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Archive for March, 2009

The Diamondback ATROX Tip Tool

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

ATROX Tip Tool

ATROX Tip Tool by Diamondback

Ok, so this is a pretty decent tool.  Diamondback calls it a 10-in-1 tool, however I don’t think I’d go so far as to say it has 10 uses. That being said, it does have a number of different tools available.  I’m not sure its quite worth the $35.99 MSRP price tag, but like I said, its a decent tip tool.

Pros:
-It has both a dime and nickel scuffer, a nice feature considering most tools only offer one or the other.
-The tip picker works nicely as well in a similar way to the industry standard Tip Pik.
-It has a magnetic seal, making it compact enough to fit in a cue case pocket.
-It carries a lifetime warranty, so if it breaks, you can call Diamondback for a replacement.

Cons:
Some of the other “tools” don’t work to my satisfaction or simply aren’t really relevant. For example, they claim one of the tools to be a bridge elevation. I suppose you could use it that way, but I wouldn’t really call it a tool. You may as well call it an 11-in-1 tool as you could use it as a paperweight or a crime deterrent.

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Cuetec Hi-Tech Cue Cleaner

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

cuetec cleanerSo here’s the deal with the Cuetec Cue Cleaner. If you own a cue with a fiberglass coated shaft, this is pretty much your only option for cleaning your shaft.  Cuetec cues, Scorpion cues, those Eliminator NFL cues, you get the idea.  You can’t use an abrasive on any fiberglass shafts because it will scratch the hell out of the shaft.  So, you’re left with this stuff.

Don’t get me wrong, it does a decent job cleaning your fiberglass coated shaft, its just a shame that there isn’t any alternative.

Here’s the official description:  This cleaner produces a smooth, moisture resistant surface that protects the cue shaft from chalk penetration and repels dirt and dust. Unlike damage that can occur to your expensive wood cue from constant sanding or sticky shafts that can occur from product build-up, Cuetec Hi-Tech Cue Cleaner will help maintain your wood cue like new and provide an ultra smooth, beautiful finish. Because this product does not contain petrochemicals, silicone oils or waxes, it is safe and effective to use on wood, composite, graphite or fiberglass shafts.

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The Little Tipper Tip Tool

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Little Tipper Tip Pik
The Little Tipper Porcupine Scuffer

Just what the billiards industry needs… yet another Tip Pik style tool.  Don’t get me wrong, its a solid tip tool.  Its just disappointing in that its nothing new.  It comes in four colors and has a keychain and clip, but otherwise its pretty much the same as the Tip Pik.  Price is about the same, it works the same, so if you want a tip pik with a keychain, this is definitely your bag.

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The Allison Fisher Billiards Aim Trainer

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Billiards Aim Trainer

Allison Fisher BAT Billiard Aim Trainer

Ok, here’s how it works:

1) Align the BAT with the center of the object ball and the pocket.
2) Rotate the BAT until the BAT Arrow points back at your cue ball.
3) See the degree of the angle, contact point, path of the cue ball and how much of the object ball will be cut.
4) Play your shot.

If this sounds at all familiar to you, that’s because it is basically the same concept as the Ghost Ball Aim Trainer (which sells for about $20 less by the way).

If you’re curious as to how it works, check out the demo video:

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The Ultimate Chalker

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

The Ultimate Chalker

The Ultimate Chalker

Ugh.  Seriously, this thing is not worth owning.  Here’s the deal.  The Ultimate Chalker clips on to your belt and has a chalk holder that connects to the clip with a magnet.  Its fine as long as you never knock into or rub up against anyone or anything.  When you’re in a crowded room, this thing gets knocked off all the time.

Better bet is to just get yourself a regular old pocket chalker.  Its cheaper and you won’t be picking it up off the floor every five minutes.

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