Tapered Ferrule

[cuedaddy]

Now in reading the official BCA rules it states that the ferrule must follow the same line as the rest of the shaft.

So my thought process is this.. If the ferrule of a cue could be tapered during tournament play is this following the line of the shaft?

Secondly would the playability of the cue be compromised..

In doing a shaft this way, you could potentially acchieve a smaller tip radius will keeping the neck of the shaft a larger diameter creating less flex, and better performance..
Any thoughts
Anddy

 

[Tom In Cincy]

What is your source?

From the WPA rules and regulations
Jan 2008 editioin

17. Cue Sticks
Cue Sticks used at WPA competitions should comply with the following
during play at table:

Length of Cue: 40 inches [1.016 m] minimum / No Maximum
Weight of Cue: No minimum / 25 oz. [708.75 gm] maximum
Width of Tip: No minimum / 14mm maximum

The cue tip may not be of a material that can scratch or damage the addressed ball. The cue tip on any stick must be composed of a piece of specially processed leather or other fibrous or pliable material that extends the natural line of the shaft end of the cue and contacts the cue ball when the shot is executed..

The ferrule of the cue stick, if of a metal material, may not be more than 1 inch [2.54 cm] in length.

From the BCA League rules as of July 2008

Cue Sticks
a. The width of the tip must not exceed 14 millimeters. There is no minimum width.
b. The weight of the cue stick must not exceed 25 ounces. There is no minimum weight.
c. The length of the cue must be at least 40 inches. There is no maximum length.
d. The cue tip must be composed of leather, fibrous, pliable or phenolic material.
e. If the ferrule is metal, it must not exceed one inch in length.

From the BCA web site refers to the WPA rules and regulations link.

 

[Impact Blue]

I've known a couple of very strong players that like their tapered, and shortened ferrules. This combined with a very long, conical taper.

Their setups can really dig in to the cueball. Had I the time and money, it would definately be something I would consider.

 

[havoc]

i have a mali that seems like the tip is wider that the shaft.the ferrule seems to widen at the top.is this what ur talking about?

 

[asn130]

i know somone that has the reverse.

the ferrule is bell shapped & is larger at the very tip than it is where the bottom of the ferrule meets wood.