How heavy is a break cue?

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.

Should a break cue be heavy or light?

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.

Should a break cue be heavy?

What Weight Should My Break Cue Be? The ideal cue stick weight varies and depends on one's personal preference. However, heavier sticks providing similar accuracy and speed tend to break with greater power than lighter cues. For the break cue, you want a stick that falls under the standard weight (18-21 oz).

What is the best weight for a pool break cue?

Cue weight is very much dependent on the individual player. Some are more comfortable with a light cue while others are only happy playing with a heavy cue. What is right for one person is not necessarily right for another. That being said, the most common weight for a pool cue of any kind is 19oz.

How much does a 8 ball break cue weigh?

Dimensions (Averaged):

Cue Tip Size: 10mm. Cue Length: 58 Inch. Optional Cue Weight From 17-19oz.

Break Cue Weight Suggestion

What cue weight do pros use?

What is the standard cue weight? A: The pros use cues which weigh 19 to 19.5 ounces. Available pool sticks range from a low of about 15 to as much as 27 ounces, an extra half-pound over the pro cue.

What is the heaviest break cue?

The average and most common weight is around 19 oz. Breaking cues, on the other hand, usually start at 21 oz. and can weigh over 27 oz.

What cue tip is best for break?

What type of cue should I use to break with? 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 considered a heavy pool cue?

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 is a good break stick for pool?

Our Personal Pick: McDermott Sledgehammer SH1 Break Cue Stick. The McDermott Sledgehammer is one of the premier dedicated pool break cues. Available from 18 to 21 oz., the Sledgehammer utilizes McDermott's patented ferrule technology for optimal energy transfer.

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.

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.

Is heavier cue stick 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.

What is the hardest pool cue tip?

Do pros use hard or soft cue tips?

The choice is entirely up to the player. Because of their density, hard tips last longer. Soft tips, especially when utilized for break shots, can quickly mushroom. Some players, on the other hand, enjoy the feeling of their soft cue tips mushrooming and compressing.

Do you need an expensive break cue?

If you buy a cue with a hard tip and firm shaft at a price point that you are happy with, chances are you will be extremely pleased. For most players, we recommend not buying a super expensive break cue – it's simply not needed.

Can you jump with a break cue?

This is the proper and only legal way to execute a jump shot, and this is why it makes sense that a jump cue is shorter. So there you have it, a jump/break cue is used as kind of a multi-tool in the sport of pool. Personally, I prefer to have a separate break and jump cue, but to each their own. Have fun!

What is the fastest cue ball?

The top speed of 26 MPH was recorded for several break shots by Mike Sigel. At this speed, the cue ball reached the one ball in 0.12 seconds.

What is the best length for a pool cue?

A standard cue length is considered to be 57 inches. This should suit most adults. Also appropriately-sized for adults, but ideal for younger or shorter players, are 48-inch cues. For very young players, a range of 36-inch cues is available.

What length cue do pros use?

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.

What is the standard cue weight?

Pool cues average around 59 inches (150 cm) long, are commonly available in 17–21 ounces (0.48–0.60 kg) weights, with 19 ounces (0.54 kg) being the most common, and usually have a tip diameter in the range of 12 to 14 mm.

What are the odds of making a ball on the break?

0.8% for a 1st-ball break). If you play under rules where making the 8 on the break is a win (e.g., in the APA league system), the 2nd-ball break might be a good option because of the huge potential payoff of winning on the break.

Does breaking in pool give you an advantage?

The break determines the layout of the table after the break, the position of the cue ball, and who gets control of the table directly after the break. It's a huge advantage because whoever is at the table gets to make the decisions at the table.