Do you like forward or rear balanced cues?

[mikemosconi]

if the weight is behind your hand(rear balanced) arent you pulling?
if the weight is in front of your hand(forward balanced) arent you pushing?
opposite of your post above

Yes you can look at it that way - I think that my point was that I don't want the cue weight location to dictate my stroke- whether it requires more pull or push. - I like to just feel my grip hand gliding without assistance or resistance- so I prefer as much neutral balance as possible.

 

[MTfish]

It depends on the weight of the cue for me. If the cue is over 19 ounces, I prefer a weight forward cue. My Schon or one of my Hueblers would fall into this category for me. If I get down around 18.5, I don't mind and almost prefer a cue with the weight more to the rear like a Meucci or some other cue with a rear weight bolt and plastic joint collar.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Are the definitions of "forward" and "rear" balance determined by whether your grip is behind (forward balance) or in front of (rear balance) the balance point?

pj
chgo

 

[straightline]

Obviously the norm would be behind and nearer or farther. One thing that might initially matter is the grip's proximity to the center of mass. The bridge pivot being the constant, closer to the weight could provide lateral stability. Farther away could allow more leverage for errant lateral input in front and/or naturally balanced cues.
This is probably reversed in weight bolt cues.

 

[jlrowe]

I have a custom cue that i modified myself to get the balance pt where i really like. I drilled and tapped about 8 inches into the butt where i could position the weight bolt etc. Thinner taper at the joint .820 and has a aluminum radial pin. I got the balance pt at 16.5" at 18oz on the dot and that feels great to me. Best balance of any cue i ever shot with and i have owned 48 cues. I usually just dont like cues that are over 18.5 from the butt.

FWIW, I tend to find that tall people or those who hold the cue at the end of the butt or have really long bridges prefer rear weighted cues.

Exactly, I have always had a long bridge, liked lighter cues with smaller diameter, longer taper and held the cues near the end because of the long bridge.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Obviously the norm would be behind and nearer or farther. One thing that might initially matter is the grip's proximity to the center of mass. The bridge pivot being the constant, closer to the weight could provide lateral stability. Farther away could allow more leverage for errant lateral input in front and/or naturally balanced cues.
This is probably reversed in weight bolt cues.

So I'm guessing it's a comparison with what we're already familiar with (i.e., "feels heavier in the back hand than before, so it's rear balanced" - "feels heavier in the bridge hand than before, so it's front balanced")?

pj
chgo

 

[straightline]

So I'm guessing it's a comparison with what we're already familiar with (i.e., "feels heavier, so it's rear balanced")?

pj
chgo

However brain files it I suppose.

 

[Mensabum]

Forward
Feels better elevated
Feels better shooting from the rail
50cm from buttcap

You're almost two feet up on that wand.

 

[Mensabum]

Are the definitions of "forward" and "rear" balance determined by whether your grip is behind (forward balance) or in front of (rear balance) the balance point?

pj
chgo

Good point