This is one of the owners shooting cues. The difference doesn't bother him because he never strokes down to the joint area anyway.

Very close up for a difference between diameters that is possible with a factory cue with an aftermarket shaft

Joint gap Joint gap

Looking down at the joint from the tip. Please note this is a pretty good close up. Looking at this cue from arms length isn't that noticable. See other pictures.

Joint gap .