G-10 pins

[macguy]

What's the original intended use for the black G10?

The phenolics we use in cues are really intended for insulation and fabricaton of/for engineering work. For sure it wasn't invented or intended to be used as merely joint pins in cues. I believe if the intended use for the black rolled G10 would be well defined it won't be hard to locate a source for it. There are also a lot of other thermoset materials that would be tough enough to be used as joint pins and not far off from the characteristics of a rolled G10.

Hadj

use the name Garolite G 10 in a google search and you should have no problem finding it.

 

[jazzn4444]

The theory is G10 is suppose to hit closest to wood.

Then why not use a wooden pin?

 

[Michael Webb]

If you use any wood thread less than a 1/2X8. It would break.

 

[jazzn4444]

If you use any wood thread less than a 1/2X8. It would break.

Is it only because some people want a smaller pin?

 

[Michael Webb]

Weight, balance, hit, preference = Choice?

 

[jazzn4444]

Weight, balance, hit, preference = Choice?

If the hit is supposed to be the "closest" to wood, why not just use the wood though. Why imitate a natural thing? My playing cue has a wooden pin. Hits very solid. I've heard too many people say that it hit better than a Cog. Sorry Michael, I know that you're answering my question, but I just don't see the need for re-inventing the wheel.

 

[Michael Webb]

No need for apology, the main point is there has to be change and options. No two people think or play alike. That's the great part about this business. No one is wrong, Having options is really the best policy.

 

[jazzn4444]

No need for apology, the main point is there has to be change and options. No two people think or play alike. That's the great part about this business. No one is wrong, Having options is really the best policy.

Have you (or anyone reading this) played on both the G-10 and a wooden pin? What did you like more? Why? What kind of cues were they?