How to Replace Billiard Ferrules

The ferrule, the plastic or metal piece at the end of your cue that holds the tip, takes a lot of abuse. It absorbs a lot of the impact of each pool shot, it often is covered with corrosive chalk and it gets banged around by inexperienced, careless or drunken players. You must replace a cracked or loose ferrule to maintain your cue's accuracy and to prevent possible cracks in the wood peg that holds the ferrule to the cue, which can be costly.

Things You'll Need

  • Replacement ferrule
  • Knife
  • Glue
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a replacement ferrule. Your best bet is to get one from the manufacturer of your cue. Try to get one made of the same material as the old one, whether plastic, ivory or metal, so your cue will have the same heft when you play and you don't have to adjust your game to the new feel. Make sure the diameter of the ferrule matches your cue and the hole in the ferrule matches the diameter of the tenon, the "peg" that sticks out from the end of the cue that the ferrule goes over.

    • 2

      Remove the old ferrule. Depending on its condition, you may be able to just pull it off. If you need to use a knife to pry it off, be careful not to gouge the tenon.

    • 3

      Apply a gel-based glue or a tip cement designed especially for pool cues to the tenon. Slip the new ferrule over the tenon. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before playing with the cue again.