Side Pressure All cues are built to withstand enormous pressure applied as a result of straight-line impact through the cue. Wood cues, regardless of the joint style, are not built to withstand side pressure that can be applied or occur in a number of ways including leaning the cue against a wall and the cue hitting the floor as a result of having been dropped. Side pressure, no matter how insignificant, can cause an interior fracture that may or may not initially compromise the finish of the cue. Over time an interior fracture will ultimately reach the surface of the cue and show a visible crack or break. Normal use of the cue can compound a fracture. Damage as a result of side pressure, whether intentional or not, is never covered under warranty.