Ivory ferrules and deflection

[SK Custom Cues]

Are there any considerations for wall thickness on the uncapped version. Do you thread it onto a thinner tenon to keep it thicker, etc? Any strength concerns w/ no cap?
Would SK be breaking with a 1/2 to 3/4 uncapped ivory ferrule? And I'm talking long rack breaking here, not 8-9-10 ball.
SK - DO YOU power break w/ a capped ivory ferrule?

The cue I've been playing is a Petree cue and I've broken as hard as I've wanted to.

I personally thread my ferrules on with a tenon threader uncapped. I don't mind the 1/2 or 3/4 ferrule, but I actually prefer a normal 1" long ferrule. I had been using a pad before, but I currently am not. I personally like the hit of a through ferrule.

 

[hangemhigh]

Ferrule schmerrule, Who needs a ferrule? I love Ivory everywhere else though.

 

[cueman]

How about with the addition of a Pad between the ferrule and the tip?

I was already assuming the use of a pad. I still think the non capped ivory ferrule with a pad is weaker than a capped ivory ferrule with a pad.