Shaping and Scuffing Cue Tips

The most important part of any cue is the tip.  Your major concern should be how well it maintains it's shape and holds chalk.  The tip should never be smooth and hard.

• The tip should be shaped within a nickel radius.  A gauge is available with most tools.
• Use a tip shaping, scuffing tool to maintain the nickel radius.
• Rotate the cue while pivoting the cue back and forth.  Be careful not to over sand and wear the tip down too quickly.  Remember, you are not sanding down the tip, simply shaping it.
• Use a Cuetec Bowtie, Cue Cube or Ultimate Tip Tool on the leather tip to roughen or create deep perforations for maximum chalk retention and better ball control.
• Apply a small amount of cue wax to the outside of the tip and burnish.  This helps prevent the tip of mushrooming and will sharpen your sights in relation to the cue tip and the ball.

Mastering The Jump Shot

If winning matches is your goal, jump into the mind of pool professional Robin Dodson as she teaches the secrets of mastering the jump shot in her new, highly anticipated DVD "Mastering the Jump Shot."  Robin's step-by-step instruction incorporates over twenty years of teaching and experience in world class competition into this user-friendly and easy to navigate DVD.  She will show you:

• How to play the percentages
• How to aim
• How to improve your stroke and follow through
• How to develop your accuracy
• The drills that made Robin a master of the jump shot

Robin shares memories from her long and storied career along with photos and music.  Whether you are a novice or a seasoned player, your game will definitely improve with the knowledge Robin offers on the jump shot.