Ferrule Weight


Here's an updated list of the most commonly used ferrule materials.
If you want something added to the list, please find a SOLID sample & tell me the diameter, length and weight in grams as accurately as you can.  I will add your material to the list.

This list does not show the density or specific gravity of these materials.  I'm simply comparing their weight to maple, with maple given a value of 1.  For example: a Hydex 202 ferrule would be 63% heavier than the maple you remove to install the ferrule.  In general, it's safe to assume that the closer a material's weight is to maple, the less it will adversely effect cueball deflection.

In light of the miniscule effect on the shaft's actual end mass, you have to wonder "Are these slight differences really enough to make a difference?"  I'll leave that for you to decide based on the material you choose, your ferrule size & design, the shaft diameter, shaft taper and any shaft lightening tricks you employ.

Material Rank
Maple 1.0000
Hydex 202 1.6304
Tomahawk 1.7517
Ivorine 3 1.8601
Mason's Micarta 1.8605
PVC 1.8906
Elforyn 1.9245
Atlas MPI 1.9270
Aegis2 1.9533
LBM 2.0305
Juma 2.0587
Ivorine 4 2.6786





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