What weight pool cue should I choose?

Most players find 19-20 oz ideal for all-around play. Heavier cues (20-21 oz) provide more power for breaking, while lighter cues (18-19 oz) offer more finesse and control. Beginners should start with 19-20 oz as it provides good balance between power and accuracy.

What is low deflection in pool cues and is it worth it?

Low deflection (LD) refers to how much the cue ball squirts sideways when you apply english (sidespin). LD shafts have reduced tip-end mass, causing less cue ball deflection and making aiming more intuitive. They are worth it for players who use a lot of english or are struggling with accuracy on spin shots.

How much should I spend on my first quality pool cue?

For your first quality cue, $150-300 provides excellent options that will last years and support your development. Cues in this range feature straight maple shafts, quality tips, and reliable construction from brands like Action, Athena, and entry-level McDermott.

What tip size is best - 11mm, 12mm, or 13mm?

Standard tips are 12.75-13mm, which are forgiving and great for beginners. Smaller tips (11-12mm) allow more precise cue ball contact and spin generation but require more accuracy. For general play and learning fundamentals, stick with 12.75-13mm until you develop preferences through experience.

Carbon fiber shaft vs wood - which is better?

Carbon fiber shafts never warp, provide consistent hit regardless of humidity, and offer maximum low-deflection. Wood shafts provide traditional feel and feedback many players prefer. Carbon fiber typically costs $500-1500 for the shaft alone. For most recreational players, quality wood shafts perform excellently.

What brands make the best pool cues?

Premium American brands include Predator (low-deflection technology leader), McDermott (Wisconsin craftsmanship, lifetime warranty), and Jacoby (handcrafted customs). Mid-range value leaders include Cuetec, Viking, and Lucasi. Budget-friendly options from Action and Players serve recreational players well.

How do I know if a pool cue shaft is warped?

Roll the cue on a pool table or flat surface - a straight shaft rolls smoothly while a warped one wobbles. Also sight down the shaft like a rifle, rotating it to check for curves. To prevent warping: store cues vertically in a case, avoid car trunks and temperature extremes, and never lean cues against walls.

Do I need separate break and playing cues?

For serious players, yes. Break shots stress equipment significantly - the repeated hard impacts can damage playing cue tips, joints, and even warp shafts over time. Dedicated break cues feature reinforced construction, phenolic tips, and heavier weight optimized for powerful breaks.

What is the difference between 1-piece and 2-piece cues?

Two-piece cues disconnect at the joint (mid-cue) for easy transport and storage in cases. One-piece cues do not come apart. Two-piece is standard for serious players - the joint does not affect playability when properly manufactured. One-piece cues are typically inexpensive house cues.

How often should I replace my cue tip?

Replace tips when they are worn down to 1/8 inch height, become mushroomed (wider than ferrule), harden significantly, or will not hold chalk properly. Typical replacement frequency is every 6-12 months for regular players. Proper tip maintenance (shaping, scuffing, chalking correctly) extends tip life significantly.

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Joss JOSXS Shaft

Rated 4.98 out of 5 based on 57 customer ratings

(57 customer reviews)

Original price was: $205.00.Current price is: $174.25.

Upgrade your Joss cue with the JOSXS Hard Rock Maple Shaft. Featuring a 13mm Triangle tip, Aegis Linen ferrule, and a piloted 5/114×14 joint, this shaft delivers the classic solid feel that Joss cues are famous for.

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SKU: JOSXS Categories: Joss Pool Cues, Shafts, Standard Shafts Brand: Joss, Joss, Joss

Experience the Classic Joss Feel

Upgrade your game with the Joss JOSXS Shaft, a premium hard rock maple shaft designed for players who love the traditional feel and feedback of a high-quality wood shaft. Made in the USA by the legendary Dan Janes, this shaft delivers the solid, “woody” hit that has made Joss a favorite among serious players for decades. If you appreciate excellent cue ball feedback and the natural playability of maple, this shaft is the perfect upgrade for your Joss cue.

Professional-Grade Construction

The JOSXS is built with the same attention to detail and quality materials as a complete Joss cue. It’s engineered for performance and longevity.

Wood: 29″ Hard Rock Maple with a professional pro taper for a smooth and consistent stroke.
Tip: 13mm proprietary Triangle tip, known for its durability and firm hit.
Ferrule: 3/4″ Aegis Linen ferrule, a high-tech material designed to replicate the solid hitting properties of ivory.
Joint: Piloted 5/16×14 joint with a black collar, designed to fit seamlessly with your Joss cue butt.

