If you are a cue-thusiast then you probably have a strong urge to keep your pool cue in top shape. The number one death stroke to your cue is a bent pin or junk insert. Joint protectors are a must have for a pool cue owner. When your cue is exposed to the elements, even if it is stored in a quality case, your joint pin and insert are still exposed to the elements. That is where joint protectors will come in to play.
A good joint protector set will protect these parts from wear and tear outside of the pool playing setting.
Joint protectors come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Your job is quite simple. Find the joint protectors that will fit your cue right?
That would be good if you knew your pin type. Heres a hint to get you started in the right direction.
The most common pin sizes are 5/16x18, 5/16x14, 3/8x10 and 3/8x14. In addition, there are some cues like Lucasi cues that use a special quick release joint system that require a proprietary joint protector set.
The following is a break down of the most common pins by manufacturer:
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