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Best ferrule outside of ivory or tomahawk.

[Korsakoff]

I just got a new cue and the ferrule is Buffalo Horn. While being black would be distracting for some, it doesn't bother me. The cue is Ebony and Birdseye Maple, so it works well. Most of my other cues have ivory ferrules, and I think the hit of the Buffalo Horn is pretty close.

[JoeyInCali]

These. Caramelarta .

[JoeyInCali]

Originally Posted by Korsakoff

I just got a new cue and the ferrule is Buffalo Horn. While being black would be distracting for some, it doesn't bother me. The cue is Ebony and Birdseye Maple, so it works well. Most of my other cues have ivory ferrules, and I think the hit of the Buffalo Horn is pretty close.

They're not close . Ivory hits much harder.
Closest to ivory would be white tail antler tips.

[JerseyBill]

I'm sorry if I'm hijacking your post. Just a thought occurred when reading your post. In 1960 I remember playing with a housecue that had a black ferrule. It was a very old one I believe predated plastic ferrules. Anybody know that material? They hit great.
sorry again, I know you had a ferrule in mind. Which is it and why do you like it?
Bill

[JerseyBill]

Caramelata , is that a linen based ferrule? I can't see from the picture? looks cool though.

[Korsakoff]

Originally Posted by JoeyInCali

They're not close . Ivory hits much harder.
Closest to ivory would be white tail antler tips.

Thanks. Will discuss with cue maker. These are “house cues” I’m having made for the Gameroom, but they hit really great.

[Thunder Thighs]

Originally Posted by JoeyInCali

These. Caramelarta .

Looks delicious.

[James Sarenich]

Micarta. Trying to desifer your Caramelarta.

[Michael Webb]

Originally Posted by JerseyBill

I'm sorry if I'm hijacking your post. Just a thought occurred when reading your post. In 1960 I remember playing with a housecue that had a black ferrule. It was a very old one I believe predated plastic ferrules. Anybody know that material? They hit great.
sorry again, I know you had a ferrule in mind. Which is it and why do you like it?
Bill

Sounds like the old fiber ferrules.

[garczar]

Originally Posted by JoeyInCali

These. Caramelarta .

you mean 'micarta'?? what is caramelarta??

[JoeyInCali]

Originally Posted by garczar

you mean 'micarta'?? what is caramelarta??

Caramel colored paper micarta.

[j2pac]

Originally Posted by JoeyInCali

Caramel colored paper micarta.

Is that the old cardboard good stuff?

[spktur]

Originally Posted by Michael Webb

Sounds like the old fiber ferrules.

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Do they still make the fiber ferrules?

[Michael Webb]

Originally Posted by spktur

Do they still make the fiber ferrules?

I don't believe they're made anymore.
Chris Hightower once said in another thread they're sought of collectible and worth about 30 bucks each.
As you can see, I have both black and white. Just sitting around collecting dust.