Clank noise

[Cozziola]

I’ve got a new 1 piece cue that I makes this noise at times.

I feel like screw back shots it’s more apparent.

Could this be my technique? Or is it the tip or ferrule?

[Cue crafty]

No idea of your standard, but if you can usually play a screw shot then... First take the tip off, check the tennon is secure to the ferrule, no gaps etc. If this is all sound and secure you may have a bigger problem of a loose weight in the butt of the cue to contend with.

[vmax]

Check the tip first, it's usually something like a split in the tip that isn't immediately apparent. Give it a pull all the way around and look to see if it widens at a certain point.