Is adding weight to a cue a big difference from "natural" weight?
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3oz is a lot and yes, it will change the balance.
I think adding weight is fine to fine tune weight/balance, something in the neighborhood of an ounce or so seems reasonable. 3oz is more than I'd want to add to a cue.
That being said, it's simple to do so you can always give it a try and see how it feels and plays.
I think adding weight is fine to fine tune weight/balance, something in the neighborhood of an ounce or so seems reasonable. 3oz is more than I'd want to add to a cue.
That being said, it's simple to do so you can always give it a try and see how it feels and plays.
For starters, what kind of cue you have? If you don't know, maybe a posting a picture so we can identify.
Some cues without extensive re-working are not adjustable, and better off selling. If your cue is cored deep to take weights, its possible both weight and balance are adjustable.
Ask around who does cue repairs, and have them check it out. That would be your best bet.
Some cues without extensive re-working are not adjustable, and better off selling. If your cue is cored deep to take weights, its possible both weight and balance are adjustable.
Ask around who does cue repairs, and have them check it out. That would be your best bet.
Magyar.......time for another cue.
One of the knockoff Balabushka's. The GB-1. Think I'll have to get another cue, the other guy is right, 3 ounces is just too much to add unfortunately. Sucks cuz I am attached to this cue. It was my first cue and I've had it for 10 years now.
THREE OZ ? Or .3 oz ?
Three ounces. I've found I play best with a 21 ounce stick and my stick is an 18.
Too much to add .
Quick google search found these Adam weight bolt ranging from .5 ounces to 2.5 ounces. With the flush screw head these don't look like they're balance adjustable. Other systems are adjustable for weight and balance. Maybe there is a version of the weight bolt without the protruding head that will allow you to adjust for balance as well. For me, I'm more sensitive to balance than weight.
$5 for trying out a weight bolt is significantly less than the cost of a newer cue. So, you can try changing the weight bolt and see if meets your needs.
https://www.billiards.com/accessories/balabushka-cues-balabushka-weight-bolts
FWIW, one of my teammates has a brass weight (like the round bulb end of a curtain rod) that he puts onto his cue. It brings his cue up to 25 ounces.
$5 for trying out a weight bolt is significantly less than the cost of a newer cue. So, you can try changing the weight bolt and see if meets your needs.
https://www.billiards.com/accessories/balabushka-cues-balabushka-weight-bolts
FWIW, one of my teammates has a brass weight (like the round bulb end of a curtain rod) that he puts onto his cue. It brings his cue up to 25 ounces.
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I totally disagree with getting a new cue right off the bat. I have a Mezz which require their own weight bolt similar to the Adams Balabushka cues. I took my cue to Ace Hardware and found a threaded steel rod that was the same threads in the butt. Bought it, took it home, did the math calculations to get the right weight, cut the right length off, notched the end with a Dremmel tool (like a flat head screw), then installed my own weight bolt.
It doesn't have the head on it, so I was able to screw the homemade bolt in as far as I wanted in order to keep the balance where I wanted it.
I think it's kinda simple if you're handy at all...
It doesn't have the head on it, so I was able to screw the homemade bolt in as far as I wanted in order to keep the balance where I wanted it.
I think it's kinda simple if you're handy at all...
Depending on how deep the wright bolt pocket is, you may only need an ounce or so. Weight, on its own really means nothing. Balance is where its at. I have a 17.5oz cues that moves the ball like my 21oz cue.
Maybe you play better with the 21oz you tried, not all 21oz cues.
Maybe you play better with the 21oz you tried, not all 21oz cues.
As has been mentioned, try the weight bolt. I added 2.5 ounces to mine without issue.
You will need to be careful in purchasing a 21 oz. cue. Many will not be much different than you would experience by adding 3 oz. to your GB-1. Some cuemakers, like Gus Szamboti, were masters of 20+ oz. cues. But they can be expensive (and worth it IMO).
Perhaps you should start by adding 2 oz. to your GB-1 and see how you like a 20 oz. cue. It will be a big change and perhaps will be enough. It will potentially give you a change to try a new weight and balance point for an extended time before making a bigger purchase.
Perhaps you should start by adding 2 oz. to your GB-1 and see how you like a 20 oz. cue. It will be a big change and perhaps will be enough. It will potentially give you a change to try a new weight and balance point for an extended time before making a bigger purchase.
That will totally mess up the balance of the cue.. Unless u like it way behind.. If u like the way it plays, then it wouldnt be a problem if the balance is natural or not. Just when u decide to sell that cue, take off that 3oz bolt.
All my cues are 18oz to start with and all have been "upgraded" to 20oz.
Please don't get suckered into the old "natural weight of the wood" thing, that's long gone and is crap talk by cue makers to make you think they are special.
Please check if YOU like it and if you don't then simply leave it.
With a proper weight systems the balance can even be shifted as you like it (forward, back, middle).
Obviously there is a natural limit as to how much you can add without shifting the balance farer behind due to the limited space within the butt.
Cheers.
Please don't get suckered into the old "natural weight of the wood" thing, that's long gone and is crap talk by cue makers to make you think they are special.
Please check if YOU like it and if you don't then simply leave it.
With a proper weight systems the balance can even be shifted as you like it (forward, back, middle).
Obviously there is a natural limit as to how much you can add without shifting the balance farer behind due to the limited space within the butt.
Cheers.