At what angle will the cue ball be deflected?

At what angle will the cue ball be deflected?

30 degrees
As long as the cue ball is rolling (i.e., not sliding) at object ball impact, the cue ball’s direction will be deflected by very close to 30 degrees for cut angles ranging from a 1/4-ball hit to a 3/4 ball hit (see Diagram 2).

What is cue ball deflection?

So deflection is basically when you hit the cue ball not on a vertical axis. That means, you know, left or right. So, if you hit it on the left side, your ball is going to squirt on the right side, and if you hit it on the right side it’s going to squirt on the left side.

What makes a pool cue low-deflection?

The reason is simple: when you use English, the cue ball doesn’t go where you aim it. The cue ball is pushed to the opposite side of where the cue tip hit it. That is called cue ball deflection or squirt and the typical player takes years to learn to compensate for this error factor.

Are low-deflection shafts worth it?

There is no such thing as a no-deflection shaft, but the low-deflection shafts certainly make a real and useful difference. To the extent the shaft can happily bend off the side of the cueball, the ball squirts less. That doesn’t mean a whippy shaft is appropriate.

What is the 30 degree rule in pool?

The 30-degree rule states: When the cue ball hits an object ball with normal roll close to a half-ball hit, the cue ball will deflect approximately 30 degrees away from its initial aiming line (as shown in Diagram 1).

How English affects the cue ball?

English is mainly used for shots where you use rails to get better position. When the ball has left or right spin on the cue ball it will change the direction the cue ball goes off the rail.

Does a break cue make a difference?

Break cue shafts come with thicker shafts. You can withstand your force and have a firm grip for break shots. Playing break shots with a pool cue continuously may damage it because you’ll be applying a greater force than what the shaft can contain. You don’t have a bad cue shaft; you’re only using cues for break shots.