hardest most white substitute

[mrinsatiable]

Other than white phenolic. What is the next hardest white substitute?
I'm looking for material to replace ivory in a cue design that i'd like to have made. But want the substitute to be hard like phenolic without the linen lines.
I've heard ivory substitute plays soft and don't like that. Want something that is stiff or hard for joints, points, rings, butt cap.

 

[manwon]

Other than white phenolic. What is the next hardest white substitute?
I'm looking for material to replace ivory in a cue design that i'd like to have made. But want the substitute to be hard like phenolic without the linen lines.
I've heard ivory substitute plays soft and don't like that. Want something that is stiff or hard for joints, points, rings, butt cap.

Have the cue maker use an Aramith cue ball, it will not have the lines your concerned with, and it will certainly be very hard hitting. I have seen this done a few times with no problems.

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

Other than white phenolic. What is the next hardest white substitute?
I'm looking for material to replace ivory in a cue design that i'd like to have made. But want the substitute to be hard like phenolic without the linen lines.
I've heard ivory substitute plays soft and don't like that. Want something that is stiff or hard for joints, points, rings, butt cap.

If this is an inlay, then the hardness or softness will not affect the hit of the cue. Only if it is a feerule or joint material...JER

 

[RocketQ]

If done correctly the iv4 will not show lines unless you really really look close.

 

[Varney Cues]

The first thing you should do is ask the opinion of your cuemaker of choice. What he uses & what does he suggest.
Ivorine 4 is indeed the hardest white material available...but it indeed shows a weave pattern.
It would be no problem to use Elforyn or Juma in the butt...and still be able to get the cue to hit extremely hard. The hit will be more tuned by wood, taper, ferrule, & tip choices.