Tascarella Ivory or Steel Joint?????

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Hey Folks,
I want to know it is worth the 500$ more for the Ivory with steel insert Joint as his normal steel Joint????
I never have tried a Tasc with that Ivory Joint, so I don't know it will Plays better or not.
All my Cues have an Ivory Joint or Phenolic, no steel jointed Cues here:wink: but my order is near from Pete and not want a mistake, just want to hear some opinion:D
thanks,
Ralf
 
Big-Tattoo said:
Hey Folks,
I want to know it is worth the 500$ more for the Ivory with steel insert Joint as his normal steel Joint????
I never have tried a Tasc with that Ivory Joint, so I don't know it will Plays better or not.
All my Cues have an Ivory Joint or Phenolic, no steel jointed Cues here:wink: but my order is near from Pete and not want a mistake, just want to hear some opinion:D
thanks,
Ralf
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I prefer ivory joint but $500 difference seems mighty steep to me.

I have played with a Tasc (steel joint) and frankly I was surprised how good it played. The shafts and the taper were excellent.

I bought it for $2K and I think I sold it in about six months for $2500.

I probably would have Pete put the ivory joint on it, because you will get it back when you sell it.

Ken
 
I depends on what you like and how it would match with the wood in the cue.

Personally, I prefer ivory joints to contrast with darker woods like ebony, and steel or a darker-colored joint for lighter colored woods.

In terms of hit, I don't believe there is much difference between a steel joint and a ivory steel insert joint.

Either way, being a Tasc, it will be an amazing cue no matter what you decide. Don't forget to show us some pics when it's done!
 
No Ivory will be in the Cue,expect the Ferrells or this Ivory Joint with the steel insert.Cue will looks dark from the distance:p;)
 
For whatever its worth I've never played with a Tascarella but after playing with dozens of SS and ivory jointed cues I personally like the SS jointed cues better. So much so that I almost exclusively play with SS jointed cues. However I have many friends that just don't like it.

If at all possible I'd at least try to see if you can bang through a rack or two with each style to see for yourself.
 
WOW, people act like the ivory grows on trees. I also think that there might be confusion with the standard non-sleeved ivory joint and with Petes. Petes process requires a few more steps and therefore his 500.00 is not that steep, IMHO.

Also, we are talking upper tier cuemaker, this guy didn't start making cues out of his garage last week. He can also do HIS OWN leather wraps, better than most. Its not like someone's asking 4k for a cue made by a guy who can't figure out a wrap jig for Gods sake.

JV
 
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If you are asking "will it help me make balls better" then no, of course not.
Have some common sense. If your opponent says "I missed my shot because of the joint material"
do treat that comment seriously or laugh in his face? Ivory joints are for looks only.
 
If you want something different and if you intend to sell it in the future then go for the ivory joint.

If you are like me, then go for the steel joint. --> the way classic cues should be. Original, elegant and classic.

I might not be lucky enough to have tried a Tascarella, nor do I have the cash now. But owning one would be a dream! Anyway, which ever joint you choose, I'm sure the end result will be a beauty like all Tascarella!! Enjoy your new cue in advance, and remember to share pictures of it! :smile:

Best Regards,
Brice
 
classiccues said:
WOW, people act like the ivory grows on trees. I also think that there might be confusion with the standard non-sleeved ivory joint and with Petes. Petes process requires a few more steps and therefore his 500.00 is not that steep, IMHO.

JV
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JV you must understand there are people who play pool, and do not understand why someone would spring for a RE WRAP of Linen on a favorite Cue, and spend 40 bucks or more for the Wrap.

I have heard people say, 40 bucks for a wrap, you could have bough two new cue at Wal-Mart for that. Are you crazy.

The guy who did the RE WRAP put it on an old Richard Black Cue, that I am sure if he share the value, the old guy who was the consumer of Wal-Mart Cue would have been taken away with a call to 911 as he would have suffered heart failure.
 
CocoboloCowboy said:
JV you must understand there are people who play pool, and do not understand why someone would spring for a RE WRAP of Linen on a favorite Cue, and spend 40 bucks or more for the Wrap.

I have heard people say, 40 bucks for a wrap, you could have bough two new cue at Wal-Mart for that. Are you crazy.

The guy who did the RE WRAP put it on an old Richard Black Cue, that I am sure if he share the value, the old guy who was the consumer of Wal-Mart Cue would have been taken away with a call to 911 as he would have suffered heart failure.
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Yeah ok, believe me I try and explain to people who are not pool players how a 5k cue is collectible. That is not who reads this forum, BTW.

JV
 
classiccues said:
Yeah ok, believe me I try and explain to people who are not pool players how a 5k cue is collectible. That is not who reads this forum, BTW.

JV
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But let not forget most people who play Pool don't even know of, or have to find AZB Forum.

Of the people who register as members, a very small percentage are active daily.
 
classiccues said:
WOW, people act like the ivory grows on trees. I also think that there might be confusion with the standard non-sleeved ivory joint and with Petes. Petes process requires a few more steps and therefore his 500.00 is not that steep, IMHO.

Also, we are talking upper tier cuemaker, this guy didn't start making cues out of his garage last week. He can also do HIS OWN leather wraps, better than most. Its not like someone's asking 4k for a cue made by a guy who can't figure out a wrap jig for Gods sake.

JV
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thanks, Pete Sr told me this that is much more work on that Joint;)
i never scare when i order a Cue about the price, expect Tony-Black Boar, lol.
I think i will go for the steel joint later for more classy looking:thumbup:
this Cue will be a super Player and not a closet queen as most here are shown:(
Ralf
 
I have played with both and the hit is the same. The sleeved ivory is for appearance only. Tony at BB told me the same thing, as I had one of his cues as well with the sleeved ivory over stainless. As previously stated, it is not the ivory itself so much as the amount of work involved.

-dj
 
Big-Tattoo said:
Hey Folks,
I want to know it is worth the 500$ more for the Ivory with steel insert Joint as his normal steel Joint????
I never have tried a Tasc with that Ivory Joint, so I don't know it will Plays better or not.
All my Cues have an Ivory Joint or Phenolic, no steel jointed Cues here:wink: but my order is near from Pete and not want a mistake, just want to hear some opinion:D
thanks,
Ralf
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I have played with and owned both his steel and ivory joints. The ivory joint with the steel insert is super nice and worth the money. The steel is great too but a little too stiff for me.

Because you do not use steel now I would choose the ivory/steel comb.

Side note: I also played with a big pin ivory joint tasc. Believe it or not it hit the best of all, but that's just me. He is such a great cue maker you can't go wrong. Enjoy!!!!
 
If you had more question marks in the title I'd bother answering.

Sincerely though, the joint REALLY isn't going to make a difference. Might make a minutely different sound, but the tip represents about 100x as much effect on 'feel' as the joint, and the shaft probably another 100x.
 
i'm sure it will play great whichever you choose - it's a Tascarella! :)
 
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