Is there a different grade of Ivory for Ferrule?

[Cuemaster98]

Hi Guys,

I'm curious if there is a grading scale for ivory and does this grade affect how it hit on a cue? I was told that depending on what part the ivory was cut from the tusk that the ferrule will hit differently, is this true?

I know the ivory ferrule that Pete Tascarella used look different and probably play different than the ivory ferrule that I get from Cue component. You can easily see the grain on the ferrule that Pete uses.

Thanks,
Duc.

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

The grain is more prevalent nearer to the outside surface of the tusk. I prefer my inlays to have grain & my ferrules to be cut from near the center...JER

 

[Ken_4fun]

Hi Guys,

I'm curious if there is a grading scale for ivory and does this grade affect how it hit on a cue? I was told that depending on what part the ivory was cut from the tusk that the ferrule will hit differently, is this true?

I know the ivory ferrule that Pete Tascarella used look different and probably play different than the ivory ferrule that I get from Cue component. You can easily see the grain on the ferrule that Pete uses.

Thanks,
Duc.

I always ask for the "grainyer" ivory. I have been told by many that was "nerve ivory", near the center of the tusk.

It might be BULL$HIT, but that is what I have been told by several.

Just trying to help.

Ken

 

[BarenbruggeCues]

Ivory is a tooth........harder outside...softer inside.