SKennedy
11-28-2007, 10:17 AM
I have a Hubler cue I really like except it is 19.5 oz. I have always used and preferred 18 oz and even like a 17 oz. I've had the Hubler now for about 4 years and pretty much use it exclusively. I thought that I would get use to the heavier weight..after all what was another 1.5 oz? Also, I have been led to believe that a heavier cue resulted in more spin on the cue ball when applied, etc.
Last night I had put away my cues (Hubler and a breaking cue) and then decided to play a few more games and just grabbed a house cue. I selected an 18 oz. I had also shot with an 18 oz house cue a few months back. Each time I have used the 18 oz cue I feel like I am using an old friend. I feel more comfortable and have better control of the cue ball speed with the lighter stick. In spite of making myself use a heavier cue, I still feel more comfortable with the 18 oz. It just feels more balanced in my hands and I seem to better control the cue ball.
Any comments on the importance of weight and any similar experiences would be appreciated. Also, I would love to have the weight of my Hubler reduced. I've been told that it can't be done on a Hubler, while others say it can be done. I don't want to ruin the stick and maybe I should just buy another, but I like the Hubler..just want it lighter. Can the Hubler be modified? I'd try myself, but I'm not very mechanically inclined.
Last night I had put away my cues (Hubler and a breaking cue) and then decided to play a few more games and just grabbed a house cue. I selected an 18 oz. I had also shot with an 18 oz house cue a few months back. Each time I have used the 18 oz cue I feel like I am using an old friend. I feel more comfortable and have better control of the cue ball speed with the lighter stick. In spite of making myself use a heavier cue, I still feel more comfortable with the 18 oz. It just feels more balanced in my hands and I seem to better control the cue ball.
Any comments on the importance of weight and any similar experiences would be appreciated. Also, I would love to have the weight of my Hubler reduced. I've been told that it can't be done on a Hubler, while others say it can be done. I don't want to ruin the stick and maybe I should just buy another, but I like the Hubler..just want it lighter. Can the Hubler be modified? I'd try myself, but I'm not very mechanically inclined.