his pool game , even in the slightest , then he isn't going to care much for a cheap pool cue. I don't mean to be rude or harsh but thats just the way it is. What I would recommend is getting him a gift certificate and letting him go and pick out his own cue or whatever he likes. Just about any retailer that sells pool cues should also sell gift certificates. Good luck to ya.

Answer 3

Purchasing a cue for your husband is a great idea but it's a purchase that is waaaaaaaaaaaaay more important than something like a house or a car. I'm sure you want it to be a surprise but you're going to have to let him in on what you're doing.

A high quality cue is going to have a tip that is glued on. Tips are like tires on a car. They wear out with use but the better the tire, the better the ride.

Call your local billiards hall or wherever it is that your husband plays and ask somebody that shoots frequently with your husband what kind of stick he likes. TELL WHOEVER YOU TALK TO WHAT YOUR BUDGET IS. Prices for a cue can start at $19.99 (Wal Mart) and go as high as $2,000.00.

Does he like a 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, or 21 ounce cue. Does he shoot hard or soft (that helps determine what type tip the cue should have)? Does he have a preference to what brand he likes? Does he like a thick, thin, or thinner shaft? Does he like a s***w joint or a slip joint for assembling the cue?

It's a lot of information you'll need to have if you want this to be a real surprise but if you have to let him in on it to make your purchase, then so be it. Believe me, if you can't keep it from him, this is going to be the one gift in life that genuinely means "it's the thought that counts".

Answer 4

first off buying a cue for someone isn't a great idea unless they help you pick it out.  every single cue is different,  have to make sure it has a good feel weight balance etc.

a decent cue will not have a s***w on tip.  walmart cheapys are about the only thing that has s***w ones.  and believe me it makes a huge difference. have played with s***w ones and they don't have any consistency every shot is a lil different and doesn't feel like I'm in control.  i recommend u talk with him about what type cue he would like and take him shopping for one.  know it not as much fun not getting to see his face when he opens his presents but in long run it will be more appreciated

Answer 5

as an owner of three cues, the cheapest being $150 and the most expensive being $2,000,   the s***w on tips are cheap to replace but do not have the quality in their substances.  quality tips can cost up to15.00 a piece depending on the quality of the leather they are made of and the layers in their composition.    next u have to consider the ferule that the tip is mounted on.   the bad thing about the s***w on tips is that they can back out or loosen, causing a miss cueing or shot deflection and then mess up the threads which leads to a new ferule and tip replacement.   i strongly suggest you check with mueller recreational products at www.pooldarts.com or get their free catalog to see the difference between the cues, ferules, tips, types of wraps,  types of woods use to make the cues and just get a better understanding that the equipment one uses has a great effect on the game.  hope this helps you and your husband.

Answer 6

life_loverfl is right on the money.  there are an awful lot of variables and he covered pretty much all of them, only missing the taper on the shaft, pro taper or straight taper.  some of what he likes you can figure by looking at what he's using now, but just because it's what he has, doesn't mean he's looking for a match.  I personally have about 7 cues in varying weights, varying degrees of stiffness.  Also, for a few of them I have multiple shafts. a 13.25mm, a 12.75mm, or a 13mm and a 12.5.  the one thing I am consistent on is my tip, moori medium, but that's MY personal preference.  he may like a harder tip, or a softer tip, or he may want 2 of the exact same shafts with 2 different tips, yes they will play differently.  I have a friend who does it that way.  also depending on the brand a new shaft alone can be 100-200 or more, so before you lock into a new cue, perhaps just an extra shaft or two for what he may already have may be an option to look into.

Answer 7

Tips that s***w on are for tomato stakes........................depending on the level your hubby plays there are huge amounts of very good cues to purchase...........suggest going to the nicest pool room in your area and speak with the owner re local cue makers or recomending national brand cues they may have to offer.................and the amount of money you're looking to spend..................decent cues start at around 300 and run to 2000 or more.......................pick your poison