points

[rchawks]

Does the points on the butt add anything to the hit of a cue? If so does the lenght or shape of the triangle pattern have any additional effect?

 

[prulhiere cues]

I think you will find varied opinions on this. I believe it can, slightly, due to the fact that the weight of the wood used in the points can change the balance point of the cue a bit. I do not believe the pattern makes a noticeable difference.

 

[cuesmith]

I think you will find varied opinions on this. I believe it can, slightly, due to the fact that the weight of the wood used in the points can change the balance point of the cue a bit. I do not believe the pattern makes a noticeable difference.

That and the points can take some of the flex out of a forearm depending upon the wood combinations, or even possibly add some in certain rare cases. In say a maple forearm with ebony or cocobolo points, the points should stiffen up the hit slightly where if the combinations are reversed it might make it slightly more flexible than a solid ebony or cocobolo forearm. It can also add to the stability of the forearm and make it less likely to warp, providing the wood is properly aged and stress relieved.

Is it something the average player would notice? Probably not.