Joss
Joss Pool Cues – American Craftsmanship with Distinctive Style
Joss Cues has been a respected name in billiards since Dan Janes founded the company in 1968. They’re known for striking artwork and intricate ring work that never comes at the expense of playability. In fact, the “Balabushka” cue featured in the movie The Color of Money was actually a Joss cue — a detail that says a lot about their craftsmanship.
Who Joss cues are best for: Players who want a cue that stands out visually, collectors who appreciate detailed inlays and ring work, and anyone looking for a solid American-made cue that plays as good as it looks.
Every Joss cue is made in the USA. Whether you’re drawn to the artwork, the hit, or both, we’re happy to help you find the right one.
-----Joss Cue Construction & Performance Features
Joss cues are best known for their intricate ring work and inlay artistry — details that have made them some of the most visually distinctive cues in the industry. But the craftsmanship goes well beyond looks: each cue is built to deliver a solid, consistent hit shot after shot, which is exactly why a Joss cue was chosen to stand in for a "Balabushka" on screen. Every Joss cue is proudly made in the U.S.A., combining traditional cue-making techniques with the kind of attention to detail collectors and players both appreciate.
Choosing the Right Joss Cue for Your Game
Joss offers something for a wide range of players. If you love a cue that's a genuine conversation piece, their more ornate models with detailed ring work and inlays are hard to beat. If you're focused purely on performance, Joss cues are just as capable on the table as they are eye-catching off it. New players and collectors alike will find a Joss cue that fits both their budget and their style — if you're not sure where to start, we're happy to help you compare models.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joss Cues
Are Joss cues made in the USA? Yes — Joss cues are proudly crafted in the United States.
What makes Joss cues stand out from other brands? Joss is especially known for intricate ring work and inlay artistry, offering a level of visual detail that's rare at their price point, without sacrificing playability.
Do Joss cues come with a warranty?
Yes. Joss offers a limited warranty to the original purchaser covering defects in materials and workmanship. If a manufacturing defect is found, Joss will repair or replace the cue at their discretion. The warranty is non-transferable.
Joss JOSN7 Color of Money Pool Cue JOSN7
Joss JOSN7 "Color of Money" Pool Cue — The Iconic Cue from the Movie In 1986, Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money put pool back on the cultural map — and the cue that Vincent Lauria carried in that film was a Joss. The JOSN7 is the replica of that...
$819.40 $964.00
Joss JOSTHBLK Thor Hammer Black Series Pool Cue JOSTHBLK
Joss JOSTHBLK Thor Hammer Pool Cue — Black Series, Ebony with Carbon Shaft The Thor Hammer is Joss's premium performance series, and the Black Series is built around the combination that performance players look for: a low-deflection carbon fiber...
$335.75 $395.00
Joss JOSSP01 Sneaky Pete Katalox Pool Cue JOSSP01
Joss JOSSP01 Sneaky Pete Pool Cue — Katalox with Natural Maple Points Joss's take on the Sneaky Pete is built from Katalox — a dark Central American hardwood that reads as near-black from a distance but shows rich grain detail up close. Katalox...
$365.50 $430.00
Joss JOSTHPH Thor Hammer Purple Heart Pool Cue JOSTHPH
Joss JOSTHPH Thor Hammer Pool Cue — Purple Heart Series Purple Heart is one of the most recognizable exotic woods in woodworking — a Central American hardwood that is genuinely purple when freshly cut, aging to a richer reddish-purple over time. The...
$318.75 $375.00
Joss JOS74 Bloodwood Holly African Blackwood Pool Cue JOS74
Joss JOS74 Pool Cue — Bloodwood, Holly, and African Blackwood, Three Exotic Woods The JOS74 takes the bloodwood and holly combination from the JOS61 and adds a third exotic wood — African Blackwood. African Blackwood is one of the densest, darkest...
$484.50 $570.00
Joss JOS44 Curly Maple Ebony Pool Cue JOS44
Joss JOS44 Pool Cue — Curly Maple Forearm with Ebony Points and Ivory Spacers Curly maple has a distinctive linear figure — horizontal waves that run across the grain creating a rippled, almost three-dimensional look in the right light. The JOS44...
$573.75 $675.00
Joss JOS16 Birdseye Maple Ebony Mother of Pearl Pool Cue JOS16
Joss JOS16 Pool Cue — Birdseye Maple with Ebony Points and Mother of Pearl Inlays The JOS16 brings three materials together on the forearm — birdseye maple, African Ebony points, and Mother of Pearl inlays. The ebony provides a near-black contrast...
$569.50 $670.00
Joss JOS61 Bloodwood Holly Pool Cue JOS61
Joss JOS61 Pool Cue — Bloodwood Forearm with Holly Points Bloodwood is one of the more dramatic natural woods in cue making — a deep, saturated red that's more intense in hue than cocobolo or rosewood, with a tight grain that takes on a...
$352.75 $415.00
Joss JOSNXS HP Natural Extra Shaft JOSNXS
Joss JOSNXS HP Natural Extra Shaft — High Performance Natural Shaft The JOSNXS is Joss's high performance natural shaft — a step up from the standard JOSXS in shaft construction and selection. The HP designation means tighter wood selection, more...
$267.75 $315.00
Joss JOS214 Limited Edition Cumaru Curly Maple Pool Cue JOS214
Joss JOS214 Pool Cue — Limited Edition Cumaru with Inlaid Curly Maple Handle The JOS214 is another Joss limited edition — once this stock is gone, this design will not be reproduced. Cumaru forearm with a handle section built from inlaid curly maple...
$276.25 $325.00
Joss JOS50 Curly Maple Flame Birch Cocobolo Pool Cue JOS50
The Joss JOS50 Curly Maple Flame Birch Cocobolo Pool Cue pairs figured curly maple with cocobolo points and pearl notched diamonds on the forearm. The contrast between the maple figure and the darker cocobolo is the first thing you notice; the pearl...
$484.50 $570.00
Joss JOS212 Limited Edition Smoke Curly Maple Rosewood Pool Cue JOS212
Joss JOS212 Pool Cue — Limited Edition Smoke Stained Curly Maple with Rosewood Handle and Inlaid Maple Rings The JOS212 is a limited edition Joss — once current stock is gone, this design will not be reproduced. Smoke stained curly maple forearm...
$276.25 $325.00
Joss JOS55 Flame Birch Upside Down Crown Pool Cue JOS55
Joss JOS55 Pool Cue — Flame Birch with Upside Down Crown Design The JOS55 has a design that's specific enough to be genuinely memorable — flame birch forearm with an upside down crown design. Flame birch has a dramatic vertical flame figure, and the...
$505.75 $595.00
Joss JOS213 Black Stained Maple Cumaru Lacewood Pool Cue JOS213
Joss JOS213 Pool Cue — Black Stained Maple with Cumaru and Inlay Lacewood Rings The JOS213 pairs a black stained maple forearm with Cumaru handle and inlaid Lacewood rings on the handle section. Lacewood — sometimes called Leopardwood — has one of...
$276.25 $325.00
Joss JOS211 Cumaru Cocobolo Handle Pool Cue JOS211
Joss JOS211 Pool Cue — Cumaru Forearm with Cocobolo Handle Cumaru is a South American hardwood with a warm, golden-brown tone and fine, consistent grain — sometimes called Brazilian Teak for its density and color similarity. The JOS211 forearm is...
$276.25 $325.00