Custom Cue with Ivory
- Thread starter GDD1966
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I don't know any 'name' guys still using it. Too much hassle and not worth the aggravation/risk. As for the 'hit' i would agree that iv. ferrules have a distinctive feel to them, they also are heavy and deflect like hell. I had Josswest yrs ago with a ivory big-pin joint and it played ok but the 'hit' wasn't much different from the stainless. The joint has little if any to do with how a cue hits/feels.
You might reach out to Chris Nitti.
I know that he's used it in the past but don't know if he still does...
I know that he's used it in the past but don't know if he still does...
Unless the cue maker weighs in, I don't think anyone here is going to be able to accurately speak to whether a specific maker is still using ivory. A lot has changed in the past 10-20 years.
Having said that, reach out the the maker you'd like to work with. This will serve two purposes. First, you'll be able to gauge their communication skills. If/when they do get back to you, you'll know whether or not they still use ivory.
Having said that, reach out the the maker you'd like to work with. This will serve two purposes. First, you'll be able to gauge their communication skills. If/when they do get back to you, you'll know whether or not they still use ivory.