Anyone still use a SS joint?

[Cornerman]

The cue I played with for decades had a SS joint. Currently I play with a Huebler with what I'm assuming is ABS or similar (it's white) joint and I now prefer that or a 3/8 x 10 wood to wood joint.



Can you define muted? I'm asking because when I hear "hits like a ton" I would consider that a muted hit.

Thanks.

Very low vibration, no pinging throughout the whole range of English. My Schuler and Lambros can be described this way. I can’t say the same for any of my 3/8-10 or my Huebler, though they are on the muted side.

I have no idea what people are thinking about when saying, “hits like a ton.” I’ve heard many people say that about Tascarella, for example. But my Tascarella definitely is not quiet.

 

[Chili Palmer]

Very low vibration, no pinging throughout the whole range of English. My Schuler and Lambros can be described this way. I can’t say the same for any of my 3/8-10 or my Huebler, though they are on the muted side.

I have no idea what people are thinking about when saying, “hits like a ton.” I’ve heard many people say that about Tascarella, for example. But my Tascarella definitely is not quiet.

Thanks and roger, I figured that's what you meant. I believe I mentioned this before but in my experience I have found that the cues with heavier wood tend to sound like that, which I'm generally not fond of, I prefer more feedback in my grip hand. Pretty sure it has a lot to do with dense wood sucking up the vibrations. Which kind of sucks actually, I love the look of ebony points, etc. I just can't play my best with them.