Cue tips are small purchases with several easy sources of ordering error. A product title may mention a cue even when the photograph shows only replacement tips. A price may apply to a box rather than one tip. A diameter label does not tell you whether a particular repair is appropriate. Resolve these details before replenishing a club repair desk.
Order cue tips by measured fit, construction, hardness and confirmed pack count. A brand name or an 11mm label is not enough to identify a compatible replacement or compare a per-tip price with a box price.
First establish what the listing actually includes
Identify whether the item is a replacement tip, tip-and-ferrule assembly, repair kit or complete cue. Read the title and inspect the matching product photograph together. If they disagree, obtain written clarification. Do not assume tools, glue or a cue shaft come with a box of tips.
Our Blue Diamond listing uses the supplied photograph of boxed cue tips and the supplier’s listed 11mm leather format. The exact tips-per-box count is still a quotation question. The image is useful for identifying the offered packaging, but it does not verify brand provenance, hardness or the delivered quantity.
Confirm fit with the person doing the repair
Give the repair technician the actual cue and ferrule dimensions. Ask them to specify the replacement diameter, construction and fitting method. Some replacements require fitting and trimming; that work should be planned rather than inferred from a game label such as snooker or pool. Do not order a smaller tip simply because it is available at a lower price.
Record the selected hardness and ask how the supplier identifies it on the package. Do not infer hardness from color. For a new supply source, use a sample and keep the approved packaging reference so the next order can be compared against the same item.
Put these fields on the purchase line
| Field | What to write | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | Brand / model and replacement-tip type | Distinguishes tips from a cue or kit |
| Diameter | Confirmed supplied size and required fit | Prevents an incompatible replacement |
| Hardness / construction | Supplier-confirmed option | Avoids choosing by appearance |
| Sales unit | Tips per box and boxes per carton | Makes quantities and prices comparable |
| Packing evidence | Current label photo and itemized count | Connects the quote to the delivered pack |
| Provenance | Requested brand-sourcing evidence | Branding alone is not proof of origin |
Compare unit prices only after confirming the pack
Use a common denominator: quoted pack price divided by the confirmed number of tips in that pack. For example, a hypothetical US$60 pack containing 50 tips would be US$1.20 per tip before freight; a US$60 pack containing 25 tips would be US$2.40. These are arithmetic examples, not the pack count or selling price of the Blue Diamond product.
Keep the approved pack count in both the purchase order and receiving checklist. Count a sample carton on arrival and retain the label. If a future shipment changes its packing format, update stock units before staff book the delivery into inventory.
Make the next order easier to verify
Keep one reference record with the product link, exact option, label photograph, purchase unit and date of approval. Record actual usage separately from repairs rejected or redone. This gives the purchasing team a practical reorder quantity without treating every box as interchangeable.
For a mixed accessory order, label cue tips separately from chalk, repair tools and gloves. Ask whether all requested brands and hardness options are available in the same shipment before committing the club maintenance schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Is an 11mm tip suitable for every snooker cue?
No. The actual ferrule, tip type and fitting work must be checked for that cue.
Does the box photograph prove a pack count?
No. Obtain the count and sales unit in writing.
Can I compare two box prices directly?
Only after confirming the same tip specification and number of tips per box.
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References used for the product discussion. Listing terms can change; availability and final specifications require a quotation.