Balance Points

BPG24

BPG24

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I was wondering if you guys knew the standard balance point in inches from these cue makers.

Mottey/White

Searing

Southwest

Tim Scruggs

Thanks in advance for the info
 
BPG24 said:
I was wondering if you guys knew the standard balance point in inches from these cue makers.

Mottey/White

Searing

Southwest

Tim Scruggs

Thanks in advance for the info
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Based on the Blue Book:

Mottey - 18.5" from butt
White - 1.5" above wrap
Searing - custom
Southwest - 18 - 18.5" from butt
Scruggs - varies
 
Bostonians

Koop - Slowly changing my view of Bostonians ;)

Thanks!!!

BTW... How did I know that Searing would be unpublished
 
BPG24 said:
Koop - Slowly changing my view of Bostonians ;)

Thanks!!!

BTW... How did I know that Searing would be unpublished
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LOL, don't let me fool you, I'm still an a-hole ;)

Dennis is a member here, searingcue. I have found him to very good at responding to questions and providing help when needed.
 
Searing balance

Koop said:
Based on the Blue Book:

Mottey - 18.5" from butt
White - 1.5" above wrap
Searing - custom
Southwest - 18 - 18.5" from butt
Scruggs - varies
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My personal preferences for the balance point based on a 58" cue is between 18-3/4 to 19" from the bottom of the butt cap. The heavier the cue the more forward I want it, and lighter further back. I like a slightly forward balanced cue. I want to make, and play with a cue that just lays in your hands without any notice of a rear or forward balance while playing.
People are different sizes, and shapes, so if they have their own preference, I'll make how they like.

Dennis
 
searingcue said:
My personal preferences for the balance point based on a 58" cue is between 18-3/4 to 19" from the bottom of the butt cap. The heavier the cue the more forward I want it, and lighter further back. I like a slightly forward balanced cue. I want to make, and play with a cue that just lays in your hands without any notice of a rear or forward balance while playing.
People are different sizes, and shapes, so if they have their own preference, I'll make how they like.

Dennis
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Thanks Dennis. And it's for these reasons why I want one of your cues.

Hope all is well,
Koop
 
searingcue said:
My personal preferences for the balance point based on a 58" cue is between 18-3/4 to 19" from the bottom of the butt cap. The heavier the cue the more forward I want it, and lighter further back. I like a slightly forward balanced cue. I want to make, and play with a cue that just lays in your hands without any notice of a rear or forward balance while playing.
People are different sizes, and shapes, so if they have their own preference, I'll make how they like.

Dennis
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This answer should be framed. I also like a cue that feels neutral in my hands. This response explains how he can achieve that regardless of weight. A well balanced cue feels lighter and more responsive to me.

Chris
 
Koop said:
BPG24 said:
Koop - Slowly changing my view of Bostonians ;)

Thanks!!!

BTW... How did I know that Searing would be unpublished
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LOL, don't let me fool you, I'm still an a-hole ;)

Dennis is a member here, searingcue. I have found him to very good at responding to questions and providing help when needed.
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Damn, my ancestors have been fostering our a**hole image since 1620. And you start to wipe it out with one post. You immigrants!
 
catscradle said:
Damn, my ancestors have been fostering our a**hole image since 1620. And you start to wipe it out with one post. You immigrants!
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While I do have quite a bit of southern Italy and Scotland in me, there is some Mayflower, Yankee as well.

Koop - blames the Italian on the soft side :D
 
I also get best results with the forward balance. I have been shooting with a Blugrass which is 19.5 from butt, and I just acquired a John Davis conversion that is 20.2. I am 5'8" and this allows me to hold the cue only a few inches from the balance point to allow a very level cueing.
 
Actually, that cue is all purpleheart. The Bluegrass is ebony nose, uncored.
 
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