I started playing pool again after a 12yr hiatus, purchased a Becue cue added some weight till it felt good and started banging balls Jan 1 2023, got a Valley table in Oct. of 2023 and have been able to practice everyday since then.
I feel as though as I was progressing well but my draw stroke was inconsistent, I have one cue shaft that is 11.8 mm and one that is 12.3mm, I have been using the 11.8mm shaft exclusively for about a year, F=MA, force is equal to mass x acceleration, so I wondered if I dropped some of the weight in my cue would that help my speed of stroke and how much the loss of weight would affect the other parts of my game.
I like a forward weighted cue, mine had plenty of that, dropped a 1/2 oz off the cue, I didn't think that would make much difference but was surprised at how much it felt different, still forward weighted but noticeably different, hit some balls with it and liked the result so why not try another 1/2 oz? Now while still forward weighted it is totally different, speed of stroke has increased and getting good spin on the ball but it feels a little light to me, added a 1/4 oz of weight and now I'm really liking the feel of this, Becue cues have a really cool weight bolt system that makes it super easy to do this.
One problem, my spin / speed control seems to have disappeared, even moving closer to center ball I am not getting the expected results, since I'm in an experimenting mood I try the 12.3mm shaft, 1/2 of one millimeter difference, both of the shafts are the same length, 1/2 of one millimeter difference, WOW !!!!
I had the cue ball on a string, it took about an hour or so but I was running 6 balls at a time on a consistent basis, my draw was better, and still had plenty of spin.
So even though force equals mass x acceleration, in a pool stroke it's better to have more acceleration than mass because acceleration has more affect on spin, a lighter cue will require more speed for the same shot as a heavier one, It's worth it to take the time and find the balance that is right for you, I would have lost the bet if you bet me 3/4 of an oz and 1/2 of a millimeter would make a big difference.
I feel as though as I was progressing well but my draw stroke was inconsistent, I have one cue shaft that is 11.8 mm and one that is 12.3mm, I have been using the 11.8mm shaft exclusively for about a year, F=MA, force is equal to mass x acceleration, so I wondered if I dropped some of the weight in my cue would that help my speed of stroke and how much the loss of weight would affect the other parts of my game.
I like a forward weighted cue, mine had plenty of that, dropped a 1/2 oz off the cue, I didn't think that would make much difference but was surprised at how much it felt different, still forward weighted but noticeably different, hit some balls with it and liked the result so why not try another 1/2 oz? Now while still forward weighted it is totally different, speed of stroke has increased and getting good spin on the ball but it feels a little light to me, added a 1/4 oz of weight and now I'm really liking the feel of this, Becue cues have a really cool weight bolt system that makes it super easy to do this.
One problem, my spin / speed control seems to have disappeared, even moving closer to center ball I am not getting the expected results, since I'm in an experimenting mood I try the 12.3mm shaft, 1/2 of one millimeter difference, both of the shafts are the same length, 1/2 of one millimeter difference, WOW !!!!
I had the cue ball on a string, it took about an hour or so but I was running 6 balls at a time on a consistent basis, my draw was better, and still had plenty of spin.
So even though force equals mass x acceleration, in a pool stroke it's better to have more acceleration than mass because acceleration has more affect on spin, a lighter cue will require more speed for the same shot as a heavier one, It's worth it to take the time and find the balance that is right for you, I would have lost the bet if you bet me 3/4 of an oz and 1/2 of a millimeter would make a big difference.
