Can I change the weight of my Meucci pool cue? It's 18.5 oz now and I want it to be 20 oz.?

Question

Can I change the weight of my Meucci pool cue? It's 18.5 oz now and I want it to be 20 oz.?

Answer 1

I know that this isn't really answering your question, but I have to ask why you would want to do that.  I realize that cue weight is a matter or personal preference, but 18.5 oz. is just about perfect.  Just like the width of a standard tip (13mm) and its curvature (roughly that of a nickel when viewed from the side) is made to accommodate a standard 2 1/4 inch cue ball, the weight of the cue is such to accommodate a standard weight cue ball (5 1/2 to 6 oz.).  This is why snooker cues tend to be lighter than pool cues and carom cues tend to be heavier than pool cues, to conform to the weight of the cue ball.  I'm not trying to talk you out of anything, I'm just giving you some food for thought.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 2

WAIT !! turn off the turret lathe

Just buy a 1.5 larger weight s***w it in in place of the old one done deal

Get them at billiard supply stores -up to 22 oz

            Thanks Johnny

Answer 3

You could add weight, but you need to be careful not to throw it out of balance. I would suggest adding the weight to the butt of the cue.  You can buy round brass weights at most scale shops. Find a 2 ounce weight to compensate for the wood that you will remove.  With a paddle bit or a hole saw (preferably a  hole saw) drill the butt to the exact depth of the weight.  If you have a rubber bumper on the butt you will need to drill and tap the center of the weight you add for the s***w that secures your bumper.

Answer 4

i'm agreeing with Johnnie....you'll need to go to a billiards supply shop and get what you need there........you just can't use any weights,(round brass weights) as stated by the first guy..that'll really throw your cue off balance and you'll be screwed..they have to be the same style "more or less" of the weight in your cue..yes, in the bottom of the cue..also, why do you want to upgrade the weight? if it's because you want a more powerful hit......that all depends on your stroke....if you'd follow through with the weight in your arm, the weight shouldn't matter at all......actually, most pool players prefer a lighter weight....i, myself, have 171/2 & 18.... :)...........Dre O

Answer 5

as basil said put weight in the butt