Why is 3/4 called 3/4?

[NervousNovice]

Hello everybody.

I came from the pool planet. There we only have a 1 piece cue, or a 2 pieces cue in which the joint is at the centre of the cue with a 29"+29" split. I recently came to the snooker planet and there are two types of splits. One called "2 pieces" and another called "3/4".

I think the "2 pieces" always refers to the centre split joint. Right? And "3/4" refers to joint cut lower towards the end, which can be anywhere from 12" to 16" from the end of the butt. Right? Why does the joint point vary? How does that affect playability? Why is "3/4" called "3/4"?

Thanks a lot

- NN

[Alex0paul]

3/4 is called a 3/4 because that is the point on the cue where joint is. It is still a two piece but this splits the two into different catagories.

[trevs1]

A 3/4 cue is referred to as 3/4, because the joint is roughly three quarters
(3/4) the way down the cue.

There is no real advantage in playing terms between a joint at 12 inches to one at 16 inches, as too many other factors are involved in any individual cue. However, a cue with the joint at 16" is more likely to have a more natural forward weighted feel, though as I said, it depends on the overall cue.

Joint positions can and do have an effect on cues, but, no one type is really any better to use than the next. It's more a question of preference.

[Qubit]

16" joint is said to offer more forward balance as mentioned above. The 16" jointed cues ive tried have felt a bit strange for me. I prefer 14" jointed. Although id be interested to try a 13 and a 15 to see.

[NervousNovice]

16" joint is said to offer more forward balance as mentioned above. The 16" jointed cues ive tried have felt a bit strange for me. I prefer 14" jointed. Although id be interested to try a 13 and a 15 to see.

It seems that with a 16" Ebony butt, the cue weight cannot go below 18oz. At least that's the limitation on www.cuewizard.com. Correct?

[trevs1]

No, there are ways it can be less.