Pool Cue Joint or Pin Types by Brand
Wondering if a Predator shaft will transition smoothly with your current cue? All Predator shafts and butts have a joint-end diameter between .839" (21.31mm) and .842" (21.38mm). If your cue butt falls within that range and the pin is centered properly, the fit should feel smooth. Find your cue's joint type below to see which Predator shafts are compatible.
5280
3/8x10 Thread Pin
ACTION
5/16x18 Thread Pin
AE
5/16x14 Thread Pin
BALABUSKA
5/16x14 Thread Pin
BLACK BOAR
5/16x14 Thread Pin
BLACK, RICHARD
5/16x18 Thread Pin
BLACK, RICHARD
3/8x10 Thread Pin
BUSS, JIM
5/16x14 Thread Pin
CAPONE
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
DISHAW
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
DISHAW
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
DP
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
DP
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
DREXLER, PAUL
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
DREXLER, PAUL
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
DUFFERIN
5/16x18 Thread Pin
ESPIRITU
5/16x14 Thread Pin
ESPIRITU
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
FALCON
5/16x14 Thread Pin
FALCON
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
FALCON
3/8x10 Thread Pin
GINACUE
5/16x18 Thread Pin
HELMSTETTER
5/16x14 Thread Pin
HELMSTETTER
5/16x18 Thread Pin
HUEBLER
5/16x18 Thread Pin
HUNTER
3/8x10 Thread Pin
J&J
5/16x18 Thread Pin
JACOBY
5/16x14 Thread Pin
JACOBY
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
JACOBY
3/8x10 Thread Pin
JOSEY
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
JOSS
5/16x14 Thread Pin
JOSS WEST
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
JOSS WEST
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
JOSS WEST
3/8x10 Thread Pin
JOSS WEST
5/16x14 Thread Pin
JUDD
5/16x18 Thread Pin
JUDD
3/8x10 Thread Pin
LAMBROS
3/8x10 Thread Pin
LUCASI
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
LUCASI
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
McDANIELS
5/16x14 Thread Pin
McDERMOTT
3/8x10 Thread Pin
McWORTER
3/8x10 Thread Pin
MEUCCI
5/16x18 Thread Pin
MOTTEY, PAUL
5/16x14 Thread Pin
NITTI
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
NITTI
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
NOVA
5/16x14 Thread Pin
OB CUES
3/8x10 Thread Pin
OB CUES
5/16x14 Thread Pin
OLIVIER
3/8x10 Thread Pin
ORCHID
5/16x18 Thread Pin
PALMER
5/16x18 Thread Pin
PECHAUER
5/16x14 Thread Pin
PFD
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
PFD
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
PLAYERS
5/16x18 Thread Pin
PHILLIPI
5/16x14 Thread Pin
POISON
Uni-Loc Bullet Pin
POISON
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
PRATHER
5/16x14 Thread Pin
PREDATOR (BEFORE 2002)
5/16x14 Thread Pin
PREDATOR (BEFORE 2002)
5/16x18 Thread Pin
PREDATOR (AFTER 2002)
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
PREDATOR (AFTER 2002)
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
RAGE
5/16x18 Thread Pin
SAMSARA
Uni-Loc® Quick-Release Pin
SAMSARA
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
SCHON
5/16x14 Thread Pin
SCRUGGS
5/16x14 Thread Pin
STEALTH
5/16x18 Thread Pin
STERLING
5/16x18 Thread Pin
TAD
5/16x18 Thread Pin
TIGER
Uni-Loc Radial® Pin
VARNER
5/16x18 Thread Pin
Joint Types Questions
Find your cue's manufacturer in the list above to see its joint type and matching Predator shafts. If your brand isn't listed, contact us and we can help identify it.
Pool cues use a range of joint types depending on the manufacturer, including threaded pins (5/16x14, 5/16x18, 3/8x10) and Uni-Loc® joints, which come in two variants: Quick-Release and Radial. Bullet joints are discontinued.
The Uni-Loc® Radial joint is a threaded, 7-thread pin nestled directly into the cue butt. It takes a bit longer to join and unjoin than a Quick-Release joint, but it requires less frequent maintenance.
Joint size is determined by pin thread pattern and diameter, not a simple measurement you can take with a ruler — checking your manufacturer above is the most reliable way to confirm compatibility.
Quick-Release joints use a smooth pin and join in about one and a half turns, making them the faster option. Radial joints use a threaded pin that takes more time to join and unjoin but needs less frequent maintenance.
