Hit of a Joss??

[2wld4u]

I have had most types of cues at one time or another, to sell in the pro shop. I always try to play with them so I can truthfully tell customers what I think of the cues. Joss is a good cue. A Mezz is also a very good production cue. It is made to very high construction standards. The one I played with that had a Predator shaft hit very nicely, just a little stiff. The one with the hybrid shaft was very stiff. I did not play with the PUJ shaft, which is their regular shaft. Over all, if I was trying to pick a decent cue for the money, I would take Hal's advice and buy a low end Schon, but a Joss is much less expensive and still plays very well.

Id have to agree, Joss is good, Schon is better.. but thats my preferance, Ive never had a complaint with either..

2wld4u

 

[bustinbob_99]

I totally agree. Sure the reputation of cars is clearly in favor of the Japanese product today, but, how can that have anything to do with cues?? Let the facts speak for themselves. Feel the cue through the hitting process and then comment on your experiences.

 

[The Bamboozler]

I totally agree. Sure the reputation of cars is clearly in favor of the Japanese product today, but, how can that have anything to do with cues?? Let the facts speak for themselves. Feel the cue through the hitting process and then comment on your experiences.

I can't comment about a Schon, but every Joss I've owned has had a wobble. Every Mezz I've seen has been perfectly straight (because of the high production standards). For everyone who owns a Joss, do this test. Put the butt end on the table with the joint on the rail (the shaft will be extended off the table). Now roll it and watch the tip-end wobble. It's not supposed to do that.

 

[PoolSleuth]

Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone has an opinion if purchasing a Joss with a ebony forearm and butt will feel different than one with a regular maple forearm and butt.

Thanks
Robert

Dam I hate these Hit Questions. I say find a Joss Stocking Dealer were you live, and go Test Drive a wew Cues to see if you like em. Most good Pool & Billiards Supply Stores, have Tables for the Purpose test out cue beforeyou buy. Asking about hit is like asking for a restaurant recommendation IMO, as know one knowsx what you like, only what they like.

 

[Cornerman]

Hi everyone and thanks for the replies. I already tried a Schon. I didnt like it too much. Seemed like i got way too much action on the cue ball. Can anyone give me their opinion on the differences between how a stock Joss and Schon compare? Or a Joss compared to anything else?

If you didn't like the Schon, then you're not going to like the Joss.

Tough to decipher, but I'll guess that you'd be happy with Pechauer, which a slight world away from Joss.

Fred

 

[Andrew Manning]

I can't comment about a Schon, but every Joss I've owned has had a wobble. Every Mezz I've seen has been perfectly straight (because of the high production standards). For everyone who owns a Joss, do this test. Put the butt end on the table with the joint on the rail (the shaft will be extended off the table). Now roll it and watch the tip-end wobble. It's not supposed to do that.

For the record, I have a Joss, and it doesn't wobble.

-Andrew

 

[rackem]

Checking a cue

I can't comment about a Schon, but every Joss I've owned has had a wobble. Every Mezz I've seen has been perfectly straight (because of the high production standards). For everyone who owns a Joss, do this test. Put the butt end on the table with the joint on the rail (the shaft will be extended off the table). Now roll it and watch the tip-end wobble. It's not supposed to do that.

That is an absolute ridiculous way to check a pool cue!! Believe me after selling at the Vegas tournaments for 5 years and overall for 9, I have seen them all. The best way I have found is to spin not roll the shaft on the side rail while you bend down to eye level checking for up and down movement. Then you do the same with the butt portion. After that you assemble the cue and table roll the assembled cue to final check joint alignment. That way takes many variables out of the process that yours does not.