Balance

[Brooksy147]

Hey guys merry Christmas all just wondering what causes a cue to feel light at the front end almost like it's hard to keep it on the bridge and jumps off my bridge on various shots at even slow speeds? I know it's to do with balance just not sure what causes it.

[cueman]

Normal cues without a weight normally weigh anywhere between 12-15oz, dependent on the density of the ash used. Ideally the cue maker will select ash that has a good weight to it so when the cue is weighted up to the customers spec it will balance ideally at around 16-18" from the butt end.

Sometimes there will be around 4-5 oz worth of weighted material that is drilled into the butt end to get the cue at the right weight but the more weight you use the higher chance that the cue will be back heavy and obviously very light on the bridge hand. That is why you get cues like this, personally I think they are best avoided as it makes certain shots impossible to play.

Merry xmas to all.

[Brooksy147]

Balance

Thanks very much for an amazing reply , Just wondering how would I convey to a cue maker that I wouldn't want the front to be light ? Once we get into the new year will look for a new maple number for pool but want the specs to be perfect

[jrc750]

Just ask for a forward balanced cue, around 17" to 18" will be fine

[lesedwards]

Just ask for a forward balanced cue, around 17" to 18" will be fine

That's a good answer. I noticed I have the same problem if I choke up to far then the tip end feels light. Because of my bridge arm not being able to bend I have a very compact style. Probably should have a cue made at about 55" that would push the balance more towards the tip.

[guernseygooner]

That's a good answer. I noticed I have the same problem if I choke up to far then the tip end feels light. Because of my bridge arm not being able to bend I have a very compact style. Probably should have a cue made at about 55" that would push the balance more towards the tip.

That probably might not be a bad idea for you Les with your extreme bridge arm bend. 55", 56" 3 piece with a long butt or joint above the splices

[lesedwards]

That probably might not be a bad idea for you Les with your extreme bridge arm bend. 55", 56" 3 piece with a long butt or joint above the splices

That's all I need is another cue....LOL

[guernseygooner]

That's all I need is another cue....LOL

It's christmas!

[Supersmed92]

What's the standard balance point of a cue just asking as I'm after a new cue