OK, I've gone through dozens of "hard" plastic TTs through the years, and I always have to stretch them to fit my bit "T"... Usually just boiling water to heat 'em up, then stretch them on a wooden "form" slightly larger than my "T."

I recently got an XXL "soft" one, stretched it, and within hours it had gone back to nearly its original size. Any clues on a permanent stretch, or do I stick with the hard ones? (I really like the feel and looks of the softie.)

I have the same problem-soft rubber seems to have a memory which is a shame for big thumbers like us!

I saw a guy that is making custom thumb tips from a plaster mold of your own finger. I thought this was a great idea. Any one have one of these? It is made by Arlen studios.
God Bless,
Lauren

I've seen the Arlen too. To me it seems overkill for most routines and most thumbs.

Seems like it would be useful if you're trying to fool magicians. Otherwise it's unnecessary.

But if you've got huge thumbs to deal with, it could be the way to go just for that reason.

I like the softies as well.

Frank

PLEA: If anyone is even THINKING of posting the story about the CHROME or FLORESCENT thumb tip, stop now. Thanks in advance! lol

Cheers!

Jimeuax

But that's WHY I need a good soft tip! My thumb, through a quirk of nature, is actually flourescent orange with a chrome thumbnail...

Unless I cover it with a flesh-colored plastic one, no one will ever see it!

Dai Vernon spent a lot of time painting a "6th finger" trying to EXACTLY match his skin tone. If it's good enough for the Professor....

Cheers! Jimo