no need to get a ss joint. josey cues are a stiff hitting cue with his regular joint. i have owned 4 joseys and love the hit. josey is my everyday playing cue.
josey vs onley
i presently have 2 joseys and an olney. both hit extremely firm. both fit nicely and firmly at the joint.i do not prefer one over the other, both hit simalerly, although the josey has a bit more feel.(in my opinion)
marty