Taom Fusion Tip & Green V10 Chalk

[@TheMysticSpade]

I moved to a Taom fusion tip around November last year and after getting used to it I don't see myself using anything else. I now have the Taom fusion tip on my gen1 OB1, Franco Custom Kielwood and my custom Cabron Fiber shafts. I was a moori soft player for over a decade then decided to switch it up and don't regret it at all. I also use the V10 chalk and it truly is one of if not the best chalk out there.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Have you tried the zan hybrid max? It's a similar concept but I'm curious how they compare. The zan is good and used by a lot of top players on tour. I found it to be good but didn't love it.

[@TheMysticSpade]

@@donkeydiehard879 I have very limited experience with it and I will say they play VERY similar. If I would have to say anything I would say the Zan leans more to the soft side where as the fusion is more towards the medium side.

[@donkeydiehard879]

@@TheMysticSpade that's what I was wondering! Thank you. I'll probably stick with the Zan. I want the outside to be softer since the middle is more firm.

[@TheMysticSpade]

@@donkeydiehard879 the fusion tip outer edges are softer than center but I wouldn’t say it’s as soft as the zan.

[@thomaswalchesky8961]

Love the chalk. My concerns with all tips is the consistency from new to worn down. Many tips have a tendency to change as it gets worn down.

[@gtrmusic69]

I have Predator Soft and Predator Medium on all my carbon fiber shafts. Use them depending on what game and humidity are happening.

[@yes2crypto]

I recently bought my first Taom chalk this last week due to another one of your videos. And now I think I want to try the Taom fusion tip.

[@chefarj]

Hows your experience?

[@yes2crypto]

@@chefarj with the chalk, absolutely wonderful. It doesn’t leave any marks on the cue ball, and I always feel like I have a good control of my stroke. With the new tip, however, I put it on a new cuetec avid 11.75 shaft that I have yet to start using.

[@MisterEDit1]

I need one of these cue tip replacement contraptions 😃👍Chalk is a bit steep in price but might be worth it in the long run 🤔

[@bird80]

V-10 is awesome! I’ll have to try the Fusion tips.

[@labmakfoto]

Can you make a another review or a follow ip review about the fusion tip? If you need to adjust the aiming, how it feels when hitting the cue ball, and the spin, compare to the tips etc,, thank you

[@felixroman341]

Greetings Lil' Chris. Great review! Keep up the good work.

[@felixroman341]

Just wondering- have you made a video comparing Aramith balls to Cyclops vs the Predators? I personally own a set of Cyclops. Your comments as always are appreciated.

[@donkeydiehard879]

The V10 chalk is the best on the market at it's not even close. Do wish it stuck better to phenolic but it's not terrible. I am curious how this tip compares to the zan hybrid max. Seems like the same concept and the zan is amazing.

[@BROU-bb2uc]

Hey Chris I shoot with a Morikami tip love it.

[@chefarj]

It hits harder compare to Kamui Medium Clear black or Kamui Clear Medium brown. Taom fusion is harder in middle of the tip, Grip like Medium and Control like soft tip. That why they named it Fusion.

[@arthurhom-shaw4056]

I use medium clear black, good to know, I kind of felt the Kamui's hit a little softer for being medium tips but hold their shape well. I'll switch eventually to try out the Taom Fusion tip once this one wears out

[@chefarj]

@@arthurhom-shaw4056 taom is better compare to kamui when it comes to grip and holding it shape. I own kamui clear black and clear black soft tip.

[@dougquara6302]

Nice out. It will be interesting to see how much if any the tip changes with reps. I have been using V10 chalk for about 6 months, averaging around 1/2 hour per day, and it does not show any visible signs it's been used. I can chalk up once per rack without increased incidences of miscuing, although I do look at the tip often to see if it needs refreshing. Polishing the balls can be done much more infrequently, and yes, the cue ball stays incredibly clean. I also need to clean the table cloth much more infrequently. So for me, it's win-win-win-win, and considering how long I anticipate this chalk will last, cost isn't a concern. When I play league and use house chalk, I have to remember to chalk up every shot, so I have added to my PSR at least looking at the chalk every shot when playing with V10 so I don't forget it when I'm not using it.

