McDermott vs Joss

brilliance

brilliance

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Did anybody had a chance to try McDermott and Joss?

I am thinking to buy one of these to uuse with OB-1 shaft.


Until now the best performance I have with 18oz cues and Moori medium tip. I got some money so I want to try new stuff during the upcomming local league.
 
brilliance said:
Did anybody had a chance to try McDermott and Joss?

I am thinking to buy one of these to uuse with OB-1 shaft.


Until now the best performance I have with 18oz cues and Moori medium tip. I got some money so I want to try new stuff during the upcomming local league.
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If you are using an OB-1, it wouldn't matter if you buy a McD or a Joss. The playability would be the same. Only the feedback will be different.
 
I dont think it matters much what you buy if you are going to use an aftermarket shaft.
What do you want out of the cue?
1: Looks?
2: Resell value?
3: Playability?
4: Feel?
5: Uniqueness?

Those are just a few of the questions that you need to answer. But as far as performance of the cue, that will change when you change to an aftermarket shaft. Personally, I can't stand them. Don't get me wrong, I do like them over some of the stock shafts in lower end cues. Most of the better cue makers out there can produce a very high quality shaft.
 
Either way, you will be happy with your cue!

Whereas I prefer Joss, it's simply a personal preference. Either production cue will be a good playing cue for you.

The Woim
 
Yeah, either way your going to get a great cue. Although McDermott cues have a softer hit than Joss, but this will change greatly when you get an OB-1 shaft. I personally don't like the stock shafts on McDermott, they get dirty real easy, and thus less smooth. So either way you can't go wrong. You could save some money by going with a cheaper McDermott, they start at about 100 bucks while Joss starts at about 300. IMO.

Good luck
 
The only determining factor for me would be which joint you like. Most Joss cues come with a SS and most McDermott come wood to wood.

Otherwise you should be fine with either.
 
PROG8R said:
I dont think it matters much what you buy if you are going to use an aftermarket shaft.
What do you want out of the cue?
1: Looks?
2: Resell value?
3: Playability?
4: Feel?
5: Uniqueness?

Those are just a few of the questions that you need to answer. But as far as performance of the cue, that will change when you change to an aftermarket shaft. Personally, I can't stand them. Don't get me wrong, I do like them over some of the stock shafts in lower end cues. Most of the better cue makers out there can produce a very high quality shaft.
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I agree with all the above. I have yet to find an after market shaft that I think is worth the money.
 
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