What Pool Cue Joint Does My Brand Use? Joint Type by Cue Brand
Buying a replacement shaft, a joint protector, or an extension means matching your cue’s joint pin type exactly — and the fastest way to narrow it down is by brand. This guide lists the joint pin commonly used by 60+ cue makers, plus a photo of every pin type so you can double-check against your own cue.
Quick answer: Most production cues use one of five common joints — 5/16x14, 5/16x18, 3/8x10, Uni-Loc Quick Release, or Radial. Many brands have their own signature joint too (McDermott QR, Viking QR, Mezz Wavy/United, Becue B-Loc, Longoni VP2, Pechauer Speed Joint). Find your brand in the table below, then confirm with the pin photos.
Pool Cue Joint by Brand — Cross-Reference Table
Find your cue brand to see the joint pin type it commonly uses. Some makers use more than one across their lines, so confirm against the pin photos further down or check your specific model.
| Cue Brand | Joint / Pin Type |
|---|---|
| ASKA | 5/16x18, Quick Lock, Q5 |
| 5280 | 3/8x10, Speed Joint (discontinued) |
| AE | 5/16x14 |
| Action | 5/16x18 |
| Balabushka | 5/16x14 |
| Becue | Becue B-Loc |
| Black Boar | 5/16x14 |
| Black, Richard | 3/8x10, 5/16x14 |
| Buss, Jim | 5/16x14 |
| Capone | Uni-Loc Radial |
| Cuetec | 3/8x14 |
| Dishaw | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| DP | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Drexler, Paul | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Dufferin | 5/16x18 |
| Espiritu | 5/16x14, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Falcon | 3/8x10, 5/16x14, Uni-Loc QR |
| Fury | Speed Joint (discontinued) |
| Ginacue | 5/16x18 |
| Helmstetter | 5/16x14, 5/16x18 |
| Huebler | 5/16x18 |
| Hunter | 3/8x10 |
| J&J | 5/16x18 |
| Jacoby | 3/8x10, 5/16x14, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Josey | Uni-Loc Radial |
| Joss | 5/16x14 |
| Joss West | 3/8x10, 5/16x14, Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Judd | 3/8x10, 5/16x18 |
| Lambros | 3/8x10 |
| Longoni | Longoni VP2 |
| Lucasi | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| McDaniels | 3/8x11, 5/16x14 |
| McDermott | 3/8x10, McDermott QR |
| McWorter | 3/8x10 |
| Meucci | 5/16x18 |
| Mezz | Mezz United, Mezz Wavy |
| Mottey, Paul | 5/16x14 |
| Nitti | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Nova | 5/16x14 |
| OB Cues | 3/8x10, 5/16x14 |
| Oliver | 3/8x10 |
| Orchid | 5/16x18 |
| PFD | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Palmer | 5/16x18 |
| Pechauer | 5/16x14, Speed Joint (Pechauer) |
| Phillipi | 5/16x14 |
| Players | 5/16x18, Turbo Lock |
| Poison | Uni-Loc Bullet, Uni-Loc Radial, Uni-Loc Ghost |
| Prather | 3/8x11, 5/16x14 |
| Predator (after 2002) | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Predator (before 2002) | 5/16x14, 5/16x18 |
| Rage | 5/16x18 |
| Samsara | Uni-Loc QR, Uni-Loc Radial |
| Schon | 5/16x14 |
| Scruggs | 5/16x14 |
| Southwest | 3/8x11 |
| Stealth | 5/16x18 |
| Sterling | 5/16x18 |
| Tad | 5/16x18 |
| Tiger | Uni-Loc Radial, Tiger |
| Varner | 5/16x18 |
| Viking | Viking QR |
| Viper | 5/16x18 |
This table is an overview — cue makers can change joints between model lines and years, so always confirm against your actual pin or with the manufacturer before buying accessories.
Joint Types and the Brands That Use Them
Below is each joint pin with a photo and the brands that commonly use it. Compare the pin in your cue’s butt to the closest match.
3/8x10
Larger pin, coarse threads. Used by 5280, Black (Richard), Falcon, Hunter, Jacoby, Joss West, Judd, Lambros, McDermott, McWorter, OB Cues, Oliver.
