I may be duplicating what many good players have already said, but, over the years in selling
hundreds of cues, I have had people walk in and say they need a 18 oz. cue or a 21 oz. cue and
so forth. I do not have the weight of the cues posted on each cue and just tell them to put the
sample shafts on the butt ends and see what cue feels good.
Countless times a person wanting a 21 oz. cue walks out with a 18.0 oz or visa versa, Like some
posts here say, what feels good. The other factor is that cues from different makers are made different
where the balance point is forward or near the butt sleeve. Either way, not matter, what feels good is what matters.
In my opinion only, many may have a total different view point, but, to me, a lighter cue is easier to stroke and your
more apt not to over hit the cue ball as much which results in a few more, slightly, but a few more balls to drop.
You may not get around the table as much, but, if your on a 7 foot table, I tend to favor a lighter cue where if I am on a
9 foot table, I tend to favor a heavier cue.
I am just a amateur player so it would be interesting to hear if top players feel that way or it's just
locked in my mind.
Good Luck, shoot with what your comfortable with.