Is there a way to lower the weight of a Southwest cue butt?

BigCat

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Hello,

I just recently came into a Southwest cue (ebony points into Goncalo Alves) and I'm wondering if there is any way known to lower the weight of the butt.

Currently the butt of the cue is just over 16 ounces. I'm not sure if SW uses weight bolts or some other method... or simply that is the weight of the finished cue with no additional weight added.

If it is the case where it's just the weight of the wood, do any of you have experience (or even recommend) lowering the weight? Possibly drilling some part of butt to reduce weight??? I'm not sure that's even a good idea... just asking.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Ray
 
The weight on a Southwest is NOT adjustable in its original design. Have you given the cue a decent amount of trial time to see how you like it as it is? It's a shame to mess with a Southwest.

This thread will ruffle a few Southwest cue enthusiasts feathers.
This forum can be brutal.
In the words of the Human Torch,"Flame on!"
 
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Probably not reccomended, but then again it's your cue. The weight isn't adjustable. You might contact Ryan at Muellers, Rat Cues on here, as he's well experienced in cue repair & modification. It's something he's god at. I'm sure if you are willing to let somebody hack on your cue, there's plenty of qualified builders that can do a fine job. You shouldn't get flamed because your cue isn't right for you. It can be done.
 
BigCat said:
Hello,

I just recently came into a Southwest cue (ebony points into Goncalo Alves) and I'm wondering if there is any way known to lower the weight of the butt.

Currently the butt of the cue is just over 16 ounces. I'm not sure if SW uses weight bolts or some other method... or simply that is the weight of the finished cue with no additional weight added.

If it is the case where it's just the weight of the wood, do any of you have experience (or even recommend) lowering the weight? Possibly drilling some part of butt to reduce weight??? I'm not sure that's even a good idea... just asking.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Ray
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For any investment grade cue I would recommend sending it back to the maker, or selling it as is and buying another one that is the weight that you want. This especially holds true for cues like Southwest that do not have a weight bolt that is made to be exchanged.

JIMO
 
I agree with MANWON , call Laurie at SouthWest and get her opinion . I know Alves was Jerry's favorite wood . If the cue is his era , I would let Laurie do the work as to keep the value of the cue !!! If you don't care , send it into the darkness and hope for the best . It can be cored and much less dense wood be installed to drop some weight ...:eek:
 
Thanks to everyone for the responses so far... I appreciate the feedback.

I will likely not do anything to the cue and I'm for sure keeping it. I didn't know how Southwest built the butt end (weight bolt or no weight bolt) so I figured I'd ask in the proper forum.

Ray
 
BigCat said:
Thanks to everyone for the responses so far... I appreciate the feedback.

I will likely not do anything to the cue and I'm for sure keeping it. I didn't know how Southwest built the butt end (weight bolt or no weight bolt) so I figured I'd ask in the proper forum.

Ray
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I guess the only reason for keeping a cue that does not feel right for you is as an investment.
As an investment I would not let anyone touch it except Southwest for any kind of repair work.
 
Eric Wynne said:
I agree with MANWON , call Laurie at SouthWest and get her opinion . I know Alves was Jerry's favorite wood . If the cue is his era , I would let Laurie do the work as to keep the value of the cue !!! If you don't care , send it into the darkness and hope for the best . It can be cored and much less dense wood be installed to drop some weight ...:eek:
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It would become a ferrari with 1000cc engine:o
 
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