I hated it. The whole year. Why go a year if I hated it, because I accept that adjustments must be made - I must adapt. So, hating it was just part of adaptation - I thought.
I never could get used to it, so after 12 mos, back to an Everest I went, but now... I wanted a little something else out of my tip, but just could not put my finger on it.
Being the type that will dwell on an issue until I completely understand it...I dwelled. Must have been 6 months or more....
So, the wild hair I got was to try the Sniper again, but this time - since I never could play with "blue" tips I colored the sides of it Black (after installation) - coining the name "Sniper del Negro" - kinda like the secret menu at In-N-Out Burger (e.g. double double - Animal style).
And guess what...It worked. This is to date the best tip I have found for me. Why you may ask...Due in large part to contrast.
I am a firm believer that the darker (now Black) cue tip provides far more contrast against the white cue ball; therefore it is easier for me to identify where exactly my tip is pointing - resulting in a more accurate hit.
Maybe it's all in my head, but I tell you...there is something to it!
Try it for yourself.
Know this; anytime I install a Sniper, I ask the cue owner if they want it Black - explaining why I ask - and 100% of they time, they go Black!
I am a firm believer that the darker (now Black) cue tip provides far more contrast against the white cue ball; therefore it is easier for me to identify where exactly my tip is pointing - resulting in a more accurate hit.
Maybe it's all in my head, but I tell you...there is something to it!
Try it for yourself.
Know this; anytime I install a Sniper, I ask the cue owner if they want it Black - explaining why I ask - and 100% of they time, they go Black!
