Weight of cue

[redblackredblack]

Just wondering, the cue I want to get is 18.5oz, but i've seen people say to get the 'feel' you should have it between 16 and 18oz. Will 1/2 an ounce really make a difference?

[drury1986]

nah i wouldnt have thought so , i get along with my new cue fine had it 5 days now, my old cue was 17.5, my new one 18.25oz, what i have noticed was my old cue a 1pc craftsmans was butt heavy, where my new Trevor white cue feels evenly balanced, as though its naturally weighted, so maybe consider that as well for such a small margin of weight,

also if your type of person who picks up a cue likes the feel of a cue and can play with then it shouldnt be a problem, some of my friends though will only have a cue to their certain specs, and wouldnt dream of trying a cue that didnt match them exactly for what they wanted

also personally i think 16oz is way too light for a cue, 17.5 was light for me and wouldnt dream of going lower than that, but each to their own

[nrage]

Short answer, no.

Longer answer, perhaps if you were a top level pro then you might notice if you picked up a cue which was 0.5 ounce lighter, and you might initially over hit a few positional shots by anywhere from 1 to 6 inches (depending on power). But, being a top level pro you will adjust fairly quickly and would soon be playing shots just as well with the heavier cue, that is until a pressure shot came up, where you might 'revert' to what you were used to and over hit a shot.

Given that you're not a top level pro, you will take longer to adjust to this cue (if it's heavier than you're used to currently), but given that this is going to be your main playing cue I would expect that after less than a week you will not have any adjustment problems.

[deant1982]

The old theory (not saying it is right or wrong) is a lighter cue is better in and around the balls, where touch is required. Anything up to 18 - 18.5oz is fine. The lighter weights are considered better by some for that kind of play. The other point is that heavier cues allow for greater cue power, especially on long shots or deep/extreme screw/side shots.

The fact is, no matter what weight your cue is, it is how it feels to you that matters. I use a slightly heavier cue (I think its about 18.5 oz, maybe a little more, but once you get used to it, your touch should be fine. It would only really make a very noticable difference if you are playing on professional quality tables/cloths regular. This is when you are most likely to find yourself overhitting shots regulary. Average club/snooker hall tables as long as you don't go silly and get a cue 24oz or the like, you should be fine with an 18.5oz cue.