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Thewinningstroke
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Hi, I'm having myself build a Custom cue and we are now at the stage of choosing the joint material. I would like to know What would be the best material to build a joint out of ? I'm looking into three choices Stainless steel, Elforyn, and Ivory. If possible for somebody to help me decide. I heard Ivory was very stiff. (But is it too stiff) I know it depends what you like. I'm used to playing with a uni-loc joint Stainles steel joint which gives a medium soft it. Anyways I want suggestions and feed back. I appreciate and thank everyone in advance for taking time to answer me . It is very much appreciated.



Steve and Thewinningstroke Family

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Ivory

I am particular to ivory. It looks good, and plays better. I suggest a radial pin with the ivory. That is how my custom is coming, and it looks great, and will play even better. But then again, I do not like s/s joints. Never been a fan, though I understand why others like them.

Who is making your cue, if you do not mind me asking?

It is truly up to personal taste - do you have the ability to shoot with another person's cue that has a full ivory joint? And would yours be a sleeved ivory or full ivory joint? There is a big difference in the hit, in my opinion.

Try out all kinds of cues with different joints, and see what YOU like the best.

That is my advice - but I would go with IVORY!!!

JMHO - Michael
 
There is no correct answer. Based solely on player preference. Ivory costs alot, steel will tend to move the balance point of the cue forward. The shaft taper, ferrule and tip will influence playability more than the joint, IMO.
 
For resale value alone ... Ivory would be your best choice.
For playability ... it is what you prefer.

If there was one best joint material it would be just too easy.
You need to figure out what YOU like in a cue and what YOU dont like before you order a custom cue.
There are plenty of good production cues around (newe and used) for you to experiment with and find what you feel is your personal preference.
 
Well, seeing as you are in Canada....you best take ivory right out of the equation...it cannot be imported into Canada legally, and you could risk the cue being seized by Customs. Besides, in the colder drier climes of Canada, it takes extra special care to keep it from cracking.

I would say, from a players' standpoint, stick with what you have liked in the past, SS. Nothing is worse than ordering a custom cue with a different joint than you're used to, and being disappointed because it just doesn't 'hit' like you're used to.

Beyond that, if you want that ivory look, I would say go with the Elforyn, as it can be used in a variety of configs, much like ivory.

Lisa
 
Thanks

Hi, I would like to thank everyone who posted a feedback on my thread. I appreciate the help and it will surely help me to chosse the type of material which I will choose for my joint.

Sincerley,
Steve and Thewinningstroke FamilY!!!!


www.thewinningstroke.com
 
i think it depends on the cue maker. sometimes i like ivory from one maker and not his ss joints- and vice versa. if possible try cues with the different joints from the maker you are getting
 
im not sure what u mean in your post but from my experience, ivory is nowhere near as stiff as stainless steel. i personally prefer flatfaced wood to wood or phenolic to wood joints.

also, having ivory in canada isnt that big of a problem. i've never had any of them crack or get damaged due to climate or whatever even tho it's been pretty hot and humid here since march.
 
Ivory has a softer hit than stainless...of course, shaft taper, ferrule and tip choice will make as much difference as the joint in hit. Stainless is more durable by far, but some folks don't like the hard hit (I do). If it is cold outside and your cue has been in it for a while, and you have an ivory joint, you need to make certain that it comes up to room temperature before you hit with it, or it may crack on you. I don't know much about Elforyn....looks good, don't know how it would hit
Joe
 
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I think ivory would be the best route. Think of it like this: ivory would help the resell value if you decided to do so. Ivory is softer than steel. In my opinion, ivory looks better and has a better hit along with ivory ferrules. Good Luck.
 
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