There are anecdotal theories abound dealing with cue weight, but to date I have not seen any research that supports these theories. Some people hold the belief that a heavier cue will equate to more power. Much like swinging a heavier baseball bat, this is dependent on how quick you can snap. By looking at Newton's Second Law , we know that acceleration is dependent on both the net force acting on an object and the mass of the object itself.
Knowing that force equals mass multiplied by acceleration, the amount of power you create is based both on the weight of the cue and the speed that you are able to move the cue. In some cases, it may even create less power depending on how much force you can create. With pool cues weight can be a drawback: the heavier a stick is, the more it tends to keep moving in the direction of your shot, good or bad. Sometimes, a table scratch or miss is the result of that inertia.
Other times, a wild shot. You lose finesse. A: You might think that a heavier pool cue can help you crush a powerful break shot and get the kind of travel you need from the ball. After all, the balls are a pretty consistent six ounces according to "Mass of a Billiard Ball" in the online "Physics Factbook. When you're developing your shots, the heavier cue is going to amplify your errors while the lighter cue will be more responsive.
For example, a heavier pool stick weight will make your off-center shot even more so, and it will be more difficult for you to hold your line as you intended. Pool Cues can weigh from 17 ounces all the way up to 21 ounces. The weight can also affect the players control over Side Spin or English and the effectiveness of a players break. In the past, you may have noticed small numbers written on the butt sleeves, or handles, of house cues.
Those numbers indicate the weight of the cue in ounces. Most pool halls offer cues between 18 and 21 ounces, while most pros will prefer either a 19, or But, what weight should your pool cue be? Looking to buy a new pool cue soon? It is good to try multiple cues over several games or weeks to see which fits best to your physical ability. It is a perfectly acceptable to change later on; there is also a weight bolt that can be removed from the cue when needed. Pro tip: lighter cues will cause the object ball to pocket slowly and the cue ball to be lively.
The opposite is true for a heavier cue. Pool, like any another sport, is about preparation. Much of the preparation put into pool happens before ever touching cue to felt. At the end of the day, when in doubt, pick a oz. There is no one size fits all, and some people will find using a heavier cue suits them better. Depending on if you get a lighter or heavier cue, it will affect different things. But, why is that the case?
A heavier cue will not create as great a force because less power can be created from the follow through or, snap. The standard one-piece is 57 inches, and the two-piece is 58 inches. When in doubt, pick a oz. While many players like the movement they can get out of the cue ball with a light cue, learning to control this movement takes a lot of time and practice.
By the same token when using a heavy cue, the object ball travels to the pocket faster, and the cue ball travels slower. The reason is that you have more weight to move and because a heavier cue takes more force to move than a lighter one, it wont generate as much of a snap. The weight of the cue is not allowing you to generate enough downward spin on the cue ball. In summary, a light pool equals faster cue ball speed and slower object ball speed after contact has been made.
Heavy pool cues equal slower cue ball speed and faster object ball speed after contact has been made. If your cue is too light for your abilities, it may result in a lack of cue ball control. While if your cue is too heavy, it could result in the same. Finding the perfect cue weight for your abilities and style of play will take some time and a little bit of trial and error. Its not an exact science. Take your time and play around with cues of various weights to see what feels and plays best for you.
It just has to be the right weight for you; a weight that you can control and use effectively. If you can use a heavier break cue and it works well for you, then by all means use it.
Just know that you dont have to have to heavy break cue in order to produce a good break.
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