A Perfect Replacement or Upgrade

Whether you’re replacing a worn-out shaft or simply want to have a high-quality backup, the JOSXS is an excellent choice. It provides the craftsmanship and performance you expect from Joss, ensuring your cue plays exactly as it was intended to. Give your cue new life and experience the difference a world-class shaft can make.

Weight	0.8 lbs
Dimensions	3 × 3 × 34 in
Tip	13mm, Triangle or LePro tip
Ferrule	3/4" Aegis Linen ferrule
Shaft	29" hard rock maple with a pro taper
Pin	Piloted 5/16×14
Collar	Black collar
Warranty	Limited
Select an option	12.25, 12.5, 12.75, 13, 13.25, 13.5, 13.75, 14, 3013

57 reviews for Joss JOSXS Shaft

Rated 5 out of 5

Jordan L. – January 5, 2020

I love it!!!!!!

I am thrilled with it!!!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Mike D. – January 6, 2020

Came quickly, works fantastic

arrived quickly, operates great
Rated 5 out of 5

Bob K. – January 27, 2020

Joss Pool Cue stick Shaft

excellent product love it no problems at all.
Rated 5 out of 5

Steve B. – January 28, 2020

Great service

Amazing service
Rated 5 out of 5

Pat A. – February 6, 2020

Ordered a Joss shaft

Received excellent service and the shaft came in excellent condition and quite well packaged. Over all I am extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase and will pick up from them again. thank you !!!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Amy M. – February 23, 2020

Please explain to me why

Please explain to me why the shaft that I bought from you has a different type of material were they screw together. My original Shaft was brass the one you sent me was plastic or some other kind of material not brass. Would love to send you a picture of both side by side
Rated 5 out of 5

Casey K. – March 4, 2020

Joss pool cues

i have a joss stick from 1998 that my son now has I know this because upon contacting you you responded to my request promptly and I was impressed with the information I received your customer service was exemplary nick loves the cue and new shaft you provided we both shoot in two leagues and I have told this story to several other players who were also impressed with my experience I have recommended joss to them and I suspect they will be contacting you in the near future and I will continue promoting joss job properly done I look forward to my next cue thanks
Rated 5 out of 5

Amy K. – March 16, 2020

Beats most prices

I must admit, i have searched and searched and I have not found anyone to beat Pool Dawgs prices. When I have many sticks from here and any issue I have had they are so quick to fix them!
Rated 5 out of 5

Mike P. – March 19, 2020

Joss pool pool cue shaft

Truthfully, i ordered a Joss shaft 12.25mm to take on a weekend trip for a pool tournament. Received it the day before we left. Really quick shipping as always. Great shaft, felt good from the start. Comes with a reliable tip. Didn’t need to change it. I played better with the smaller shaft. Had a great time. As always—-THANKS POOLDAWG!!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Dan W. – March 24, 2020

Joss shaft

Joss shaft is amazing. I shoot withe a jss 50 cue. Originally bought it as a spare shaft but had superb performance n shot really effectively in the singles tournament.I will be buying the joss hp shaft soon from y’all.
Rated 5 out of 5

John M. – April 30, 2020

Josh Pool Cue

From my perspective, excellent service and excellent item.
Rated 5 out of 5

Pat C. – June 11, 2020

Pleased Customers

To be frank, i ordered a new set of balls, the Simonis X1 Pool Table Cloth Cleaner, and a replacement shaft with a Kamui tip replacement. It was straightforward to find what I wanted, the turnaround time for the tip replacement was fast and once that was done, the order was sent out promptly, and everything got to my Dad without hassle. I’m very happy with the shopping experience at PoolDawg, would shop with them again, and vouch for them to others. Thanks! ~Benny
Rated 5 out of 5

Alex D. – June 25, 2020

New Joss cue shaft

Excellent service and received extremely quickly. Shoots wonderful and the tip was even a really nice tip, no reason to change at this time. Thanks for the great service
Rated 5 out of 5

Beth T. – July 21, 2020

Good

I was hoping it would not just be a copy of a Joss Shaft. I was pleasantly surprised that it was an original Joss Shaft Product. Thank You.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jesse P. – July 28, 2020

