Good Answer, Bad Science

Jul 13, 2005 12:21 PM
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Yes, a lighter pool cue results in a better break, but it's not because K = MV2.

This reminds me of a cooking class where the instructor said coarsely diced garlic browns better because of its increased surface area.


Comments: Good Answer, Bad Science

So then, why does a lighter cue stick result in a better break?

Posted by: Daffy on July 14, 2005 7:26 AM | permalink

The same reason baseball players cork their bat: you can swing/shoot it at a higher speed. Then again, it's a lighter mass hitting the ball. So maybe it's just perception/superstition.

Posted by: Joe Grossberg on July 14, 2005 7:55 AM | permalink

No more comments! Either someone has violated Godwin's Law, I'm tired of the discussion or, most likely, the ten-week window has closed. You can, however, contact me through email.