Help before I order

[asafg]

Question about weight.
I have a specification I want to buy but not sure about the weight.
I have a starter 1PC tip 10mm length 57 with a weight of 19.1 oz and feel comfortable.
And yesterday I played with cue 3/4 length 57 and weight 17.1 oz and also felt comfortable.
Does anyone know why they weigh differently and feel quite comfortable with me in terms of weight as well?

I ask because I want to buy an expensive cue (around 200pound) 3/4 58 "Tip 9.5 Balance 17 diameter Butt 30 but I do not know for sure which weight is best for me. I want to buy the cue from the internet (I am not from England) so it is important for me to order the best weight To
what do you think?

Thanks

[itsnoteasy]

I'm guessing it's more about balance than weight. If the weight in each cue is in the right place for that cue you won't feel the difference as much. One being 3/4 and one being a one piece they will have different balance points.

[fkhan]

Where are you from? I suggest you try many cues and select the one which feels best for you as you are unsure of the specs.

[vmax]

I'm guessing it's more about balance than weight. If the weight in each cue is in the right place for that cue you won't feel the difference as much. One being 3/4 and one being a one piece they will have different balance points.

What he said If a cue is nicely balanced it just feels right, not heavy and not light.

[asafg]

I'm guessing it's more about balance than weight. If the weight in each cue is in the right place for that cue you won't feel the difference as much. One being 3/4 and one being a one piece they will have different balance points.

Balance 17 is popular. But still if I take 19oz or 17.x oz or 18.x oz weight it still matters what is most comfortable for me

[asafg]

Where are you from? I suggest you try many cues and select the one which feels best for you as you are unsure of the specs.

I'm from Israel and play at my table at home with friends and not at the club. Therefore a problem for me to feel a variety of cues of people.

anyone know what the more or less common specifications of professional players are?

[fkhan]

The most common snooker specs are 57-58" 9-10 mil 17-19oz. I highly recommend our ADR if you want to buy a cue.
I have bought several cues online from him without trying them but not one has any issue.

[DeanH]

Pro cue averages on those that I have details for:

9.3mm 57" 17.5"

but as many will say - do not follow what pros do, do what works for you

I dont know where you are purchasing your cue from, as above ADR is always a good choice, as is Stu Green (https://www.greenbaize.com/), both are experienced at sending overseas

[vmax]

I'm from Israel and play at my table at home with friends and not at the club. Therefore a problem for me to feel a variety of cues of people.

anyone know what the more or less common specifications of professional players are?

Get a cue that fits your physique, ie: height and arm span, a good base is to measure from the floor to the point of your shoulder and your cue should be about that length. Big hands ? then 30mm diameter butt should suffice, weight doesn't matter too much as long as the cue is nicely balanced relative to length, the longer the cue the further from the end of the butt the balance point needs to be. Tip size between 10-9mm, ash cue look for straight close grain, don't worry about decorative fancy splicings, a cue is first and foremost a tool, get a good one and look after it and it will last a lifetime, I've had mine for 35 years now and it's a good as the day I bought it.