[@famousyoutuber2375]

Nice early morning pool

[@wesleywilliams1186]

Man that's the cue I want so bad! I've wanted it for so long. I can't find it anywhere now.. 😔

[@markslates2154]

Chris, question: You compare the Fusion tip to the Predator Victory Soft. The look of the Victory Soft removed indicates it had been on the shaft for some time. My experience is that soft tips harden significantly with use. Are you really comparing the Fusion tip to a "soft" tip? I use a Kamui Original Soft. And while I wish it would play like a soft tip forever, I find that I am playing with a hard tip after about a month. Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I've only had my Predator Ikon4-5 for about 6 months and I would consider that to be long enough for the tip to harden like you're describing. You can see in this video, where I changed the tip on my Predator Blak4-5 to a HOW soft ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4vFmn6Xf8mor8U ), that the original Victory Soft was about 2 years old.

[@SenseiNatePlaysPool]

Hell yeah man. Get used to it, I think it’s gonna be great :)

[@johnsteger]

I use the V10 and love it

[@Przn_Mike]

Chris! You gotta make an updated video on the tip! 🙌🏻. What’s your thoughts on it now???

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I still use the Taom Fusion today!

[@Przn_Mike]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Good stuff! Got mine put in the other day. Swapped from the sniper tip. 🙌🏻

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

@@Przn_Mike How are you liking it?

[@Przn_Mike]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Definitely feel the difference from the sniper to the fusion. Always been a fan of the sniper tip. But that changed overnight! Appreciate the recommendation!!!

[@johns9070]

Just a thought, if the tip is harder in the center and one uses a 14mm on a 11.7 and shaves most of the side soft off and is now playing with the harder center

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

That's actually a good thought that I hadn't thought of.

[@JoeRN2B]

What type of lathe is that? I would like to do my own top work. I have a wood lathe and tablesaw but that looks like really cool lathe. Thank you!

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

This is the cue lathe that I have www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/

[@jasongunawan7635]

Hey Chris, which tip do you prefer, the How tip or the Taom Fusion? And how do they compare to the Kamui and Predator Victory tip?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

The more I've been using the Taom Fusion on my JFlowers cues, the more I've been liking it. I don't really have a comparison to say which one is "better". I've shot with all the ones you're asking about and I haven't hand any complaints with any of them.

[@buang420]

I really enjoy your videos. What do you do for a living if u dont mind me asking?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I'm a software developer

[@chrism6317]

Lil Chris in thinking about getting a Lathe. What do you use/recommend?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

This is the one I have www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/

[@dumbref1459]

I recently purchased the V-10 and like it a lot. If you do a drill with cue object balls in the same spot there is a slight marking but nothing like less expensive chalks and it brushes out easily. More importantly, it covers and stays on the tip much longer, especially my break cue. Have you found any differences between the pyro and v10?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I currently don't see any difference between the pyro and V10. Both leave my hands and the cue ball clean.

[@Joseph-xi5bt]

I really like the hit of the kamui medium athelte. How does the fusion compare?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Haven't hit with the Kamui medium athlete, so I can't compare. What I can say is that I have a preference for the Taom fusion over the tips that you would've seen me use on my channel.

[@TitleistD22]

Both of my shafts have the Taom Fusion tip on them Revo 12.4 and my 314. It does stay consistent and plays very well. Chris is there any difference between the V10 chalk and the Pyro besides the color?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I haven't noticed a difference between the V10 and the Pyro

[@TODEEPONAIR]

Very nice video Chris. But can you tell me what shape tip a nickel or a dime.

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

It's more of a nickel shape.

[@TODEEPONAIR]

Thanks Pal

[@noeramirez5139]

hi chris, what the difference between taom pro tip and this taom fusion, i bin use taom v10 chalk for a while and i love it. today i will use for a first time the taom pro tip for 3 cushion

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

The Taom Fusion has a "nice" medium feel hit to it. I've also shot with The Taom Pro Soft tip and it's definitely softer than the Taom Fusion. I haven't tried the other hardness levels with the Taom Pro tips.

[@johncoach14]

Liking the commentary - could you add talking 2 balls ahead, so we get to see why your going for the position on the next ball, to get to the 2nd ball ahead?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I do something like what you're asking about in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJooSZhdl6h5o

[@AndrewChozen1]

Where can I buy the tip shaper you are useing on the lathe?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Here's where I got my lathe and the tip shaper www.cuesmith.com/automatic-tip-shaper/

[@AndrewChozen1]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Thanks a lot👍 Much appreciated!

