Cuetec Bowtie Tip ToolCuetec Bowtie Tip Tool is a 3 in 1 tip tool that includes a shaper, a scuffer, and a tip pick. It is the perfect tool for every pool player and it's small enough to fit in your pocket. The Bowtie Tip Tool has 3 distinct uses: Cue Tip Scuffer, Cue Tip Shaper, and Cue Tip Aerator. Cue Tip Scuffer the purpose of the scuffer is to simply roughen the surface of the tip so it will hold chalk. Most new tips come with a finish that needs to be scuffed off