Manfrotto 023 Balance Counterweight 10 lbs

The Manfrotto 023 Balance Counterweight is a 10-pound solid weight engineered to mount on the back end of a boom arm, counterbalancing the equipment mounted on the front end. This is a critical safety and stability component for any boom arm setup — without proper counterweight, an extended boom carrying a light fixture or microphone can tip over, potentially damaging thousands of dollars in equipment. The 023 solves this with a simple clamp that secures onto boom arm poles between 0.86 and 1.3 inches in diameter.

Designed specifically for the Manfrotto 3085 and 3385 boom arm models, the 023 integrates seamlessly into existing Manfrotto grip setups. The solid construction means the weight is always exactly 10 pounds — unlike sandbags, there's no settling, shifting, or moisture absorption to change the balance over time. For studio photographers, videographers, and production crews who regularly work with boom-mounted equipment, this counterweight is a small investment that prevents the much larger cost of a toppled light stand or damaged fixture.