1 Billiard Cue Tips Raw Materials Analysis
Billiard Cue Tips are mainly made of leather, with the most commonly used raw materials being pig leather or cow leather. Among them, the multi-layered heads of billiard cues are generally made of pig leather. This is due to the inherent characteristics of pigskin. The multi-layered leather head can more effectively demonstrate technical levels such as high elasticity, increased friction (grabbing the ball), and powder hanging. The grain surface of pig leather is uneven, the pores are thick and deep, the pores are distributed sparsely in the leather surface, the grain nipple is raised obviously, the furrow is deep and irregular, so the grain surface of pig skin is much rougher than that of other skins. The pores of pig leather are round and thick, and they are arranged in a triangle in a group of three, which is the unique style of pig leather. And this style just caters to the technical requirements of high-elastic ball grabbing and powder hanging with the tip. In addition, the single-layer leather head of billiard cues is generally made of cow leather. Cow leather has the characteristics of high density, good elasticity, durability and wear resistance.
Table Key Raw Materials Suppliers
Raw Material | Suppliers | Contact Information |
Pig leather | CK International, Ltd. |
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The Leather Guy |
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WENZHOU XIANG SHUN LEATHER CO.,LTD. |
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Cow leather | Montana Leather Company |
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The Hide House |
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Nehal Leather Woik |
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2 Factors Affecting the Price of Billiard Cue Tips
The brand and quality of Billiard Cue Tips products will be the main factors that affect the price, which can have a great impact on customers. If the product has a good brand image, the price of the product will have a great brand value-added effect. Famous brand products adopt the “high quality and high price” strategy, which not only increases profits but also makes consumers feel psychologically satisfied. In addition, material is another important factor that affects the price of Billiard Cue Tips products. Billiard Cue Tips are mostly made of leather, mainly including cowhide, pigskin, etc. In addition, there are resin heads made of materials such as phenolic resin and polycarbonate. Typically, multi-layer club heads made from pigskin are more expensive.
3 Major Downstream Buyers of Billiard Cue Tips
The major downstream buyers in the billiard cue tips market include Q’s Billiard Club, California Billiards, The Billiard Club, The National Billiard Academy, Billiard Sport Academy, Barcelona Pool Billiards Academy, and JOY.
Table Major Downstream Buyers Analysis
Downstream Buyers | Contact Info |
Q’s Billiard Club |
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California Billiards |
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The Billiard Club |
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The National Billiard Academy |
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Billiard Sport Academy |
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Barcelona Pool Billiards Academy |
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JOY |
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4 Drivers and Opportunities of Billiard Cue Tips Market
Table Drivers and Opportunities of Billiard Cue Tips Market
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The growing popularity of billiards | As people’s living standards improve, more and more people begin to pay attention to leisure and entertainment activities. Billiards, as a sport that is both competitive and entertaining, has been loved by the masses. The number of billiards clubs and billiards halls around the world continues to increase, and young and old, men and women, can find their own billiards place. In some places, billiard halls and clubs have even begun to be combined with cafes, bars and other places to provide consumers with more choices and a richer consumption experience. In addition, in addition to the traditional billiards game, some novel billiards-derived activities such as snooker and billiards battle games have also begun to attract people’s attention and love. These novel forms and novel ways of playing further the popularity of billiards. Therefore, with the increasing popularity of billiards, improvement of people’s living standards and increasing demand for leisure and entertainment, the billiards industry is growing day by day, thus promoting the demand for Billiard Cue Tips. |
Home entertainment growth | Family entertainment is an important part of people’s daily lives, and billiards, as a common entertainment project, has always played an important role in the family. It can not only enhance communication between parents and children, but also improve the skills and intelligence of family members. In modern society, communication between parents and children is very important. However, due to work and study pressure, it is difficult for many family members to find time and opportunities to communicate effectively. The game of billiards provides a platform for family members to participate together, promoting communication and interaction. Family members can play together in front of the pool table, share each other’s joys, sorrows and joys, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Secondly, billiards is a highly technical game that requires players to have certain movement and thinking abilities. In family entertainment, players can improve their batting skills and tactical awareness through continuous practice. Family members can learn from each other and make progress together, not only improving their skills, but also cultivating decision-making, logical thinking and other abilities. As more and more people invest in home entertainment, the market demand for Billiard Cue Tips continues to grow. |
The development of billiards sports competition | There are two different theories about the origin of billiards: one is that it originated in England in the 14th century; the other is that it originated in France in 1510. Billiards first became popular in France in the 18th century. Billiards has gradually become a competitive sport since the early 20th century. In 1927, the first World Professional Snooker Championship was successfully held in London. On March 21, 2018, WCBS (World Federation of Billiards) officially announced that, in cooperation with the host country FFB (French Billiards Federation), billiards has become an official candidate sport for the Olympic Games to be held in Paris in 2024. On March 13, 2021, the Asian Federation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) announced that billiards will become part of the 2030 Doha Asian Games. As the highest level of competition in sports, competitive sports events often receive enthusiastic attention from the public. These events not only attract large audiences but are also widely reported by major media. This exposure has increased the popularity and influence of billiards and cultivated more billiards enthusiasts, thus promoting the growth of the Billiard Cue Tips market. |
5 Limits and Challenges of Billiard Cue Tips Market
Table Limits and Challenges of Billiard Cue Tips Market
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The popularity of modern entertainment activities such as video games | Modern leisure and entertainment activities are diverse, and the options for leisure activities are gradually increasing. The Internet is one of the most popular and convenient forms of entertainment currently available. With the popularity of smartphones and tablets, people can obtain information, play games, shop, listen to music and watch movies through various applications anytime and anywhere. For example, people can watch the latest movies and TV series through online video websites, learn all kinds of news and gossip on social networking sites, and use online shopping platforms to purchase various products. Of course, people can also play gambling games with other people through the Internet, or find like-minded friends online to chat and make friends, making themselves happier. Video games are one of the most popular entertainment activities among modern young people. With the continuous development of game technology, gamers can experience various highly simulated scenes and interactions in the game. In addition, gamers can play games with players from all over the world and meet new friends in the game. At present, electronic games have developed into a competitive sport, and the number of players participating in international electronic game events is constantly increasing. With the development of electronic games and the Internet, the time people spend on traditional sports activities such as billiards gradually decreases, which will lead to a reduction in the market demand for Billiard Cue Tips. |
Rising labor costs | With economic development and aging trends, labor costs in various places are gradually rising. For example, according to the latest employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in January 2024, the average hourly wage of American workers was $34.55. Including January’s increase, wages have increased 4.5% over the past 12 months. From 2018 to 2022, China’s hourly wage will grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%, reaching US$5.6 in 2022. It is expected that hourly wages in China will continue to grow to US$7.4 by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2023 to 2027. Increased labor costs will impact Billiard Cue Tips companies’ operations and profits. In addition, many countries around the world are currently facing labor shortages. For example, according to a report by the German Federal Labor Office, 200 of about 1,200 occupations surveyed in 2022 will experience labor shortages. About 50.5 million people will quit their jobs in 2022, according to the JOLTS report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Due to labor shortages and rising prices, companies in the industry have had to raise wages to attract workers. The shortage of labor has restricted the company’s business development, and the increase in labor costs will affect the company’s operations and profits. |
