I got the extension set today.
I've ordered the 8 inch extension and an additional bumper for a second Schon cue. They sent me a total of 4 bumpers...
Installation:
The bumper replaces both the original Schon bumper and weight bolt. So it might change the weight and the balance point of the cue.
The bumper weighs 23 grams (0.811oz)
Removing the original bumper and weight bolt:
Not an easy task....
Once removing the screw that holds the bumper, it was hard to actually take the bumper out, very tight fit and my cues are a bit old so I guess it made it even harder but finally I was able to take them out.
On my STL3, The weight bolt came out fairly easy. The one in my LTD cue was glued and I used a soldering iron to heat the glue in order to be able to screw the bolt out but finally was able to get the job done.
On my LTD, there was a short and light bolt, together with the bumper and screw the weight is 21 grams (0.74oz) so replacing the bumper and bolt with the extension bumper hardly made a change to weight and balance.
On my STL, the bolt was longer and heavier, together with the bumper and screw the weight is 51 grams (1.8oz), so there is almost a full 1oz difference in weight and of course a shift in the balance point. It doesn't feel that big of a deal as the cue's specs still remain in the scope of my comfort zone. Maybe after I'll try it for a while, I might get a bolt to insert there before the bumper.
fit and Finish
The extension bumper looks and feel nicely constructed.
The extension tube itself is very light and it's bumper allows to stack extensions to it.
It feels a bit cheap (it is...) and the finish is not perfect but maybe it's just my luck... there are a few dings in the CF tube, not a big deal for me but it is a bit of a bummer to get something new and it is a bit damaged. it was all packed nice it's not something that happened in shipping.
The extension width is the same the butt end, maybe half a millimeter smaller but it's not something that one can notice when using it. there is a small gap due to the curve of the butt end, pretty normal.
Bottom Line:
I was happy to find an affordable option for an extension for my Schon cues. Not a lot of options out there to begin with.
I would suggest if you are worried about the changes to weight and balance point, to first remove your bumper and bolt and weigh them to see how big the changes might be if any. As you can see I probably covered here both extreme options....
OK, off to the pool hall
I've ordered the 8 inch extension and an additional bumper for a second Schon cue. They sent me a total of 4 bumpers...
Installation:
The bumper replaces both the original Schon bumper and weight bolt. So it might change the weight and the balance point of the cue.
The bumper weighs 23 grams (0.811oz)
Removing the original bumper and weight bolt:
Not an easy task....
Once removing the screw that holds the bumper, it was hard to actually take the bumper out, very tight fit and my cues are a bit old so I guess it made it even harder but finally I was able to take them out.
On my STL3, The weight bolt came out fairly easy. The one in my LTD cue was glued and I used a soldering iron to heat the glue in order to be able to screw the bolt out but finally was able to get the job done.
On my LTD, there was a short and light bolt, together with the bumper and screw the weight is 21 grams (0.74oz) so replacing the bumper and bolt with the extension bumper hardly made a change to weight and balance.
On my STL, the bolt was longer and heavier, together with the bumper and screw the weight is 51 grams (1.8oz), so there is almost a full 1oz difference in weight and of course a shift in the balance point. It doesn't feel that big of a deal as the cue's specs still remain in the scope of my comfort zone. Maybe after I'll try it for a while, I might get a bolt to insert there before the bumper.
fit and Finish
The extension bumper looks and feel nicely constructed.
The extension tube itself is very light and it's bumper allows to stack extensions to it.
It feels a bit cheap (it is...) and the finish is not perfect but maybe it's just my luck... there are a few dings in the CF tube, not a big deal for me but it is a bit of a bummer to get something new and it is a bit damaged. it was all packed nice it's not something that happened in shipping.
The extension width is the same the butt end, maybe half a millimeter smaller but it's not something that one can notice when using it. there is a small gap due to the curve of the butt end, pretty normal.
Bottom Line:
I was happy to find an affordable option for an extension for my Schon cues. Not a lot of options out there to begin with.
I would suggest if you are worried about the changes to weight and balance point, to first remove your bumper and bolt and weigh them to see how big the changes might be if any. As you can see I probably covered here both extreme options....
OK, off to the pool hall
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