FWIW, the ferrules that McDermott used back in the early 80s (C-models) play really good.
I had used ivory up until I played with my first McDermott. Since then, none of my cues have had ivory ferrules.
Those C models had cotton fiber ferrules.
FWIW, the ferrules that McDermott used back in the early 80s (C-models) play really good.
I had used ivory up until I played with my first McDermott. Since then, none of my cues have had ivory ferrules.
It is a great playing material if you like a yellow ferrule. Mason turned over the sales of that material to me when he decided to quit selling it. My Yellow Micarta on my site is the same material.I was fortunate enough to be able to buy quite a bit of the original MasonH micarta directly from MasonH and it is to this day the best ferrule material for me. It is also what we use on our highest-end shafts unless the customer wants something else.
Why? It is one of the lightest ferrule materials out there while still being hard enough to provide a good hit and it stays perfectly clean.
Every ferrule material has some sort of compromise, the compromise with the MasonH stuff is that is far from white (more of a translucent slight green) and it is not the strongest material out there. It's not weak by any means but other materials are stronger.
Regards, Dave
where can one buy mason micarta now a days?hi
I had Mason Micarta and did not like it, for some reason it does hits stiff but hit feels dead to me.
Do you guys make capped or uncapped and if uncapped does ferule material makes difference?
where can one buy mason micarta now a days?
My 314’s stay bright as the toothpaste has whitener in it.Stay away from the dried toothpaste they made 314/2 ferrules out of.
So I have been testing Isoplast (sold on AZ and eBay) and it plays well.Hello ,
Can someone enlighten me on the difference in ferrule material, why is ivory better and is juma a plastic . is there a decent cheaper ferrule that a lot of people use, maybe Juma as I see that a lot. Trying to further my education in the pool cue market. Thanks
how does it compare to micarta?One word: TOMAHAWK. Very light and strong as hell.
Why do you assume ivory is better? Juma is a thermoset plastic and it's a good compromise between weight and strength. Easy to machine and polishes up nicely. From a cue makers perspective it's readily available and cheap.Hello ,
Can someone enlighten me on the difference in ferrule material, why is ivory better and is juma a plastic . is there a decent cheaper ferrule that a lot of people use, maybe Juma as I see that a lot. Trying to further my education in the pool cue market. Thanks
in what way? comparing how a ferrule feels/plays is like herding cats. You want light weight to reduce end-mass thus deflection. Tomahawk wins on all counts. Best info on ferrules i've seen: https://www.dzcues.com/ferrules.htmlhow does it compare to micarta?
I have one shaft with Tomahawk and have zero complaints.in what way? comparing how a ferrule feels/plays is like herding cats. You want light weight to reduce end-mass thus deflection. Tomahawk wins on all counts. Best info on ferrules i've seen: https://www.dzcues.com/ferrules.html
I am testing Tomahawk next.in what way? comparing how a ferrule feels/plays is like herding cats. You want light weight to reduce end-mass thus deflection. Tomahawk wins on all counts. Best info on ferrules i've seen: https://www.dzcues.com/ferrules.html
Weight. Metal ferrules are going to deflect more. Especially at larger diameters.Reading this thread and wondering why nobody is talking abut the copper/brass/bronze ferules they put on Snooker cues or the occasional Titanium Ferrules.
where can one buy mason micarta now a days?
It is a great playing material if you like a yellow ferrule. Mason turned over the sales of that material to me when he decided to quit selling it. My Yellow Micarta on my site is the same material.