Bowtie Tool

If you only have one tool to maintain the tip of your cue, the Cuetec Bowtie Tool is the one.

This 3-in-1 tip tool includes a shaper, a stripper and a tip picker that nudges the tip to help it hold the chalk better and prevent mis-shots. The perfect tool for any pool player. Small enough to fit in your pocket.

The Bowtie has 3 different uses: cue tip scraper, cue tip shaper and cue tip aerator.

cue tip scraper

The purpose of the scraper side of the Bowtie is simply to roughen the surface of the tip so that it will hold the chalk. Most new tips have a surface that needs to be rubbed down before you can use the cue. Also, over time, depending on the hardness of the tip and frequency of use, the tip will compress into a smooth surface that will also need to be rubbed down. You lightly scrape the surface of the tip using either a twisting motion or a back and forth motion so that these surfaces are scraped off and the chalk sticks to the tip.

cue tip shaper

The shaper is used to shape the tip into the desired dome curve that you are comfortable with. You lightly scrape the tip by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise, making sure to work your way around the entire tip. Players commonly use a dime or nickel to measure this curve.

cue tip aerator

The purpose of the aerator feature is to slightly break up the surface of the tip when it is new or has been compressed after prolonged use. You need to unscrew the bow tie in half to expose the aerator pins. Carefully roll the aerator over the tip and puncture the tip with small pin holes to allow more chalk to enter. You do not twist, turn or scrape the tip with the aerator. You will tear the tip to pieces. You can still shape and/or sand afterward.

Delivery and shipping costs

SHIPPING COSTS (INCL. VAT) DELIVERIES WITHIN GERMANY

Free shipping within Germany for orders over 40 €.

• Free shipping does not apply to items with specific shipping costs.
• For non-individual orders such as teams and schools , please contact servicecenter@sportdepotshop.com for a shipping estimate.

NOTE: Some products with specific shipping costs are not eligible for the Free Shipping promotion. Some of these products cannot be purchased online and must be ordered by contacting us .

DELIVERIES OUTSIDE GERMANY:

Below you will find the different shipping costs per country (except bulky goods and EWAVE)

DELIVERY TIME

In-stock orders typically ship within 2 business days, except for custom items. A tracking number will be emailed to you once your order has shipped.

Delivery times may vary depending on the product. This is because some items are not located in our central warehouse and must first be transferred to the central warehouse for shipping coordination. For customers outside of Germany, an additional delivery time must be added.

During certain higher volume shipping seasons, shipping delays may occur.