The butt section of a typical two piece cue is broken up into several areas. It is helpful if you know what those areas are called so we can discuss them together.

The Joint Pin is also known as the joint screw.

The Joint Collar (if there is one) may be stainless steel, phenolic resin, ivory, a multi-polymer material or several other types of material. It protects the joint from splitting and has become common as part of the decoration of a cue.

Ring Work is generally located at what are referred to as the A, B, C, D and E locations. Sometime the locations go front to back and other times back to front. In this example I have described the locations front to back. 'A' is not shown in the picture above. 'A' is on the shaft side of the joint. 'B' is just before the Joint Collar. 'C' is between the Handle (wrap) and the Forearm. 'D' would be between the Butt Sleeve and the Wrap. 'E' would be between the Butt Cap and the Butt Sleeve.

The Forearm (also know as the forewrap) is between the Wrap and the Shaft. It is where points and inlays often go.

The Handle area is often covered with a Wrap of Irish linen or leather.

The Butt Sleeve (sometimes called the after wrap) is usually the most decorated part of any cue, but it may consist only of wood or other material.

The Butt Cap (also called the butt plate) protects the butt from splitting and is generally where a cues logo is located.

The Rubber Bumper protects the butt of the cue from shock and dampens vibration somewhat.

Inlays are most often located in the Butt Sleeve and the Points in the Forearm but they can be located other places as well.