Pool Cue News and Review

The Original Tip Pik

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.