Whats the best type of ferrule

[cazmac1]

I have just taken a couple of ferrules of my cues, they were both screw on types, I noticed that if you look at the ferrule from the top, the screw types ferrules seems to be off centre, I don't know if this is just an illusion or are they actually biased on one side due to the thread. I think I would prefer the non screw type ferrules.
What is best and what do JP, TW and RO use?

[Inoffthered]

I've no clue on ferrules. You could try emailing of all of those and ask them direct?

Hope you've not ripped the ferrule of your beloved TW!

[cazmac1]

Not a chance, it's couple of old cues I'm messing around with. I have an idea that they use the non screw type. I will as TW at sometime this week, I wouldn't bother with the other two, I don't think they would replay.

[jaffa.johnson]

I like stainless!

[cazmac1]

Hi Jaffa, does it have a different hit or is it just cosmetic.

[limecc]

I have just taken a couple of ferrules of my cues, they were both screw on types, I noticed that if you look at the ferrule from the top, the screw types ferrules seems to be off centre, I don't know if this is just an illusion or are they actually biased on one side due to the thread. I think I would prefer the non screw type ferrules.
What is best and what do JP, TW and RO use?

It's an optical illusion because of the thread's pitch.

[jaffa.johnson]

Hi Jaffa, does it have a different hit or is it just cosmetic.

Plays the same as brass imo. Just looks nicer.

[jonnylovessn8ker]

I have just taken a couple of ferrules of my cues, they were both screw on types, I noticed that if you look at the ferrule from the top, the screw types ferrules seems to be off centre, I don't know if this is just an illusion or are they actually biased on one side due to the thread. I think I would prefer the non screw type ferrules.
What is best and what do JP, TW and RO use?

Please see link: http://www.dzcues.com/ferrules-4.html
There a huge variety of ferrule materials in the world of cue sports.
To name a few: juma, ivory, stainless steel, brass, ivorine, micarta, aegis and no ferrules at all! Different materials come with different weight and density, and in theory would affect the feel of the hit when striking the cue ball.

But it seems that in both snooker and pool worlds, ivory have found favor among players.
A look-up on AZ billiards would confirm this. I recall a similar thread like this before, and several people have positive feedback with ivory as well.

I personally have not tried anything else but normal brass ferrules for snooker and aegis 2 ferrule for pool. But I would imagine the material difference in using different ferrules is minimal, as it all depends on the delivery of the cue at the end of the day.

I recall seeing on ebay a bunch of old cues that didn't have ferrules either. When people talk about the consistent wood feel of a 1-piece cue (without the joints), I suppose that idea can extend and be applied to ferrules as well, though I am not sure how your average person without a lathe can put on a tip and cut it without a ferrule and without damaging the wood...

Food for thought is always interesting.

[888]

Hi.. so far how is my ferrule inserting and the wood of the condition? is it fitted properly? if not, will under the ferrule wood be stress? to avoid damaging the wood, thanks for the answers, pic attach

[cazmac1]

I missed your replys due to the notification problems on the forum.
I looked at the ivory ferruls but the site i looked at were very expensive and so was the postage.
The ones on http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...errules-4.html Seemed to be very well price.

I received the phenolic ferrules I ordered, Just need to get some one to fit it now. Will put some pictures up soon.

[jonnylovessn8ker]

oh, that site was intended as a general guide to illustrate the range of materials.
if you are looking to buy stuff like that, http://www.cuecomponents.com/ and http://www.cuestik.com/ are probably good places to start.

oh crap.. i just learned that you cant export ivory outside the US. LOL.
http://youtu.be/dSPHFy_qiOI

[The Stig]

I'd try to be different from the crowd, go for a solid gold one or one made from a large diamond. The diamond one maybe better as its more scratch resistent. I'm fairly sure any decent jeweller around Hatton Garden could knock you one up.

[cazmac1]

Diamonds being really strong would be ideal but i'm not sure about the cost and weight.

[safe t boy]

Carbon fibre?

[The Stig]

Diamonds being really strong would be ideal but i'm not sure about the cost and weight.

I think it would only be about £25k for a decent diamond, its worth considering.