Question about cue weight…
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What weight is it and what do you want it to be?
It’s about 15.5 now. Would like it to be around 15.2
Is that just the butt?
Yea
.3 difference? Play without the rubber bumper.
does a bumper weight .3?
Also the butt I use before is 14.9, so it will be the best if there’s any chance to lose more than 0.5…
wouldn't worry about that small a change. you'll get used to it fast. not much you can do if there's no weights to take out.
It may even be a blessing for OP's game. A heavier cue took me some getting used to, but I prefer it since I made the changeover.
CB control and ball pocketing can be much easier to do with a heavier cue, I think.
No secrets here, no weight bolt so either cut stuff off the cue or use a lighter shaft. Doubt it's going to be worth the hassle for you though.
Lift weights 10 mins a day, you'll be a bit stronger, cue will feel lighter LOL
Take 3 Cues all weight about the same, I will save I like this one best because balance.
Scale to help you it will , young Jedi
Removing the bumper will have a pretty large effect on the hit feel.
Add a 1 ounce weight.
Play with it for at least a week.
Remove the weight. You’ll be good to go…
Play with it for at least a week.
Remove the weight. You’ll be good to go…
Remove but-cap
insert cue-butt in lathe using plastic shims on the noses of the jaws
use dial indicator to center butt in jaws of chuck
take 1/4" aircraft drill--or choose drill that will not remove weight bolt threads
spin lathe about 1000 RPM
drill about 1" deeper through where the weight bolt would have been
remove from lathe
blow out newly drilled hole
install but-cap.
Thanks buddy. Not sure if 1" of mapel inside is enough for 15.5 to 15.2. Cus mapel is so light you know. And not sure if it is good to the cue to dig too deep inside
Thanks guys for all the advices! I'm mainly concerning for the balance as well. I am thinking about change the steel pin to a lighter one such as G10 or aluminum maybe. Will changing pin material affect the feel and the sound of the cue very much? I kind of like the stiff feel of the steel pin, so I dont want it to be very soft if that could be led by using other material of pin...
A lighter shaft, which will shift the balance point aft a bit would help, especially if it feels tip heavy. Beyond that, probably just buy a cue that feels better.
It could change the feel. But if you use titanium you should not notice any difference.