ahyen8021 said:hi guys...
just wanna find out about the different type of hits on different joints...
what do u guys think about it?
which one give better feedback ?
which one has harder hit ?
which one.....
so what's ur opinion on the type of joints? ....
ahyen8021 said:hi guys...
just wanna find out about the different type of hits on different joints...
what do u guys think about it?
which one give better feedback ?
which one has harder hit ?
which one.....
so what's ur opinion on the type of joints? ....
JesPiddlin said:Is it really the joint that makes the difference?
Actually, the shaft makes all the difference in the world, when it comes to what action you get. The taper is very important. The pro taper allows more flexibility than the graduated taper or the straight taper.
Then, there's the tip. The softer tip allows more grab for English, but it also mushrooms more easily. The harder tip works best if you don't need English and need a more powerful shot... for instance, on the break.
The ferrule does make a difference, but the shaft taper and the tip are probably the most overlooked items, when it comes to figuring out what hits best. Everyone always assumes it is the joint.
For the record, I like my wood-to-wood joint best, with a close run by the phenolic collars. I used to think i needed a stainless steel or brass collar on my cues, but my whole game got better with the others. I also noticed that the shafts with the metal collars were more straight or graduated tapers, not pro tapers. The cues with the joints I seem to like best also have pro tapers on them. I now use the thicker taper cues I have for break cues. I have a WB Water Buffalo tip put on them and away I go! I don't have to put near the effort into my break, but I make at least one ball on most breaks, now.
shamadam said:I personally have always liked the stiffest most solid hit. My joint is and always will be the 5/16 piloted SS joint. I wont buy anything else. (well not yet anyway)
bruin70 said:and actually, in terms of action on the cb, i have to disagree with you....the shaft is the FIRST thing everyone thinks of.
HollyWood said:Try this: use blue masking tape and cover the joint on ivory cue stainless cue and wood to wood jointed cue. You will not be able to tell difference or will any others. Find a cue maker in your area and see if he has a copy of Kershenbrocks cue bk and read. TIP TYPE FERRULE TYPE TAPER of Shaft and shaft collar will determine feel. you can pay me later
bruin70 said:....because an ss joint deadens the feel of the hit