If I am playing with an extension for purposes of added weight wouldn't make sense just to get a heavier cue?

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I am using an 8 inch 3.35 oz extension to add some weight to my cue (from about 18.65 to 22.0), wouldn't it make sense just to get a heavier cue? (I don't really need the added length as at 5'9, a 58 inch cue seems fine to me length wise.)
 
NC. I think you need a pool therapist at this point. You like a heavy cue? IMO “Of course get a heavier cue”. You said you were a 5 or 6 previously. Are you sure? Or am I in the wrong here? Maybe you never took your game real seriously and now you are. So sorry if I’m out of line on this.

You should have it figured out by now. Save the extension for when you need one. What kind of cue are you playing with? Do you like it? If it has weight bolts you can probably just add some for extra weight. That way you can save the cash for other stuff.

In a side note though. Straightline is right too. I always forget my extension and it would come in real handy, even on 7 footers occasionally.
 
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newcuer said:
I am using an 8 inch 3.35 oz extension to add some weight to my cue (from about 18.65 to 22.0), wouldn't it make sense just to get a heavier cue? (I don't really need the added length as at 5'9, a 58 inch cue seems fine to me length wise.)
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If cash is not an object try a different/new cue... I like cues with adjustable weights so they can be fine tuned somewhat. Do whatever you feel like trying or buying ...there are no rules. It's all about having fun.
 
You can definately change the weight bolt, but the major issue is that the balance point in the cue will change. Since the balance point will change it might mean you don't paticularlly like the weight you want. I think in theory you might like a backward balanced cue since you have the extension. You might like a 23oz cue. It's one of them you need to experiement situtations. I'm assuming that since you have the extension you cue might have an adjustable weight system.
 
I wouldn't do such a dramatic change right away, and for sure wouldn't put a 3.3 oz extension to just change the weight of a cue. Weight bolts are cheap, move up a half oz or one oz to start and play with it for a while.
Just as an example I like cues with a more forward balance, somewhere around the 19" range, and weight about 19.5 oz. The cue I normally play with is about a 19 1/8" balance point and 19.6 oz. I just picked up another cue because I liked the builder and it's looks. It balances out at 18 1/4" with a weight bolt in it that brings its weight to 19.5 oz. So weighs .1 oz less than my regular cue but actually feels somewhat heavier do to the rearward balance. Does it matter as to how they shoot for my perceived ideas of what I liked, I used to think so, but now I am not so sure. They both shoot better than me.
 
Absolutely make the standard 58" length the weight you want, without the extension! Extensions are ugly as hell. If you don't need the length, why in the world would you have one on full time?

Go get a weight bolt kit and add weight to the 58" length to your heart's content.
 
An extension in the center adds weight on the nose.
An extension at the rear takes weight off the nose.

Is it possible that it is the nose weight change that makes the cue (in its current state) feel/play better ??
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Do you feel that it is the heft of the cue that feels/plays better ??
 
I think this has more to do with you liking the balance point being moved back further for you like other have said. Wonder how you would do with a lighter shaft on the same cue, but if the extension isn't bothering you or getting in the way while you play maybe just stick to what already feels good to you.
 
newcuer said:
Does this possibly equate to a straighter stroke? At least conceptionly?
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I have a 3" extension that I keep on my cue at all times now, I had no intention of keeping it on my cue, I bought the extensions with the idea of using them on the 9 ft tables, they came as a pair, (1) is 3" the other is 9" which can be used together, so when I got them I put the 3" extension on to see what it felt like, to my surprise I liked what it did for the balance point, I went back and forth with it on and with it off and decided that I liked having it on my cue all the time, the added weight felt better too, it's been a year now and I can't imagine not having it on my cue.
 
I use a Rick Roper 3" ext. full-time on my Mezz. With the weight bolt out and ext. on the cue weighs the same. BP might have moved a tad but it doesn't effect play to me.
 
garczar said:
I use a Rick Roper 3" ext. full-time on my Mezz. With the weight bolt out and ext. on the cue weighs the same. BP might have moved a tad but it doesn't effect play to me.
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I like a forward weighted cue and it still is, I have never used a heavier cue before because I was always told an 18 1/2 oz is "what you want" , I'm at about 23oz now and never played better, still working on my game though!!!!!!!!!!
 
What I find with using an extension is that somethings are improved while somethings are more difficult. I am actually taking the extension on and off depending on the shot. I am playing only on 7 foot bar tables I should add. I know...sounds goofy. I only started doing this a couple days ago. Probably just a phase I will outgrow.
  • My accuracy on medium to long shoots is improved.
  • My confidence in topspin shots with speed is improved.
  • My sense of touch is not as good with the extension.
  • Tight quarters positioning is not as good with the extension.
  • Some shots that require a lot of acceleration are easier without the extension. For instance, sharp back cuts where you are trying to stun the cue ball across the width of table are easier without the extension.
 
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