As I mentioned in my previous post, in order to get an accurate reading for our pool cue tips, there must be consistency in the testing process.  Here are the parameters we used: Standard Shore A Durometer 1Kg (2.2 lbs) of pressure Average of three tip measurements 0-100mm scale We've logged our results on our handy new ultimate pool cue tip guide, but in case you don't feel like clicking the link, here's what we've got so far.  Keep in mind that our results might vary…

Today's the day!  We just got our fancy new durometer in the mail, so let the cue tip testing begin! What is a durometer you ask?  Simply put, a durometer is a tool that allows you to check the density or hardness of material.  For the purpose of these experiments, we'll be using the Shore A chart, which is most common for softer materials and soft plastics, with a scale rating of 0-100.  To give you a point of comparison, here are some measurements for common…

One of the most frustrating aspects of selling billiards equipment is the lack of clear information available.  Tips are a perfect example of this.  One of the more frequent questions we'll get is asking about the difference between a soft, medium and hard tip.  There are some numbers floating around but these often create more questions than they answer. For example, a Moori soft tip has a "density rating" of 63.8 whereas a Kamui medium tip rates at 74.2.  What…