I use this chalk with a Kamui soft tip with a set of Aramith Premium balls. It gives amazing cue ball control. It leaves some residue on the cue ball after harder shots but it's easy to clean off. It helps you avoid miscues as it gives great contact with the ball even when shooting from the rail. I did not experience too much of kick, even when the cue ball collets some chalk dust. It coats the tip nicely, stays on pretty good, so you don't have to chalk that often.