When buying a cue, do most people overlook the ballance point, when considering?

Question

I know alot of cues are bought off the net, through different sights, and have them built. But most of the time when i ask a person to take a pic of the cue ballanced on a cylinder, they cannont do it, as they order it direct from the company. When someone has a cue built, do they know how its gonna feel, where the ballance point is? i know i overlooked that when i ordered my bloodworth, that took about 2 years to get. Reason i ask this question is im now very very picky, where the ballance point is. 4 example i read Meucci's ballance point is normally back in the wrap a couple inches, and that is definitelly different than most of the norm? I realize its all personal perference, but i believe as i did b4, many overlook that specification, when ordering , or having a custom made. im not a pro onhow cuebuilding is done buy any means, but think that when cues are advertised 4 sale, ect, that the ballance point should be told or shown? Just something to consider b4 you commit 2 buy 1?

Answer 1

I have never seen anything about balance points. One thing to consider is that the balance point will change depending in the weight of the butt. McDermott cues used to allow switching of a weight in the butt. So, it would have a balance point without a weight, and a different point for each added weight.

Answer 2

90% are prob sold just for looks and nothing else .Ask half the people that are shooting with them they still dont know

Mine cansit on top of a wooden rack like I was sitting a cup on a coffee table. Like the other guys said I dont think they are aware their is one most people buy a $400 stick cant even tell you what tip it has but they can describe every inlay or point ,picture ect........

That was one of the things I did to my S.Pete was to move it back about 2 inches if you have seen my pics shooting my little finger is almost off the stick's butt  so I wanted it farther back for my long grip and short bridge( no it aint for every body) just my style

As for buying over the net Careful you dont get a mail order bride pretty pic but what's she really like-OK Dre or a M.O. Groom either way

Answer 3

That's a very good question and I'm quite sure there are very few players that considered or even KNEW about a balance point. I play with an old 21 ounce Mali (my first cue purchased in 1985) so I'm very well aware of its point of balance.

Having a well balanced cue can make a big difference in your game folks so consider that if you haven't bought your cue yet.

Viking had some information about the balance of their cue so I attached the web site as a source. I hope this helps. Type "pool cue balance point" into google and you'll come up with what you're looking for.

Answer 4

I wouldn't buy a car off the Internet without a test drive first.

I'll take a visit to a brick & mortar store any day of the week for this sort of highly customized, personalized preference stuff. Internet shopping has limits, and this is not one of its strengths.

Answer 5

Pretty well covered but most people dont know there is such a thing

Answer 6

That is a very good point to bring up. I am also very particular about my cue.  I know some people that can pick up any cue and play very well.  They have enough experience to know the feel is different but its almost like they just adapt to it.  Myself on the other hand, I'll pick up a cue hit 1 ball and just know I can't play with it.  I shoot with a Jacoby cue thats 18 1/4 oz and very good balance for me.  I like it because I can feel my shot.  However that may not work for other people, so very good point to bring up.