Question about cue balance.

[MasterClass]

Is it possible to naturally balance a titlist without using weight bolts?

How do you make a butt forward balance without a steel joint? Forward balance about 3 inches above the wrap. I am not sure if this is correct but i am assuming that with the cue joined with the shaft and I stick a finger out i will be able to balance the cue on my finger at that point.

Is that how I should define the balance point to the cuemaker?

Could we make the cue forward balance with a longer joint screw? But still keep the cue below 19oz.

Do you have any advice or opinion?

 

[masonh]

i would have to see the blank to know for sure,but a good brass pin chould weigh 40gr and you could get a good heavy shaft.one that will weigh over 4oz when finished.you can also take a little weight out of the back by drilling and boring.yes,the point where it balances on your finger is the balance point.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Yes.
Brass pin, fat forearm, skinny handle, heavy shaft...

 

[blusystems]

a well balanced cue should Naturally place your thumb knuckle at the center dot right side.

 

[blusystems]

a well balanced cue should Naturally place your thumb knuckle at the center dot right side.

i can't imagine being forward of that spot - (completely assembled, shaft included)
Sweet Spot

 

[MasterClass]

Wouldn't that be the balance point of just the butt?

 

[masonh]

front balance will put you 2-3+ inches in front of the wrap on most standard cues.some cue do have longer wraps or butts,but for the most part with the shaft on the butt 2-3+ inches in front of the wrap will work.19-20 inches from the butt cap.

 

[icem3n]

Is it possible to naturally balance a titlist without using weight bolts?

How do you make a butt forward balance without a steel joint? Forward balance about 3 inches above the wrap. I am not sure if this is correct but i am assuming that with the cue joined with the shaft and I stick a finger out i will be able to balance the cue on my finger at that point.

Is that how I should define the balance point to the cuemaker?

Could we make the cue forward balance with a longer joint screw? But still keep the cue below 19oz.

Do you have any advice or opinion?

Try having the point move up near to the joint. And use very light material in the butt sleeve.

 

[Ballistic Billiards]

silly question

How does the balance point affect playability?
I see more and more people wanting to specify
this "center" point and can't see the value in
even knowing where it is located.
-cOOp

 

[MasterClass]

This is just an experiment i am getting into. Trying to find out what makes a good cue tick.

My experience is that all the great cue makers makes cues that feels so right when you hold them.

I believe the contributing factors is probably the size of the grip and the balance of the cue. As most cues varies in weight. to maintain that same feel it has to be something to do with the balance. A heavy cue that does not feel heavy as the balance is well distributed etc.

Of course there is also the issue with the hit but i think that would come from the joint and the shaft as the main contributing factor.

 

[dave sutton]

balance is more important than wieght. imo. every piece of wood is different. you could make 5 cues exactly the same and come out with 5 different weights and feels.

a 20oz cue well balanced can feel the same or better than a 19 oz cue off ballance.
i have a -R- cue for sale that ebony nose and 20 oz but is very well balanced . no one guesses its 20 oz

 

[spliced]

How does the balance point affect playability?
I see more and more people wanting to specify
this "center" point and can't see the value in
even knowing where it is located.
-cOOp

imo the balance point doesnt affect the playability of the cue, but affects the player, making the cue "feel" most comfortable in your back hand, not too much weight in front or behind. After trying many cues and examining their balance points, 18.75" from the buttcap is my preference for a 58" cue, regardless of weight.