Cut the ferrule to reduce mass

B

bigskyblue

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
I have a absolutely beautiful cue and two matching shafts made by a cue maker
based in Canada. The cue is (59 in) long.

I was thinking about cutting the (1 1/4 in) long ferrules down to (1/2 in) to reduce the tip mass. When I hold the ferrule to the light, I can see where the shaft ends.

Would this tactic work??
 
Plastic weighs more than wood.
The more of it that you can remove, the less your end-mass will be.
Common sense.
However, you will be losing length as well.

KJ
 
It will definitely change the hit of the cue because you will be taking the contact point of the cue down from plastic to a wood tenon with plastic around it other than just solid plastic. So if you like the hit leave it as is!
 
Will reducing the mass of the ferrule make the shaft more accurate?

Since the cue has a (5/16 X18) joint pin, I have been playing with another laminated low deflection shafts that matches up perfectly. When I use the shafts that came with the cue, I notice how the "CB" deflects on the longer shorts. I was hoping that cutting the ferrules might make the original shafts play more accurately.
 
I won't make any difference and you won't be able to feel any change.

Don't waste your money and time.


and .... oh yea.... you won't shoot any better either.


Kim
 
bigskyblue said:
Will reducing the mass of the ferrule make the shaft more accurate?

Since the cue has a (5/16 X18) joint pin, I have been playing with another laminated low deflection shafts that matches up perfectly. When I use the shafts that came with the cue, I notice how the "CB" deflects on the longer shorts. I was hoping that cutting the ferrules might make the original shafts play more accurately.
Click to expand...

From what I've learned about deflection and how it affects aiming it will change the accuracy of your cue. However I'm not sure what your skill level is and if your stroke is not straight you won't be able to tell if it is mechanics or deflection. All I can tell you is a world champion was at my house this weekend and because my cue deflected more than his without aiming adjustments he would miss most of the time. So there is a difference but like stated you might not see it just from a ferrule cut. MHO

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 2
 
If you are used to playing with your 59" cue, then losing that 3/4" will make a noticeable difference to the way your cue plays. I would think that this would outweigh any benefit you might get from reducing the end mass.
Just my opinion,
Josh
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top