Joint Types by Cue Brand
Every replacement shaft, extension, and joint protector has to match the pin on your cue. Cue makers each use their own joint, and two pins that look alike can have different sizes or thread counts. Use the photo chart below to find your brand, check the pin specs, and follow the steps to confirm your joint before you order.
In this guide
Pool Cue Joint Chart by Brand
5280 Joint
AE Joint
Balabuska Joint
Black Boar Joint
Richard Black Joint
Jim Buss Joint
Dishaw Joint
DP Joint
Drexler Joint
Dufferin Joint
Espiritu Joint
Falcon Joint
Ginacue Joint
Helmstetter Joint
Huebler Joint
Hunter Joint
J&J Joint
Josey Joint
Joss Joint
Joss West Joint Pins
Joss West Joint Pins
Lambros Joint
McDaniels Joint
McWorter Joint
Paul Mottey Joint
Nitti Joint
Nova Joint
OB Cues Joint
Olivier Joint
Orchid Joint
Palmer Joint
PFD Joint
Phillipi Joint
Prather Joint
Samsara Joint
Schon Joint
Scruggs Joint
Sterling Joint
Tad Joint
Tiger Joint
Varner Joint
Pin Sizes for the Brands We Carry
Current joint specs for the cue brands FCI Billiards stocks. Older and custom cues can differ, so confirm your pin with the steps in the next section.
| Brand | Pin / Thread | Notes |
| Action | 5/16x18 | |
| Athena | 5/16x18 | |
| Bull Carbon | Uni-Loc | |
| Bunjee | Turbo Lock | |
| Cuetec | 3/8x14 | |
| Eight Ball Mafia | 5/16x18 | |
| Jacoby | Radial | Older models used 5/16x14 |
| Koda | 5/16x18 or Uni-Loc | Joint depends on model of cue |
| Lucasi | Uni-Loc or Radial | |
| McDermott | 3/8x10 or McDermott Quick Connect | |
| Meucci | 5/16x18 | |
| Outlaw | 5/16x18 | |
| Pechauer | Pechauer Speed Joint | Brand specific joint |
| Players | 5/16x18 | |
| Poison | Radial | Older models used the Poison Bullet Joint |
| Predator | Uni-Loc or Radial | Joint depends on model of cue |
| Pure X | 5/16x18 | Some break cues use Turbo Lock or 3/8x10 |
| Rage | 5/16x18 | |
| Stealth | 3/8x10 | Older models used 5/16x18 |
| Talon | 5/16x18 | |
| Valhalla | 5/16x18 | |
| Viking | Viking Quick Release | Brand specific joint |
How to Identify Your Cue's Joint
If you're not sure what joint your cue uses, work through these steps in order:
Look for a logo, name, or signature on the butt sleeve or near the joint collar. If you know the maker, match it to the photo chart above and check the pin size listed for that brand.
Unscrew the shaft and measure across the threads of the pin with calipers. A 5/16 inch pin measures about 7.9mm, and a 3/8 inch pin measures about 9.5mm.
Use a thread pitch gauge, or count the thread peaks along one inch of the pin. A 5/16x14 pin has 14 threads per inch, while a 5/16x18 pin has 18. The two look almost identical, so this step matters.
Note whether the pin is steel or brass, and whether the joint face is flat or has a raised pilot that seats into the shaft. A replacement shaft needs to match the pin and the face.
Send photos of the pin, the shaft insert, and the joint collar to our team through the contact page. We will help you identify the joint before you place an order.
Common Pin Sizes Explained
| 5/16x14 | A 5/16 inch pin with 14 threads per inch. Common on custom cues and some older production cues, including older Jacoby models. Current production cues that use this joint are Joss and Schon. |
| 5/16x18 | A 5/16 inch pin with a finer 18 threads per inch. Used by Action, Athena, Eight Ball Mafia, Meucci, Outlaw, Players, Pure X, Rage, Talon, and Valhalla. |
| 3/8x10 | A thicker 3/8 inch pin with a coarse 10 threads per inch thread. Used by McDermott, Stealth, and some Pure X break cues. |
| 3/8x14 | A 3/8 inch pin with 14 threads per inch, used on Cuetec cues. |
| Radial | Uses a rounded thread profile in place of standard V-shaped threads. Used by Jacoby, Poison, and on Lucasi and Predator cues. It only mates with a shaft built with a radial insert. |
| Quick Release | Joints that lock in with far fewer turns than a standard pin, such as Uni-Loc, Viking Quick Release, McDermott Quick Connect, Pechauer Speed Joint, and Turbo Lock (used by Bunjee and some Pure X break cues). Most are brand specific, so the shaft must be made for that exact system. |
Shafts That Fit Your Joint
Many of the replacement shafts we carry, including carbon fiber shafts, are offered in several joint options. Once you know your pin size and thread count, choose the matching joint on the shaft product page. If your joint is not listed, contact us and we will check whether an adapter or a different shaft line is a better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not Sure Which Joint You Have?
Our staff has decades of experience fitting shafts and parts to cues from every major maker. Send us a few photos and we will confirm your joint before you buy.
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