Super Diamond tips are listed by KiyOk as a dedicated brand. The official GOLD listing specifies a multilayer calf-leather construction, 13.2–13.4 mm diameter, 5.3–5.6 mm height, six layers, and H+ hardness. Those values describe GOLD and should not be assumed for every model.
Hardness and series choice
A hard tip deforms less and holds its shape longer, but it rewards accurate radius work and a clean contact. A softer tip gives a different response and needs reshaping sooner. There is no objective “best” series; match hardness to discipline, shaft diameter, and your stroke.
Fit and compatibility
Check the blank against the shaft diameter, cue type, and game: pool, pyramid, or carom. A small oversize allows trimming, while an excessive blank wastes leather and complicates centering. Carbon shafts may have maker-specific bonding requirements, so confirm them with the manufacturer or technician.
Installation, chalk, and care
The technician removes the old tip, levels the ferrule, selects a compatible adhesive, and centers the new blank. After curing, the radius and edge are finished. Chalk adds grip; it does not change the leather hardness. Apply a thin coat, keep it dry, and avoid aggressive sanding of laminated layers. If separation appears, use a cue technician.
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