Tip - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Tip

Tip is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Cue Terminology.

The tip is the end of the cue stick which strikes the cue ball. Normally the tip is made of leather or multiple thin layers of laminated leather. Synthetic materials have also been used for cue tips but were not favorably received by players and are seldom seen anymore.

See: cue tip for more on the meaning of "Tip".

Tip - Usage

What material is your cue's tip made from?

Billiards - Tip

Title: Tip
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 3/15/2006
Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:50:03 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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