Ivory ferrule better than synthetic..?

Peer

Peer

Norwegian in California
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I wonder if an ivory ferrule plays better than a synthetic one, or if this is just a silly fad that has lived on since colonial times?

-- peer
 
so what's the deal with synthetic ivories....

is it that they look like ivory,,,,,they don't.
is it that they hit like ivory,,,,,,,,they don't.

they're just different. maybe the prob is that they named it wrong. :):):)
 
> Really and honestly,only YOU can answer that question. If the whole world tells you something sucks,but you try it anyway and like it,you proved everyone wrong. The same works in reverse,if the whole world tells you something is awesome,but you try it and it sucks to you,once again you proved everyone wrong. My suggestion is forget the dissenting opinions and try it,a ferrule installation is a simple procedure to change for a cuemaker or skilled repairman,so it it unlikely that a shaft would be forever changed in a negative manner if you try the ivory and don't like it. I would make an effort to find out what is on a particular shaft before you have it changed,so if you go to an ivory ferrule and don't make it a permanent thing you can restore the shaft to what it was before the change. My personal preference is indeed ivory,not only for playability and overall feel,but for the shine it takes allowing it to repel dirt and chalk,which most all synthetics succumb to sooner or later. It is temperature and humidity-sensitive though,in some cases making it fragile,which as far as I'm concerned is the only drawback compared to the man-made stuff. The only other matter where ivory might be perceived as negative is in price. A pre-threaded synthetic ferrule of highest quality material is about 4.00,the cheapest ivory ferrule blanks I've found are about 20 bucks each unless purchased in quantity. From some suppliers,ivory blanks cost literally 10 times as much as synthetic. This markup is passed on directly to you as the customer. An Aegis ferrule for example installed is usually about 30.00,an ivory ferrule might be 75.00. Don't let the price alone scare you,on the other hand if you can't tell any difference in the hit,why pay for the difference? Tommy D.
 
Whether ivory has a better hit than synthetics, or if you can feel a difference at all, is a personal thing. Try it. If you like it, use it. If you don't like it, don't use it. I have both ivory and synthetic.

The one thing I will tell you for sure, ivory is a hell of a lot easier to keep clean. :D
 
It's a matter of personal preference but ivory has the reputation of softening the hit.
 
Yea, of course I understand that this is most likely a "personal preference" (as with most everything), but I'm curious to hear if there's some general consensus among you guys whether an ivory ferrule is worth trying out, and if so, what characteristics does it have?

-- peer
 
Instead of saying "it's a personal choice" like everyone else, I have ordered a Schon iV 29'' shaft with a Kamui black soft tip. I am having my stock Schon shaft equipped with a Kamui black soft tip. I will be doing a side by side comparison using the same weight cues (I own two Schon cues). I will post my results in about a month letting you know my honest opinion. I too, am very curious to know the difference :wink:
 
thr3fires said:
Instead of saying "it's a personal choice" like everyone else, I have ordered a Schon iV 29'' shaft with a Kamui black soft tip. I am having my stock Schon shaft equipped with a Kamui black soft tip. I will be doing a side by side comparison using the same weight cues (I own two Schon cues). I will post my results in about a month letting you know my honest opinion. I too, am very curious to know the difference :wink:
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Considering this thread is SIX YEARS OLD and the OP hasn't even logged on in TWO YEARS, I'm sure he's found his answer by now.

Good luck on your test.....
 
Peer said:
I wonder if an ivory ferrule plays better than a synthetic one, or if this is just a silly fad that has lived on since colonial times?

-- peer
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No. I have three, ivory, old micarta, and cerrulite. They all serve a different purpose.
 
I wouldn't say it's better or worse. As another person has already mentioned, only you can make that decision for yourself.

As for me, I made a personal choice recently not to support any Ivory use. Don't get me wrong, I don't knock someone else for using it, not at all. I just don't want to myself.
Do what makes you happy is what I am trying to say.
 
Ivory ferrules

I, too, think they have a 'dead' hit, plus they are more expensive to replace.
 
ivory ferrules

i have one cue that have ivory ferrules I like the way it hits in my opinion
ivory has a very solid hit.
but I also own my own lathe so the expense of tips and ferrule and other repairs are not spendy .
MMike
 
I think it's a relic from the time when it was the only good materiel available for a ferrule.
Now it's just so people can go show them off.
 
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