21 Oz. Cue And Black And White Television

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you ever notice 15 years ago people used to play with a 21 oz. cue like it was normal? what the hell happened? i guess it went out with black and white t.v.? also, have you noticed, useing a 21 oz. cue, shotmaking is easier? i guess the weight and gravity, forces the cue stick to stay down, from all that weight.
 
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you ever notice 15 years ago people used to play with a 21 oz. cue like it was normal? what the hell happened? i guess it went out with black and white t.v.? also, have you noticed, useing a 21 oz. cue, shotmaking is easier? i guess the weight and gravity, forces the cue stick to stay down, from all that weight.
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People dont use 21oz cues anymore because a lighter cue is easier to controle.
 
THE SILENCER said:
you ever notice 15 years ago people used to play with a 21 oz. cue like it was normal? what the hell happened? i guess it went out with black and white t.v.? also, have you noticed, useing a 21 oz. cue, shotmaking is easier? i guess the weight and gravity, forces the cue stick to stay down, from all that weight.
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The heavier the cue, the easier to stay in line imo.
Lighter cues are not easier to control imo. In fact, I think shooters who like very light cues are the elbow-droppers. They like to "guide" the cue.
My theory is, when Simonis 860 became popular, out went the heavy cues.
Also, they used to be really fat and shorter.
I would say it was more than 15 yrs. ago when heavy cues were the norm.
 
What I've heard is that a heavier cue is better for a beginner, who doesn't have great cue control. Let the momentum of the cue help straighten out a poor stroke. But if you've got a good stroke, a lighter cue allows more finese and speed control.

Obviously, the weight of the cue ball also makes a difference. If you play on bar boxes with weighted cueballs, you probably don't want a light cue. Snooker players don't want a heavy cue. Snooker = accuracy = speed control -> light cue.
 
When I was younger, I always picked up a 21oz bar stick. Over the years, I have went lighter and lighter. As low as 14oz.! Now I shoot with a 15oz. But I am experimenting with a 26oz. for the break. To each his own...experiment and shoot with what is comfortable.
 
I tried a heavy break cue for a while. I bored out the butt of an old Dufferin cue, and added a steel rod for weight. Must've made it about a 40 oz cue. It was crazy. I literally injured my back trying to break with it. Try explaining that you're missing work because of a "pool injury"! :) The general consensus seems to be that a lighter break cue is better, due to faster cue stick speed. Sure does help my back. :)
 
I've used a 21oz cue since i started playing and have never switched since. I tried but i just can't it feels too weird for me. Even with my break cue 21oz why should i work my ass and try so hard to hit the cue ball ass hard or 'fast' as you guys call it when i don't even have to try as hard with a break cue and still get more speed with it.
 
Cue wieght

BAck in the "old days"...when they played straight pool on slow thick cloth you really needed a cue that was heavier. If you could find a table that has those old conditions, try using your light 18 - 19 oz pool cue ...especially when you break up that 14.1 rack!
...also moving that cue ball around those "nine ball' racks... with that heavy cue ...you better really be hitting the ball good....
 
My first cue was a 19 oz Palmer. When I retired it and shopped for a new cue I ended up with a 20 1/4 oz Schuller that doesn't feel as heavy as the Palmer did. It is all in the feel and balance. Anyone who picks up my cue doesn't believe it weighs that much but it does and I love it.

I still have a problem with this break cue business. I just use any house cue because I don't want to break with mine. I tried a friend's 26 oz break cue a few times and I didn't like it at all. It was like pushing a big weight. Seems to me the weight should be more in the center of the cue than in the back.

What is the opinion on that idea? Am I dumb or what?

Phyllis Gumphrey
 
Phylbert57 said:
My first cue was a 19 oz Palmer. When I retired it and shopped for a new cue I ended up with a 20 1/4 oz Schuller that doesn't feel as heavy as the Palmer did. It is all in the feel and balance. Anyone who picks up my cue doesn't believe it weighs that much but it does and I love it.

I still have a problem with this break cue business. I just use any house cue because I don't want to break with mine. I tried a friend's 26 oz break cue a few times and I didn't like it at all. It was like pushing a big weight. Seems to me the weight should be more in the center of the cue than in the back.

What is the opinion on that idea? Am I dumb or what?

Phyllis Gumphrey
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Wow 26oz cue..that's just too heavy for my liking even for my standard. Your friend must be a really big guy.
 
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