Break Cues
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The generally accepted theory for many years is that you can stroke a lighter cue faster than you can a heavier cue, therefore, you can propel the cue ball faster with a lighter cue.
But I have an engineer friend who enjoys reminding me that force = mass x velocity squared. In simpler terms, it means if you can stroke a 23-oz cue at the same speed as you can an 18-oz cue, you will propel the cue ball faster with the 23-oz cue.
Roger
But I have an engineer friend who enjoys reminding me that force = mass x velocity squared. In simpler terms, it means if you can stroke a 23-oz cue at the same speed as you can an 18-oz cue, you will propel the cue ball faster with the 23-oz cue.
Roger
You're right, but it goes beyond that.
We deal with a momentum formula we call "power factor" in shooting all time, the only objective way to make sure everyone has a level playing field and is dealing with the same amount of recoil.
The thing is, you can make the same PF shooting a light bullet faster, or a heavier bullet slower.
The same applies to a break cue, as your engineer friend implied. I have actually worked out the numbers, but something like let's say you can stroke a 23 ounce cue to a 25mph tip speed, and an 18 ounce cue to 28, they may actually impart the same energy to the cue ball, with the same results.
Bottom line is, go with the weight YOU like. What works for me, or anyone, may not be the right set up for you.
We deal with a momentum formula we call "power factor" in shooting all time, the only objective way to make sure everyone has a level playing field and is dealing with the same amount of recoil.
The thing is, you can make the same PF shooting a light bullet faster, or a heavier bullet slower.
The same applies to a break cue, as your engineer friend implied. I have actually worked out the numbers, but something like let's say you can stroke a 23 ounce cue to a 25mph tip speed, and an 18 ounce cue to 28, they may actually impart the same energy to the cue ball, with the same results.
Bottom line is, go with the weight YOU like. What works for me, or anyone, may not be the right set up for you.
I don't know much about physics, but it would seem to me that the majority of the mass would be coming from body of the player. I can't imagine the addition of 7-10 ounces to make a heavier cue would make much of a difference.
Though I very easily could be (and probably am) wrong.
mannydawg
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lighter is better
i prefer an 18 ounce cue and when i cant find a good one at the pool hall to break with i go with a 19 nothing heavier. i can generate a lot more strength on my break with very little effort. i believe it takes more effort to move a heavier stick because it is harder to stroke. i prefer an 18 ounce cue for now to play and to break with. i might consider going down more weight not up.
i prefer an 18 ounce cue and when i cant find a good one at the pool hall to break with i go with a 19 nothing heavier. i can generate a lot more strength on my break with very little effort. i believe it takes more effort to move a heavier stick because it is harder to stroke. i prefer an 18 ounce cue for now to play and to break with. i might consider going down more weight not up.