Pool/Billiard Cue/Shaft with Metal Ferrule

Abstract

An improved one or more piece Pool/Billiard Cue/Shaft including those with a butt shaft and a proximal and a distal end utilizing a metal ferrule. The ferrule is a cylindrical metal body with an interior bore through the entire length. The ferrule can be of any metal material but specifically polished Stainless Steel. The ferrule is attached to the shaft of the Pool/Billiard cue by means of a tenon formed on the shaft. This will allow the ferrule to tightly engage the shaft of the cue and is secured by typical means of attachment, normally glue or epoxy. The tenon is extended to the end of the ferrule. A tip of leather or other material can then be attached using normal gluing methods.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An improved Pool/Cue Stick or shaft which utilizes a metal ferrule. 
     
     
         2 . The metal ferrule is attached to the tenon on the distal end of the shaft usually by FV  gluing with resin or epoxy. 
     
     
         3 . Any metal can be utilized, even chrome plated steel however tests with prototypes have proven that a hardened, annealed stainless steel ferrule is the most playable, desirable and attractive. 
     
     
         4 . The ferrule on resulting assembly is much more durable than conventional Pool/Cue Sticks with ordinary plastic or composite ferrule assemblies. 
     
     
         5 . The ferrule on the resulting assembly is non permeable and therefore will not discolor from chalk or talcum powder even with prolonged use. 
     
     
         6 . The ferrule on the resulting assembly is very resistant to scratching. 
     
     
         7 . The resulting assembly provides a very firm strike to the cue ball depending on the type and hardness of the tip installed. The softer the tip, the softer the hit etc. 
     
     
         8 . Tests with prototypes have shown incredible durability and control. 
     
     
         9 . The wall of the metal ferrule is very thin therefore allowing for a larger diameter tenon thus more wood surface area to attach the tip. 
     
     
         10 . The resulting assembly will allow more energy to be transferred through the shaft due to the large wood surface area of the tenon. 
     
     
         11 . The difference in weight of the assembly utilizing the metal ferrule is negligible compared to conventional thermoplastic ferrules as the metal ferrule wall is much thinner. 
     
     
         12 . The polished ferrule on the resulting assembly is not only fully functional and increases playability it is also very attractive, shiny and desirable.