Brass or Stainless

bullshooter69

bullshooter69

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Does anyone have an opinion on the differance between brass or stainless 3/8 10 pins. Such as an opinion on which one plays better or what is the weight differance.
 
The brass pin is heavier as far as a difference in play I doubt theres much if any other than the weight distibution because of a heavier pin with brass. 3/8-10 pins with a flat face joint have a very solid hit......dave
 
i think years ago Kersenbrock said that the brass is better harmonically and it has stuck in some peoples heads over the years.i have no idea if it is better than ss or not for tone or feel.i know i have had some ss pin cues that played well and some brass pin cues that play well.
 
masonh said:
i think years ago Kersenbrock said that the brass is better harmonically and it has stuck in some peoples heads over the years.i have no idea if it is better than ss or not for tone or feel.i know i have had some ss pin cues that played well and some brass pin cues that play well.
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Brass is a musical instrument ( accoustic ) material.
SS?
~Patriots just lost their perfect season~
 
maybe Kers was right.i always use brass myself,just in case he is right.if i can't use brass i go G-10.
 
B or S

Brass is heavier then S.S.
ie: S.S. per cubic foot = 495lbs.
Brass per cubic foot = 534lbs.
A 5/16 X 18 brass pin weighs approx. 4 grams more then a 5/16x18 S.S. pin.
 
Years ago I heard that Kershenbrock was experimenting with different thread designs and pitches. He was using brass as it's so much easier to work. Some people came into his shop and liked the contrast of the brass and placed an order. That then became his trademark pin.

Dick
 
Years ago I heard that Kershenbrock was experimenting with different thread designs and pitches. He was using brass as it's so much easier to work. Some people came into his shop and liked the contrast of the brass and placed an order. That then became his trademark pin. Who knows?

Dick
 
The reason i was asking this question is i have a cue witha 3/8 10 pin,stainless pin. I have played with a brass 3/8 10 pin in the past. I was thinking of pulling the stainless and replacing with brass to see if it changes the hit on this cue.
 
Isn't brass softer than stainless? Could that cause issues later on with threads wearing out, or the pin/insert not lining up right eventually?
 
hang-the-9 said:
Isn't brass softer than stainless? Could that cause issues later on with threads wearing out, or the pin/insert not lining up right eventually?
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A brass 3/8-10 pin would usually only be used with wooden threads in the shaft which is much softer, so the hardness of the pin shouldn't matter for wear since the shaft threads will wear first.

Some cuemakers use a phenolic insert in the shaft to prevent wear of the wooden threads and create a better marriage of the shaft and butt, the phenolic is still softer than either metal so the pin hardness shouldn't make a difference here either.

One of my customers swear that a brass pin hits better, I haven't ever been able to feel the difference but since brass is softer, that pin will be damaged easier if the cue is accidentally dropped. I don't use 3/8-10 but I do use the radial pin and prefer the stainless for it's hardness.

The brass pins are definately heavier and they are also available in Titanium which allows the cuemaker to control the weight of the cue.
G-10 radial pins do hit differently than the metal but I'm sure you would have guessed that.

Cheers,
Mike
 
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