Snooker Cue Joints (Cuemakers look in particular)

[samad]

Why is it that in 3/4 cue in most companies cues have such a joint that the mini-butt cannot be jointed to the shaft of the cue . I only know that Mike Wooldridge and Peradon do this . Why is it that other cue-makers have not started doing this ? It really helps if the mini-butt joins in the shaft when you are playing in your home table and are just cramped by 3 or 4 inches less space . I had to buy a new short cue for my table because the Mastercue I bought didn't have this option .

Surely it is not more expensive to have a female joint in the shaft such that the mini-butt can join , Its only an added benefit which helps when playing pool or when you are just a little short in snooker / billiards room .I'm sure all you people would agree that such a joint is rather useful

So why is it that all cue-makers have started using this system ? Is there any reason or is it just that they couldn't be bothered ? I mean this won't cause any problems or it wouldn't give proper cueing would it , especially if MW uses it

thanks for sharing anything that you may feel . let us know if you agree or not
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[thai_son22]

just request it. the craftsman cue im using has this option. and ive also got one of adr's cues. has the same option.

[samad]

OK , but Trevor White , Mastercue , Mastercraft , many others do not have this which can be a little pain . So i was wondering why isn't the option a standard in cues ?

[thai_son22]

i have no idea

[nostawmail]

green baize do aswell

[RGCirencester]

As do Welsh Pool Trading, and my cheap chinese cue as well.

I agree its useful and I'm quite handy with a very short cue...

[samad]

As do Welsh Pool Trading, and my cheap chinese cue as well.

I agree its useful and I'm quite handy with a very short cue...

LOL, yeah i know some companies do it , but i thought why not EVERYONE ?

[BITTER]

Most older cue makers only look at Snooker cues, and a short cue was never really needed..
Plus they don't really like selling to poor pool players

I have used the same joint in our cues from day one as I designed cues for Pool Players rather than Snooker.
Hence ny Mini butt can be used as a short butt and also as an extension

Some makers even put the male joint in the shaft, that's just stupid.....
But they are stuck in their old ways and I guess that's how they like it..

Plus they don't allow for easy screwing of your cue together when drunk,,,
Parris and Cue craft are terrible after 10 pints...

[samad]

Most older cue makers only look at Snooker cues, and a short cue was never really needed..
Plus they don't really like selling to poor pool players

I have used the same joint in our cues from day one as I designed cues for Pool Players rather than Snooker.
Hence ny Mini butt can be used as a short butt and also as an extension

Some makers even put the male joint in the shaft, that's just stupid.....
But they are stuck in their old ways and I guess that's how they like it

Very thoughtful of you to have this kind of joint . A shorter cue is at times needed if you have little space in your snooker/billiards room at home .

The Mastercue i'm using has a male joint in the shaft which is of no use as such