Love the new shaft. I

Love the new shaft. I found the new material in the joint seems to give better feedback and feel then the brass material in my old joint from Joss. I even like the hard stock tip. Great get.
Rated 5 out of 5

Steve R. – August 30, 2020

Shaft got here speedy and as advertised

To be frank, shaft showed up in good time and with custome tip/size requested. No complaints at all. Thank you, will do more business with this company.
Rated 5 out of 5

Pat E. – September 11, 2020

Joss pool cue shaft

I order a 12.25 mm super soft tip to play American snooker, 2.125″ diameter balls. Quite fast service, and I’m happy with the stick shaft.
Rated 5 out of 5

Taylor A. – September 12, 2020

Joss Stick Shaft

Bought the extra shaft for the COM cue that I bought. Performs superb! Plus the size of the shaft I bought is 12.5, for me its premier! Puts spin on the ball when I need it and i’m more accurate with my shots. Thanks again, Pool Dawg! Amazing service! Fast Shipment!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jen H. – October 27, 2020

Got the replacement shaft for

Got the replacement shaft for my old joss stick. It fits tight and plays effectively
Rated 5 out of 5

Rick A. – October 30, 2020

Great shaft

Ordered 12.5mm for my joss cue. Really like their cues and item all around.
Rated 5 out of 5

Casey H. – November 5, 2020

Joss Extra Pool Cue Shaft

The extra Joss Pool Cue shaft is a nice addition to my Joss Pool Cue stick. The 12.5 mm shaft give me a different feel. Shaft was delivered with a Joss Joint Protector.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mary C. – November 7, 2020

Joss Shaft

Ordered a new shaft Joss shaft, speedy delivery, terrific packaging, perfect fit and feel. thanks
Rated 5 out of 5

Pat C. – November 29, 2020

Exactly what i expected from

Perfectly what i expected from someone selling the Joss cues. It was delivered in 2 days and was flawless. Definitely be ordering from pooldogg in future for all cues and accessories
Rated 5 out of 5

Pat B. – December 4, 2020

WOW

I have to say, this shaft came with my joss jos07 cue. I immediately upgraded it to a predator z2 shaft. When i actually got this shaft out and shot with it i was blown away. I love the feel for being a 13mm shaft. Could of easily saved my money and made this my primary shaft for my joss.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sue R. – December 9, 2020

It’s just Perfect

To be frank, it’s just Exactly what i needed
Rated 5 out of 5

Kate K. – December 11, 2020

Very good really like how

Truly nice really like how it feels and handles
Rated 5 out of 5

Morgan G. – December 21, 2020

Fast and very friendly thank

Swift and very friendly thank you
Rated 5 out of 5

Tom L. – December 22, 2020

Joss upper

Great cue that was truly simple to order online. I had a question so I called customer service and the rep was super helpful and fantastic with knowledge.
Rated 5 out of 5

Dan H. – December 23, 2020

Joss shaft

Incredible shaft and awesome customer service from Pool Dawg
Rated 5 out of 5

Taylor T. – December 23, 2020

Joss Pool Cue Shaft

It’s an actual Joss shaft not an imitation. It was shipped the same day it was ordered along with other items. I received the complete order with no errors within days. Placing an order with Pooldawg is easy and fast. I will be a customer again. Thanks.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jordan H. – December 27, 2020

Cues

I ordered a pool cue and a shaft for my joss loved the quick turnaround
Rated 5 out of 5

Ann K. – April 9, 2021

Shaft is fine as properly

I have to say, shaft is decent as effectively as your service.
Rated 5 out of 5

Riley L. – April 13, 2021

Got it fast

Great shaft got here in exelent condition
Rated 4 out of 5

Alex P. – May 9, 2021

Its a great item

Its a great product
Rated 5 out of 5

Mary P. – September 7, 2021

Joss 12.75 shaft replacement

i am a joss fan! So therefore, I couldn’t go wrong with this purchase! My stick is finally straight again! Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jordan J. – October 14, 2021

Shaft

It’s a extremely nice shaft, that performs extremely effectively with English. I was able to use it for Massé shots. I was hoping to be able to jump with it and I think it will be possible with more practice. Really pleased customer!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jim A. – February 18, 2022

but UUPS should be ashamed of their P.P.P 😠

Flawless in every way!!! Excellent Service on Pooldawg’s behalf!! Unfortunately UPS is another Story.. I don’t blame Pooldawg at all for delivery issues but UPS should be ashamed of their P.P.P 😠
Rated 5 out of 5

