Isoplast Ferrule

nrsnyder

AzB Silver Member
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I am experimenting with creating some of my own low-deflection shafts and wanted to try creating some ferrules for them with Isoplast which is what Predator first used. I can't seem to find this material anywhere so if someone knows where I can get some I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
 

ChampionsRepair

AzB Silver Member
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I looked for some also and was not able to find any rod or tube that was affordable. I ended up buying Isoplast 7/8" flange bolts and machining them into the tube I needed. It is easy to find the fasteners in quantities of 10, 50 or 100 online.
 

nrsnyder

AzB Silver Member
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Thanks, I never thought of that, but is sounds like a good idea, I'll give it a try.
 

Zims Rack

Promoting the Cueing Arts
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I was told the Super XTC material from Atlas is the same material on Predators, just a diff name! I have some & really like it!
 

nrsnyder

AzB Silver Member
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xtc

Thanks zim. I have to place an atlas order anyway and I'll add some xtc to the order.
 

McChen

AzB Silver Member
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the second gen predators initially used titan, which is still available at atlas. then they switched to something called maxlite. whether that is really XTC or not, i can't say for sure and i doubt you'll find anyone at predator to give you the official word. i think this conclusion is mainly conjecture and rumor, but hey I could be wrong. would love to hear solid information to confirm if i am. but the material is similar for sure....both soft thermoplastics and XTC is very light like titan, actually slightly lighter by my measurements.
 

cuejo

Cue Repair tech
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Thats pretty much what Ive been thinking too.

Kinda worries me when Atlas reccomends Titan as a "house cue replacement Ferrule"

To me that just screams low quality...

I'm probably wrong though :) Got some on order
 

Zims Rack

Promoting the Cueing Arts
Silver Member
Ive been using XTC for awhile now & really like it. Machines & polishes well, no problems with glue adhesion. It melts just like predator ferrules, same chip/peel & smell as predator.
Predator or not, XTC is my ferrule of choice!
 
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