Tungsten carbide ferrule for cue/billiard sticks

Abstract

An improved ferrule for Cue/Billiard sticks. The Tungsten Carbide Ferrule is a cylindrical metal body with an interior bore through the entire length. The Tungsten Carbide Ferrule is attached to the shaft of the Cue/Billiard stick 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 . The Tungsten Carbide Ferrule will add some very desirable forward balance to any one, two or more piece cue stick. 
     
     
         2 . The wall of the Tungsten Carbide Ferrule is very thin therefore allowing for a larger diameter tenon thus more wood surface area to attach the tip and thus transfer more energy through the stick. 
     
     
         3 . The Tungsten Carbide Ferrule is non permeable and therefore will not discolor from chalk or talcum powder and will be extremely resistant to scratching or breaking even with prolonged use.