Changing ferrules?

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thedude

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I have an extra couple shafts lying around with what I believe to be aegis ferrules. I have never played that much with an ivory ferrule and am thinking of having one my extra shafts changed over to an ivory ferrule. I will be taking it to a excellent person for the work(dick neighbors, assuming he is has time for repair work.)

My general question(s) is, will changing the ferrule have any adverse affects to the shaft or is it safe to experiment? How will the hit of an ivory ferrule be in regards to an aegis ferrule? Also, I use a sniper tips on all my cues. I really only play one pocket and straight pool. Would one of those red pads be recommended for this tip/game combination.

Thanks for any advice. I'm sure Dick will be able to answer all these questions when I give him a ring, but would just like to hear some other thoughts.

Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I'm not a cue maker.
 
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changing ferrules wont hurt the shaft. different ferrule materials will play different. ivory is more on the softer side. i like ivory best. i always use a pad. some will argue you dont NEED a pad but i will not do a ivory ferrule without one. better safe then sorry.
 
dave sutton said:
changing ferrules wont hurt the shaft. different ferrule materials will play different. ivory is more on the softer side. i like ivory best. i always use a pad. some will argue you dont NEED a pad but i will not do a ivory ferrule without one. better safe then sorry.
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I totally agree Dave, I also love the hit of Ivory and I always use a pad. I know many don't use a pad anymore, but like you said better safe than sorry.

Take Care
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
I love the hit of an Ivory ferrule. To me they are. a little livelier than most others...JER
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lively is the exact word I'd use. I agree. plus real ivory to me completes a cue. I feel I cheated my cue if it doesn't have ivory ferrules. Like cutting corners. Ivory is the best and I like to use only the best
 
Thanks for the answers. I'll probably be giving Dick a call soon and see what he can do about my changing my ferrule.
 
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Experimentation is what it is all about. Ferrules, tips, tapers, lengths, weights and everything else. Keep trying something else until it becomes YOUR Holy Grail of cues. Todays "hit/feel" may not work well years later. Keep up to date on technology. New materials may work better for you. You have to pay your dues to find what's right for you.
Tom Gedris, Triple Cross Cues:cool:
 
it won't have any adverse affects on the shaft.

ivory feels pretty nice,and yes it will feel different than Aegis.i agree with Joey that ivory inherently has more deflection,but there is a cure for that.


for one pocket and straight pool you will not need a pad.ivory is alot stronger than people think,but it is weak to weather changes.i used ivory ferrule for yeas with no cap,no pad and never had one crack.just keep the Sniper a decent size.personally i don't like the way the pads feel so i wouldn't recommend one.
 
I tried ivory ferrules on a cue's shafts once....not sure I will ever do it again...was not my cup o' tea. Give me micarta ferrules all day long...LOVE 'EM!

Lisa
 
Had two shafts changed to ivory ferrules, work done by Dick Neighbors. Excellent work. The ferrules are capped, and have pads as recommend by Mr. Neighbors.

Tried them out for a few hours tonight, definitely a lot more lively of a feel. I really enjoy the new ferrules so far. Of course, this may wear off as they become less new... but for now I'm going to stick with them!

Thanks again for all info.
 
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