Are heavy cues the least desirable?

[PDX]

I play just as well with my 17.5oz Palmer as I do with my 20.5oz Tim Scruggs. Balance is more important than weight b

 

[dr_dave]

I know the modern players are playing with lighter cues that is tailored more towards 8 and 9 ball but I didn't know the high-end cues that are over 19.5 ounce are less desired.

I guess nobody wants those logs. Losing value?

The best cue weight for an individual is a personal preference sort of thing. There is nothing inherently bad about a heavier cue (unless the end of the shaft is heavy, in which case squirt or CB ball deflection will be larger, which can have both advantages and disadvantages for different people), and there is nothing inherently good about a lighter cue.

For more more info on this topic, see the optimal cue weight resource page.

Regards,
Dave

 

[Sealegs50]

My Gus was a bit over 20 oz and I think many of his were and last I checked his cues were desireable

Gus was the master of 20+ oz.

I play just as well with my 17.5oz Palmer as I do with my 20.5oz Tim Scruggs. Balance is more important than weight b

That is my experience, too.

 

[qbilder]

First of all, I believe weight takes a back seat to balance. A cue balanced correctly will feel comfortable regardless of weight (within reason). That said, heavier cues were likely more prominent in days past because of playing conditions. Mud balls on nappy cloth required some power to move the ball. Aramith Pro balls on Simonis requires much less power to move the ball well. You don't need a powerful stroke, nor a heavy cue to get the ball rocketing around the table.

Another thing to consider is each players' stroke. Heavier cues tend to buffer a shaky or tense stroke, to smooth it out. I recall reading something Mizerak commented about having a heavier cue for days when he was shaky or tense. That always stuck with me. So really, weight is quite personal. It's one of the reasons I began using an adjustable weight system in my cues. I used to set the weight so that nobody could jack with the balance, but the guy who buys it secondary may not like the weight. Having adjustable weight sure makes things easier on the buyer.