Ferrule materials and descriptions

[Tokyo-dave]

I've always pretty much grouped ferrule materials into two groups. Ivory, and non ivory. As far as the non ivory group, I've really never been all that aware of the many options and their differences so I was wondering if one or more of the cue makers could post a brief run down on the differences (weights, and other characteristics) among the non ivory ferrule materials.
LBM
Phenolic
Melamine
Ageis
Micarta
Ivorx
Ivorine

And any others that I haven't listed.
Thanks,
dave

 

[Koop]

Hey Dave,

I posted a similar question which may help out. Here is the link.

http://www.azbilliards.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=11735

Regards,
Koop

 

[Tokyo-dave]

Hey Dave,

I posted a similar question which may help out. Here is the link.

http://www.azbilliards.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=11735

Regards,
Koop

Much appreciated,
dave

 

[JoeyInCali]

Here's some info Dave.
http://ivor-x.com/performance.htm

 

[Murray Tucker]

I've always pretty much grouped ferrule materials into two groups. Ivory, and non ivory. As far as the non ivory group, I've really never been all that aware of the many options and their differences so I was wondering if one or more of the cue makers could post a brief run down on the differences (weights, and other characteristics) among the non ivory ferrule materials.
LBM

LBM is a linen fabric impregnated with the thermoset plastic melamine.

Phenolic

Phenolic is a generic term meaning paper, cloth, etc impregnated with a resin. Most of the ferrules on your list are phenolic.

Melamine

See above.

Ageis

Linen based. Don't know the resin that is used.

Micarta

Brand name of International Paper. Very generic term because IP made many variations. Today people use the term micarta mainly for white paper based ferrules.

Ivorx

No clue

Ivorine

I believe this is linen based. Don't know the resin.

 

[cueman]

Here is how they play:
LBM Medium Hard Feel/Hit
Linen Phenolic Medium Hard Feel/Hit
Melamine Medium Hard Feel/Hit
Ageis Very Hard Feel/Hit
Micarta Very Hard Feel/Hit
Ivorx Medium Hard Feel/Hit
Ivorine Medium Hard Feel/Hit
PVC Softer Feel/Hit
ABS Softer Feel/Hit
Ivory Hard Feel/Hit
Buck Horn Medium Hard Feel/Hit
Buffalo Horn Medium Feel/Hit
Fiber Medium Feel/Hit
Corian Extra Hard Feel/Hit
Brass Super Hard Feel/Hit
Stainless Steel Super-Super Hard Feel/Hit
Chris
www.hightowercues.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com