How do you know if you need a new ferrule?

[jonnylovessn8ker]

I've been looking up the past threads on ferrules, and I realized no one has ever talked/mentioned about knowing when to get a new ferrule.

Can someone shed some light on this topic for me please?

[1lawyer]

Common sense really. If your cue makes a funny sound like a tinny 'click' when striking it could be loose. Or and this happens because you polish the ferrile a lot (if you like it nice n bright) and use sand paper to gleam it up but if you do this often brass can loose its width, brass dulls hench why some use stainless steel ferrels.

[jonnylovessn8ker]

if your cue makes a funny sound like a tinny 'click' when striking it could be loose

wouldnt cuemakers just fit the same old one on again?

[hotpot]

People dont talk about it much because if their fitted correctly very seldom do they come lose . If it does you,ll know straight away .

[Freddie Ng]

Just when you feel you old ferrule is coming out with funny sound and loose..

[heera2009]

I've been looking up the past threads on ferrules, and I realized no one has ever talked/mentioned about knowing when to get a new ferrule.

Can someone shed some light on this topic for me please?

Dont worry mate you will know, experience in this is not required . When a ferrel needs changing it has its own way of speaking it ....wait for this...normally takes a CHUNK !! of cue with it (ouch)...Seriously as mentioned by 1lawyer you will hear a tingy sound ...best to leave cue alone and take for repairs!! Happened to me twice, but now when playing i also keep an ear out for any unusual noises if any .:snooker:

[willytan]

you will know it when the day finally comes knocking.

[Quackers]

Or if you use a file to smooth the top down when fitting a new tip (and get a bit heavy) the ferrule will look thinner one day!