Brass or Bronze joints

[JLR]

Does anyone use brass or bronze instead of stainless for joints? What is the difference in feel or hit?

 

[Sheldon]

I've used brass, but not bronze. The "hit" is entirely subjective and I can't comment on that. I will say it can affect the balance however, and this is the primary reason for using different materials. (the weight difference)

 

[JLR]

I've used brass, but not bronze. The "hit" is entirely subjective and I can't comment on that. I will say it can affect the balance however, and this is the primary reason for using different materials. (the weight difference)

Thanks Sheldon.

 

[TiNy]

Does anyone use brass or bronze instead of stainless for joints? What is the difference in feel or hit?

I know Kenneth Murrell uses a 3/8-10 brass pin. Capone also uses brass radial pins on certain of his cues (mostly ebony/cocobolo forearm types I think). I tried Capones with both brass and steel radial pins, and I must say the brass version feels alot better. But his engraved logo seems to come off easily on the brass version.

I'm awaiting a cue with a titanium radial pin..hopefully it should feel even better..*fingers crossed*

 

[JoeyInCali]

Cuemaker Ned Morris uses a bronze 3/8 10 on some of his cues.
I don't anyone else using it.
Stainless steel 3/8 pin usually weigh a little more than an oz. Brass is slightly lighter.
Aluminum and titanium are much lighter.
Outside of aesthetics, like Sheldon says, weights are the differences.
I doubt if one could tell if the pin is a 3/8 bronze, brass, ss or aluminum or titanium when the cue is joined together.