A "tip" of english is often misunderstood. The dimension of one's cue tip off center is not a reliable measurement for this, since tips come in a wide variety of width, type, hardness, and curvature. Two factors define "one tip of English" for diamond system "kick" application - 1) a consistent and defined speed, and 2) the result of hitting the cue ball off center laterally using this programmed speed. These two items can be mastered by any player with any type of cue stick and tip amenity. In