Benchmark in cue balance point

monski

monski

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People like different balance points in a cue and say that their cue is forward balanced etc... Measured from the end of the butt cap, at what point is the cue forward or rear balanced? In relation to this, at what point is a cue "centrally" balanced (not considered forward or rear)?
 
I more or less agree and will add that between 18-1/2 to 19" from buttcap is an ideal neutral balance. However as a cue approaches 19.5oz or more in weight, I feel the cue can be balanced slightly more forward to about 19-1/4" or so and the cue will still feel well balanced. Below 18" I would consider a cue to be back heavy. More than 19-1/2" I would refer to as front heavy.

Martin


icem3n said:
After 18-19inch from bumper... imo is forward weight.
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I'd rather the cue focussed down then pulling up on me, so I like alittle forward balance, and The 60" I made for myself balances at around 19-20 from the butcap which is just getting into the forearm, but I actually grip farther back. How far depends on the shot though. Greg
 
Ok, so 18.5 inches from the butt cap would be the "neutral" or "centrally" balanced cue. That tells me a lot about my preference in a cue. Thanks for the info guys.
 
You can measure the actual balance point like I believe everyone is talking about. However, your perceived forward or backend weight bias is going to be based on where you grip the cue.

I have a fairly long armspan and hold almost all cues near the back of the wrap or even on the sleeve for some shots. As a result, cues that feel neutrally balanced or forward balanced to me can feel too back heavy to someone else who grips the handle further forward.

In other words, the more cue behind your grip hand, the more rearward balanced the cue will feel and vice versa. Again, this is "perceived" weight bias or balance.
 
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I agree with you Scott.

The balance point of a cue is simply the center of weight.

I can put a heavy piece of weight in the butt end of the cue or a heavier handle and achieve the same measurement as to the balance point. Depending on where you grip the cue it will feel differently balanced to different players.

I use various weight handle wood to achieve different balance of my cues. Adding a small amount in the form of a weight bolt to the very end of a cue does little to change the balance point but it will help achieve the perfect weight of a cue.

Some players want an exact weight such as 19.2 ounces. To hit that number perfectly is impossible unless a weight bolt is used.
 
Arnot Wadsworth said:
I agree with you Scott.

The balance point of a cue is simply the center of weight.

I can put a heavy piece of weight in the butt end of the cue or a heavier handle and achieve the same measurement as to the balance point. Depending on where you grip the cue it will feel differently balanced to different players.

I use various weight handle wood to achieve different balance of my cues. Adding a small amount in the form of a weight bolt to the very end of a cue does little to change the balance point but it will help achieve the perfect weight of a cue.

Some players want an exact weight such as 19.2 ounces. To hit that number perfectly is impossible unless a weight bolt is used.
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Nice. Very well put. I just wanted to be able to figure out in my mind how to actually describe the things I like in my cue. I already have a preferred weight and balance point.

But boy its really different when experience and expertise come up on the thread. Thanks again.
 
ER- Very technical... I can't understand. Can you show example? maybe calculation with a plain jane cue?
 
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