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Voodoo 5-in-1 Billiards Tip Tool
Friday, December 25th, 2009The Diamondback ATROX Tip Tool
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
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.
Review – The Tip Pik
Sunday, December 14th, 2008
I don’t care who you are, whether you’re just starting out or if you’ve been playing for years, every pool player simply must have a Tip Pik in their bag. There are a ton of tip scuffers out there, but the Tip Pik is in my opinion the single most important tool for any pool player. The whole idea behind it is that you puncture little holes in your tip which leads to better chalk retention. Some people will give it a little twist, but I’ve never found it necessary to do so.
The Tip Pik comes in a few flavors, including the Tip Pik Shadow where the needles are inverted and the Tip Pik Shadow Chalker which doubles as a pocket chalker. You can usually find any of these tools for around 15 bucks. The only downside to them is if you jab yourself with the needles, it doesn’t feel too good. The needles can also wreak havoc on your pants pockets if you leave it open.