counter weight

[SamW]

What exactly is a counter weight?

 

[CharlesW]

Quick and vague answer.
It is a weight in the PC that is supposed to counter balance the backing plate and pads to reduce vibration.
The two common weights mentioned are for 5" and 6" use.
You will read comments that say they make a big difference while others don't feel that's true.
:dunno

Charles

 

[SamW]

i bought the pc wih 6 counter weight and im planning on using edge pads. Would the 5 counter weight be better? How much heavier is the 6 than the 5?

 

[JaredPointer]

i bought the pc wih 6 counter weight and im planning on using edge pads. Would the 5 counter weight be better? How much heavier is the 6 than the 5?

The weight difference is approx. one ounce. I doubt you'd tell a difference between the 4 oz. and 5 oz. when using a 5" back plate. I think when you use the 6" back plate, however, you need to get the 5 oz. counterweight.