[@TombiDTA]

Hey chris, would it be okay to do a retip without a lathe?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Yes, it can be done. Check out this video by @DrDaveBilliards kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpKYfmOreLCekLc He replaces a tip by hand.

[@jbart9309]

I use the Pyro. Could you tell any difference on cue ball cling or residue compared to the v10?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I currently don't see a difference between the pyro and the v10

[@gaimcap]

I only ever really noticed chalk marks from Pyro on miscues and some break shots really. In the last month or so of playing with v10, I’m not really sure I can ever really remember any significant chalk marks at all for whatever that’s worth-but it kind of feels like you’re basically be going from 9/10 clean with the Pyro to 9.2/10 with v10. It’s kind of hard to say it’s much of an improvement, but it’s also not like there’s any real difference in price. Cost me the same $19 either way.

[@shawnlim2971]

Taom fusion hows the draw shot on this tip? Is it similar to medium or soft tip?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Drawing the cue ball is good. In regard to medium or soft, I'd say that it does actually land in between.

[@Tom_Vala_III]

I use these both. Chalk is the best. Tip is something different that you need some time to get used to (had kamui black medium previously).

[@alucidfrost]

Hey, Chris just curious I just refelted my table and made it grey, and I’m looking for a high quality chalk that is consistent and won’t be to messy on the grey. I’ve looked into pyro and v10, Although I’m worried it might leave marks on the cloth. Any recommendations?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

I haven't had any issues with the Pyro or V10 themselves leaving a mess on my table. If you're worried about chalk marks on your table, I would be more concerned of the tip of your cue dragging along the felt when you hit low on the cue ball.

[@alucidfrost]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Appreciate your response, Chris. I only had issues with chalk marks from Kamui chalk, mostly when I shot a power draw shot. However, I hadn’t considered my stroke as being why I sometimes leave chalk marks. Something to work on, I suppose. I think I'm going to try out taoms v10 chalk based on your and others' recommendations. Thank you for your response.

[@AllDay-Headley]

Hey Chris. What type of lathe do you have?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

www.cuesmith.com/the-mid-size-cue-smith-with-sliding-headstock/

[@AllDay-Headley]

Thanks brother!

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

what does Tip Crystal do?

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

It helps burnish the tip and prevent mushrooming. Sometimes I’ll use cue wax too.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Thank you for taking the time to respond, I've been needing something to help my tip to stop mushrooming.

[@Mad.Haessig]

I had a love hate relationship with the taom fusion i miscued alot and blamed it on the tip but that was a skill issue so i baught them again

[@queenbestgroupever761]

I have the same problem now.lot off miscues

[@Mad.Haessig]

@@queenbestgroupever761 it was in fact a skill issue

[@midnightmadness406]

With the Taom V10 chalk, you should be able to run several racks without re-chalking.

[@donkeydiehard879]

You absolutely can. However, if chalking is part of pre shot routine, like mine is, I go through the motions without using much chalk.

[@capacheto]

The chalk embeds itself into the tip so well I can take my shaft out of the bag and still shoot with it without chalking.

[@donkeydiehard879]

@@capacheto I can testify to this. I actually roll my tip on the carpet before leaving the pool room, out of habit. I've done that, then when I shot again, put my cue together and shot without rechalking... Still didn't miss cue. 😂 Done it more than once.

[@stanfordturner]

I'd recommend using the OLFA 18mm Heavy-Duty Snap Off Replacement Blades in their 18mm Heavy-Duty Utility Knife (L-1) and snap off and use a new edge every time you cut a tip. Don't bother with their regular 18mm blades the Ultra-Sharp are just better in my opinion.

[@Daveco82]

I'll stick with my Triangle tip.

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

To each their own

[@330devans]

Never have I blamed miscues on chalk or tips. These comments crack me up!

[@rashad5969]

Talk about having an early morning motion sickness 🤢🤢

[@LilChrisPoolPlayer]

Yeah, lesson learned on camera placement when working with my lathe. I'm looking at putting a wall mount above my workbench to put the camera on.

[@jr307]

The chalk is the best in world ! About Taom Fusion tip, forget it ( the worst tip i ever try) ! Phoenix soft is much better and cost just 5 dol

[@keykey1401]

TOAM V10 is the most overrated chalk in the mark. Never had so much miss cues before

[@Chris-mw8dr]

The Best Chalk I've Used is " Kamui .98 "!!! It's Got the Grip etc...