Helmstetter cue question

[Misel]

Hi,
Can somebody please tell me whats the length and where,s the balance point of the Helmstetter 97 series cues?Thanks,
Misel

[Kato]

I've got a 97-10. I'll give you the balance points with the original shaft, custom shaft, and Predator shaft tomorrow.

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[Misel]

Hi Kato,
Thanks a lot.I also think of getting the predator shaft along with the cue so it would be great to know the difference in balance.BTW how are you sattisfied with the cue with a predator shaft?Thanks,
Misel

[Kato]

Misel, I'm in very early stages of learning to play with this cue. A few things I've noticed:

1) the weight is more "butt end" than my Predator SLP, I had to make an adjustment by moving my right hand further up on the wrap, closer to the center.

2) I've been playing with a softer Triangle tip for the last 5 years or so. This Predator shaft came with a Moori med-hard. That's different.

3) The combination of the Helmstetter butt, the Predator shaft, the Moori tip hits like a complete MONSTER!!!!!! My game doesn't do it justice.

By the way, I'm satisfied and getting more satisfied every day.

Kato

[Misel]

Kato,
Thanks a lot!Could you just measure where,s the balance point of the cue if the predator shaft is used?Thanks my friend,
Misel

[Kato]

Yep, will do. I will post the answer at approximately 5:20 p.m.

Kato

[Kato]

just about 19 1/2 from the tip of the butt cap is where my amatuer measured balance point lies.

Kato

[Misel]

Hi Kato,
Thanks a lot for help.All the best,
Misel