3/8x11
Larger pin, coarse threads with an 11 TPI pitch. Used by McDaniels, Prather, Southwest.
3/8x14
3/8 pin with a finer 14 TPI pitch. Used by Cuetec (including many Cynergy shafts).
5/16x14
Classic fine-thread pin. Used by AE, Balabushka, Black Boar, Black (Richard), Buss (Jim), Espiritu, Falcon, Helmstetter, Jacoby, Joss, Joss West, McDaniels, Mottey (Paul), Nova, OB Cues, Pechauer, Phillipi, Prather, Predator (before 2002), Schon, Scruggs.
5/16x18
Very common production fine-thread pin. Used by ASKA, Action, Dufferin, Ginacue, Helmstetter, Huebler, J&J, Judd, Meucci, Orchid, Palmer, Players, Predator (before 2002), Rage, Stealth, Sterling, Tad, Varner, Viper.
Uni-Loc Quick Release
One-turn quick-release pin. Used by Dishaw, DP, Drexler (Paul), Falcon, Joss West, Lucasi, Nitti, PFD, Predator (after 2002), Samsara.
Uni-Loc Radial
Rounded-thread radial pin. Used by Capone, Dishaw, DP, Drexler (Paul), Espiritu, Jacoby, Josey, Joss West, Lucasi, Nitti, PFD, Poison, Predator (after 2002), Samsara, Tiger.
Uni-Loc Bullet
Streamlined quick-release pin. Used by Poison.
Uni-Loc Ghost
A Uni-Loc quick-release variant. Used by Poison.
Becue B-Loc
Becue’s proprietary stainless/titanium joint. Used by Becue.
Longoni VP2
Longoni’s universal metal joint. Used by Longoni.
McDermott Quick Release
McDermott’s quick-release system. Used by McDermott (higher-end models).
Mezz United Joint
Mezz’s precise 5/16x14-based metal joint. Used by Mezz.
Mezz Wavy Joint
Mezz’s wavy double-thread metal-to-wood joint. Used by Mezz.
Viking Quick Release
Viking’s quick-release joint. Used by Viking.
Speed Joint (Pechauer)
Pechauer’s patented quick-release joint. Used by Pechauer.
Speed Joint (discontinued)
An older multi-start quick-thread joint, now hard to find. Seen on 5280, Fury.
Tiger Joint
Tiger’s quick-release pin (post-Sept 2016). Used by Tiger.
Turbo Lock
A quick-release style joint. Seen on some Players cues.
ASKA Quick Lock
ASKA uses the Quick Lock joint on its jump and jump/break cues. It tightens in less than a full turn, so you can break the cue down and reassemble it fast between shots while keeping a solid, repeatable connection.
ASKA Q5
ASKA also uses the Q5 quick-release joint on select jump and jump/break cues, designed for quick assembly and a firm, consistent fit between the shaft and butt.
How to Confirm Your Joint
Brand is a great starting point, but the surest method is to look at the pin in your cue’s butt and compare the thread pattern to the photos above. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our Pool Cue Joint Types Chart — How to Identify Your Cue Joint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What joint does a Predator cue use?
Predator cues made after 2002 typically use Uni-Loc Quick Release or Uni-Loc Radial. Older Predator cues (before 2002) used 5/16x14 or 5/16x18.
What joint does a McDermott cue use?
McDermott cues use either the standard 3/8x10 or McDermott’s own Quick Release joint on higher-end models.
What joint does a Cuetec cue use?
Cuetec cues commonly use the 3/8x14 pin, including many Cynergy shafts.
Are pool cue joints interchangeable between brands?
No. The pin size, thread pitch, and joint design must match for shafts, joint protectors, or extensions to fit. Two cues from different brands can share a joint (e.g. both 5/16x18), but you can’t assume it — always match the exact type.
My brand isn’t listed — how do I find my joint?
Compare the pin in your cue butt to the photos above, or check your model’s specifications. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
Found your joint? Match it to the right pool cue joint protectors to keep your threads clean and protected.
Related Billiards Guides
- Pool Cue Brands A–Z: The Complete Directory
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- How to Choose Your First Pool Cue
- Best Pool Cue Brands — A Complete Guide for Pool Players
Source overview compiled from manufacturer joint references; treat as a guide and confirm your exact cue before purchasing accessories.