Footed shaft

[Taiko]

I recently purchased a cue that comes with the pin in the shaft and I would like to know what benefits there are if any and what should I expect in terms of feel or hit? I ask, because I have not yet received the cue.

Coincidently, I had a conversation with John Davis about two weeks ago regarding a new cue that I would like him to make and he mentioned this as an option that he likes to use on his full splice cues. As some of you already know, he used to work with Burtain Spain and later purchased his equipment. He has started making cues again and I thought that perhaps I had stumbled upon one of his cues without knowing it. I posted the cue on this forum to see if anyone recognized it, but there weren't any replies.

Anyway, if someone can give me some insight into having the pin in the shaft I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Nelson

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[Arnot Wadsworth]

I recently purchased a cue that comes with the pin in the shaft and I would like to know what benefits there are if any and what should I expect in terms of feel or hit? I ask, because I have not yet received the cue.

Coincidently, I had a conversation with John Davis about two weeks ago regarding a new cue that I would like him to make and he mentioned this as an option that he likes to use on his full splice cues. As some of you already know, he used to work with Burtain Spain and later purchased his equipment. He has started making cues again and I thought that perhaps I had stumbled upon one of his cues without knowing it. I posted the cue on this forum to see if anyone recognized it, but there weren't any replies.

Anyway, if someone can give me some insight into having the pin in the shaft I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Nelson

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I perceive the shaft as being disposable; therefore I think the joint screw should be in the butt. I also believe that having the joint screw in the cue's butt strengthens the front two inches or so and helps stabilize the rings and joint collars.

As far as the hit is concerned I don't think there is any difference.

Just my opinion.

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

The only advantage to having the screw in the shaft is that you will move the balance point a LITTLE more foreward. Burtain Spain & John Davis used Delrin, for they're butt caps. Paint won't stick to Delrin, so if it's got paint or some type of finish on the butt cap, odds are against it being a Spain or Davis...JER