The weight of the limbsaver does add about 0.4-0.5oz to the back of the cue so it does change the balance point a bit. The weight of it ranges from 0.6-0.8oz depending on the type of bumper you have. Normally the bumper is 0.2-0.4oz depending on type.
I normally get my cue at 18.5 oz, remove the bumper and add a limbsaver to the cue.
The limbsaver does two things for me:
1) it helps protect the butt, I have a tendency to bounce the cue on the ground at times
2) it deadens vibrations and I dont get that dinking sound. I still do however get the control and feel of the shot.
I think its more of a personal preference and i've gotten so use to it that I can play without one on any of my cues.
buy one and test it out for yourself. I have turned several players onto them. you should be able to find them for under $30.
I didn't mean to turn this into an ad for limbsaver, maybe they should pay me for endorsing their product.
I had several trade offers for the Hunter already but im looking for $$$ to help fund a big cue purchase.
Black Boar or Gina maybe????