The need for joint protectors?

muskyed

muskyed

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I hope no one takes this the wrong way, but i really fail to see the need for joint protectors, yet a lot better players than me do use them. I actually see them possibly causing extra wear on shafts with direct wood thread contact. I do think they would make it easier in pulling out a standard size shaft from a case though. Right now I am using a JB case and am really happy with it, but I am posting this because I really would like to know, as up till now I never have seen the need for them. Started writing this on the other post about custom joint protectors, but felt it would be best in it's own listing. I really am interested in hearing what I am missing out on, or is it only for looks.
 
they keep debris for getting into the hole of your shafts
and protect the pins of your butts if you cue/case should fall
 
I have never felt a need for a joint protector. Did buy a set for $5 just to help someone that seemed to need a beer.
I use the male piece to mark my back up shaft.
I figure the odds of me damaging my joint are somewhere in the meteor ite range.
 
I have a one-piece cue, so I have no need for a joint protector. I don't believe Peradon even make them. However, I do have a nylon protector screwed into the SD joint of my cue. English pool and snooker cues are pretty susceptible to having the butts split and crack from use, since the more expensive ones don't come with built-in protectors.

Even with my jointed 3/4 cues, I have never felt the need to buy protectors for them. They're usually pretty resilient. Plus, should dirt or grime get in the female section, some wire wool and compressed air will get it out in a cinch.
 
Things happen. Imagine the effect of a dropped butt impacting on pin. Cheap joint protectors are cheap protection. Custom joints protectors with fancy decoration are a little more than just protection . . . But then again, why do we buy custom cues with fancy decoration?
 
bbb said:
they keep debris for getting into the hole of your shafts
and protect the pins of your butts if you cue/case should fall
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This plus I like them. Mycues would be naked without them. I don't go too crazy buying super expensive ones, but if I buy a cue and they don't come with the cue I'll order a cheap set off eBay usually.
 
I have a soft It's George case and walk and ride the bus with it. I have to use joint protectors cause I'm constantly taking it off and on my shoulder and don't want the joint pin bent.

Besides that, I am a stickler on keeping my pin and joint threads perfectly clean.
 
Thunder Thighs said:
Some custom joint protectors cost more than your average cue
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Besides Alton's, most cuemakers absolutely hate making them so if the customer insists the price is high, but IMO worth it for an exact match. A couple cuemakers told me it's as tedious as making the cue itself and since some of them are extremely busy it becomes more of a hassle.
 
They finish off a nicely designed cue - just like a good picture frame finishes off a nice painting. If you spend a lot of money on a really nice cue- it looks much nicer with that finishing touch of custom JPs - rather than looking at screws and holes. As for lesser cues, for all the other reasons stated above.
 
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They extend the length of the shafts and butts, making them easier to remove from some of the longer cases, eliminating the need to turn the case upside down and, possibly, having some fall out completely. Also, as stated above, they help identify different playing and spare shafts in a case.
 
My Exceed came with generic Mezz type JP. Lost one the few times I managed to get to a pool room a little while back. Was upset for about a moment, and made minor effort to find it. Refuse to spend a dime to have it replaced though
 
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