Measuring Balance Point

[Greatblzofire]

Is there a standard way everyone measures balance point? Can someone please explain how they do it? Do you typically measure just the butt or the whole cue with the shaft screwed on?

Sorry if this seems like a silly question.

 

[Mase]

Is there a standard way everyone measures balance point? Can someone please explain how they do it? Do you typically measure just the butt or the whole cue with the shaft screwed on?

Sorry if this seems like a silly question.

It is measured with the shaft on the butt. I just balance it on my finger and then measure the distance from the butt (not including the bumper) to my finger. Typically between 18.5 and 19.5 inches.

 

[Greatblzofire]

Thanks, that is the way I assumed it was done.

 

[dave sutton]

Likewise.......

 

[blud]

balance point

Is there a standard way everyone measures balance point? Can someone please explain how they do it? Do you typically measure just the butt or the whole cue with the shaft screwed on?

Sorry if this seems like a silly question.

Never has been a standard balance point, but like posted above, that's the correct way, as far as who does what, each cuemaker has his own ideas of where it should be. We all do it differantly.
blud

 

[rhncue]

It is measured with the shaft on the butt. I just balance it on my finger and then measure the distance from the butt (not including the bumper) to my finger. Typically between 18.5 and 19.5 inches.

Why not the bumper? Do you often play without the bumper? Some bumper types weigh more than others so, conceivably, could change the balance slightly. I'm just being picky.

Dick

 

[jazznpool]

I do it the same way and use a tailor's tape to measure.

Martin

It is measured with the shaft on the butt. I just balance it on my finger and then measure the distance from the butt (not including the bumper) to my finger. Typically between 18.5 and 19.5 inches.

 

[blackpearlmaker]

I do it the same way and use a tailor's tape to measure.

Martin

likewise...

 

[Mase]

Why not the bumper? Do you often play without the bumper? Some bumper types weigh more than others so, conceivably, could change the balance slightly. I'm just being picky.

Dick

Dick, I balance it with the bumper on but measure it without. Just the way I do it.

 

[dave sutton]

I measure legnth not including bumper and tip but I balance with both. If they're on there when being played they should count.