Are break cues lighter?

The idea is that the lighter the cue, the faster you can swing it. And the faster you can swing it, the harder you can break. Because this theory revolves around acceleration and speed, lighter break cues are good for players who are able to be accurate with a fast, athletic break stroke.

Are breaking cues heavier?

Breaking cues are generally heavier than average playing cues. Playing cues typically range in weight from 18 – 21 oz. The average and most common weight is around 19 oz. Breaking cues, on the other hand, usually start at 21 oz.

Is a heavy break cue better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.

How is a break cue different from a regular cue?

Break Cue vs. Playing Cue – What's the Difference? A break cue typically plays heavier, much firmer in the shaft, and has a much harder phenolic tip which helps transfer more energy and less spin. This cue can be made of wood or carbon fiber, just like a regular playing cue.

What is the legal weight for a break cue?

Per BCA rules, a pool cue may not weigh more than 25 oz. There is no maximum length specified. The tip may not be wider than 14 mm, and the ferrule may not be longer than one inch. Note that many people feel, intuitively, that a heavier cue would break better, but such is not necessarily the case.

Break Cue Weight Suggestion

Are break cues heavier or lighter?

The idea is that the lighter the cue, the faster you can swing it. And the faster you can swing it, the harder you can break. Because this theory revolves around acceleration and speed, lighter break cues are good for players who are able to be accurate with a fast, athletic break stroke.

What is the best cue weight?

Pool, snooker and billiard cues range from 17 ounces to 21 ounces, and we recommend a cue between 17 to 19 ounces for snooker and standard English and Australian pool playing. A heavier cue (between 20-21 ounces) is often recommended for American Pool as the balls and table are bigger.

What break tip do the pros use?

Phenolic tips

This type of tip is frequently used for breaking. Phenolic tips transmit the most energy when touched and require the least amount of maintenance.

Is it bad to break with playing cue?

It is best to use a dedicated break cue, which is beefier and has a hard tip (usually phenolic). Power breaking with your normal playing cue can cause damage over time, and it will flatten the tip.

What is the best tip size for a break cue?

It should always be the same diameter as your shaft – no smaller. A smaller tip will give you more control over spin, but may also cause more miscues. A larger tip will give you less spin control, but a more powerful, consistent shot. With American cues, the standard size is usually around 12 or 13mm.

Are lighter cues better?

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.

What type of cue does Ronnie use?

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been known to use both Hunt & Osborne and John Parris cues. His cues are often around 58.25 inches in length.

What weight cue do professionals use?

Select the Right Cue Stick Weight

While professional billiards players tend to use pool sticks that weigh about 19 ounces, it is a better idea for beginners to use pool sticks that are a bit lighter (around 15 ounces) while they are still learning how to pocket those tough shots with ease.

What is the hardest cue tip?

What is the best cue weight for beginners?

Length & Weight

Cues usually weigh 18 – 21 ounces. For a beginner, we would recommend about 20 ounces.

How often should you chalk your cue?

How Often Should You Chalk Your Cue? Some players find success re-chalking after every other shot, but others prefer to re-chalk before each shot they take. You can chalk your cue more sparingly if you want, but if you need to take a shot with some spin, it's a good idea to apply some chalk.

How fast is a cue ball break?

The top speed that a profes- sional propels a cue ball is around 26 miles per hour.

Can the cue touch the table?

If the shooter uses his cue stick in order to align a shot by placing it on the table without having a hand on the stick, it is a foul.

What tip does Jayson Shaw use?

Each cue designed by Bob Meucci and Jayson Shaw standard length 58 inches with a 29" solid maple "THE PRO SHAFT" with 12.5mm Medium Ultra Skin tip and 1/2" super low deflection ferrule.

What tip does Joshua Filler use?

Joshua and Pia Filler

Playing cue: JF: 17-ounce, 58-inch Predator Panthera 5-2 with a lizard skin wrap. The cue has a low rise, professional taper Predator Z-3 shaft equipped with an 11.75 mm HOW tip.

Is 19oz heavy for a snooker cue?

19oz and over – These are heavy cues for snooker, not ideal. Admittedly there are some players who feel the benefit of a heavy cue.

What is the best cue size?

If you are mostly playing an eight-ball pool game, the stick you would generally use is about 1.39 to 1.44 metres or 55-57 inches. Some manufacturers provide up to 58 inches. Professional players opt for between 56 and 57-inch cues because they believe these are the perfect sizes for the cue ball.