Beth M. – February 20, 2022

Rapid delivery and exactly as

Rapid delivery and exactly as expected
Rated 5 out of 5

Lisa R. – March 27, 2022

Excellent service

shaft was exactly as you would expect from a Joss shaft. Pool Dawg delivered it timely and well packaged. Customer for life.
Rated 5 out of 5

Tom F. – August 26, 2022

Very pleased with your service

In my experience, extremely pleased with your service and the new pool shaft. My order was delivered on time and I’m pleased for with the item I received
Rated 5 out of 5

Alex E. – October 3, 2022

My joss shafts order came

My joss shafts order came as advertised…but, strangely enough the shafts had a bow in it …can’t figure how …I called the pool Dawgs number …spoke directly to one of the office personnel and he straighten the situation out …ordered me another shaft sent me return labels…had my new shafts in 4 days …exceptional public relations.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sue M. – October 27, 2022

Ordered a new Joss shaft.

Ordered a new Joss shaft. It came properly packaged and was perfectly straight. The medium tip I had place was done professionally. I appreciate the feel of it. Thank you pool dawg for a terrific shaft and terrific experience buying online
Rated 5 out of 5

Kate G. – December 31, 2022

Good shaft

Good shaft
Rated 5 out of 5

Sam A. – March 8, 2023

Packaged properly and prompt service.

To be frank, packaged nicely and prompt service. I will be shopping here again soon.
Rated 5 out of 5

Karen P. – May 24, 2023

Great service, shaft is a

I must admit, terrific service, shaft is a back up and performs great for me. James McBride Happy with my choice.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ann E. – October 30, 2023

Joss replacement shaft

Excellent, very delighted with the replacement shaft. Wish there was more of a selection of sizes but the the one I got is just fine. Been shooting with this cue for almost 30 yrs, it was time to replace the beat up one.
Rated 5 out of 5

Bob C. – January 8, 2024

I’m giving 5 stars. I

I’m giving 5 stars. I wanted a thinner shaft. But they didn’t have a shaft that was solid for my joss. But Steve went above and beyond to try to get me what I wanted. unfortunately we weren’t able to, but the customer service was incredible!
Rated 5 out of 5

Morgan M. – January 9, 2024

The 12.5 mm shaft with

The 12.5 mm shaft with the Lepro tip hits extremely solid, excellent feel when you strike the ball. Excellent purchase.
Rated 5 out of 5

Morgan B. – May 10, 2024

Perfect fit

As advertised. Fit the existing butt flawless and straight as an arrow
Rated 5 out of 5

Dan H. – May 13, 2024

Terrific 😃 👍

fantastic 😃 👍
Rated 5 out of 5

Dave C. – June 22, 2024

Great Shaft!

Best and easiest to use standard deflection shaft I have ever had for my Backhand English style of precise Pool cue Ball deflection cancellation and cut induced throw compensation. I measured its natural pivot length at approximately 7 inches, which is my normal bridge length, making this 13mm shaft with a Kamui Soft tip upgrade fit me like a custom prescription. IMHO the Old School way of is FAR better!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jen C. – January 22, 2025

PoolDawg is a excellent company.

Truthfully, poolDawg is a great company. Ordering was easy and the shipping was fast. My new Joss shaft with the soft Kamui tip is everything I anticipated. Thank you PD!
Rated 5 out of 5

Mary H. – February 23, 2025

Joss stick shaft

The shaft is perfect, hits great with the soft tip. Very pleased with the shaft.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jordan D. – July 29, 2025

I liked the care In

I liked the care In packaging the shaft and tip was ready to play out of the box
Rated 5 out of 5

Sam L. – January 1, 2026

Great shaft, excellent price point great customer service

I bought this shaft as an addition, not a replacement, for my Joss cue. Therefore, I upgraded the tip to a Kamui extra soft tip. I couldn’t be more pleased. Thanks PoolDawg for fantastic products and amazing customer service.
Rated 5 out of 5

Steve D. – February 18, 2026

Everything arrived on the timely

To be frank, everything came on the timely manner. The pool shaft and tip performs quality. I would highly vouch for this company to anyone.
Rated 5 out of 5

Morgan M. – February 26, 2026

Terrific

first shaft I got was warped. You guys responded professionally and sent me another and I Am thrilled with it. Thanks for taking care of me