What kind of joint do you prefer?

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birdy

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I want to know the anvantages and disadvantages of the different type of joints.
Hard hit vs. soft hit.
 
birdy said:
I want to know the anvantages and disadvantages of the different type of joints.
Hard hit vs. soft hit.
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For some reason I like uni-loc!!! Prehaps it is because of the speed that I can break it down, get it in my case, and get the hell outta the room, after I just got eliminated:mad: .....But I digress:rolleyes: ....Uni-loc is pretty good:D
 
I like flat faced wood with big pin, not piloted. Just feels better to me. Perhaps just in my mind though.
 
I like the 3/8-11 flat faced joints ALA Steve Klein..But it's all a matter of personal preference and comfort with the cue.
 
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Varney Cues said:
Some players prefer the type joints that everyone shares in the parking lot.:cool: :D :D
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LOL. Last time I checked most folks were hoggin those, not sharing! :rolleyes:
 
Solid Ivory joint with a G-10 or a 3/8-10 is my favorite. Then comes a wood to wood with 3/8-11 or 14 pin.
 
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birdy said:
I want to know the anvantages and disadvantages of the different type of joints.
Hard hit vs. soft hit.
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Well, birdy, it depends on how harsh the weed is. You got some good Columbian Red Bud and I like a fatty! You got expando skunk weed and I roll em a litle small. Now while in Jamica, I go with the traditional spliff.
I am glad you asked this question as I am not a pipe or bong man. A nice chunk of hash in the ol' chillum is a good way to start your day. I hope this helps you with your joint selection!
Purdman:cool:

PS, I hit em all hard!!!:D
 
Purdman said:
Well, birdy, it depends on how harsh the weed is. You got some good Columbian Red Bud and I like a fatty! You got expando skunk weed and I roll em a litle small. Now while in Jamica, I go with the traditional spliff.
I am glad you asked this question as I am not a pipe or bong man. A nice chunk of hash in the ol' chillum is a good way to start your day. I hope this helps you with your joint selection!
Purdman:cool:

PS, I hit em all hard!!!:D
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I'm not sure you are exactly correct Purdman. Send me some samples so I can evaluate your findings. We are pals you know....this is what friends do for each other. I had a little of my own but all the damn stuff caught fire...so I'm looking to replace it.;) :D
 
Varney Cues said:
Some players prefer the type joints that everyone shares in the parking lot.:cool: :D :D
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Kevin-
You're speaking to me man! You are truly speaking to me!

But when it comes to cues, I like a 5/16x14 piloted ivory joint or a 3/8x11 wood to wood joint.
 
Mmmmmm, Doritos and Ring-Dings anyone.

For me it's either 5/16x14 piloted SS or a Radial into phenolic with SS sleeve.
 
Make mine a piloted stainless with a 5/16-14 pin. Nice solid hit and solid feel.:D

P.S. I'll take that to go....NO cream, NO sugar!;)
 
I like the radial joint, but I don't think you can really classify a cues hit as hard or soft based on the joint alone.
 
birdy said:
I want to know the anvantages and disadvantages of the different type of joints.
Hard hit vs. soft hit.
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IMO, a good solid joint is an advantage. And a good solid joint can be made in a variety of ways.

I prefer the joints that do everything they can to transfer the energy from the shaft to the butt, with the least amount of loss. So, that would include Schuler, Lambros, and Layani.

That being said, many of the flat-faced, pin into wood joints of today are simply excellent. There are a lot of good cuemakers out there that should be able to make a solid flat-faced joint.

And finally, if there's a disadvantage to a piloted SS joint, it's that it's a little more difficult to execute. But, I think good custom cue makers have a handle on this. I also think Joss Cues (mass-producer) has a good handle on this. As does Schon (lower volume producer). I'm sure there are others, but I can't name them all.

Fred
 
Has anybody ever quantified the difference in "hit" (whatever that is) between cues with different joints ? I'd love to see the references.

Dave
 
My two cents...

I have played with many Cues, my preference is a well made wood to wood joint ! My two best hitting Cues are in order a custom Jacoby wood to wood and a couple of less expensive McDermotts both wood to wood!:)
 
Wood to wood with a big pin here too.

I am waiting for a cue with a big wood pin instead of metal. Can't wait to try it.
 
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