Are finger grooves in jump cues marketing gimmicks?
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Willowbrook Wolfy
Going pro
I’ve never used a jump cue. But it’s probably more for eye appeal than anything. Or maybe there is just a bit more to it. Like an avg height player will be around these finger grooves on most regular jump shots. Look at how many players hold their cues below the linen wrap on shots. Thats where most will have their shooting hand but for some it’s where their top finger goes and others just go wrapless altogether. So might just be as simple as a reference point that is easily identified too.
The fully grooved handle seems weird and looks rediculous to me. But, I do like the little pinched section on some for dart stroke jumping. Have a Jacoby and an AirRush and when dart stroking the air rush I miss the narrower bit on the Jacoby for that, works great.
I use a dart stroke almost exclusively and like them.
Not "marketing" at all.
Not "marketing" at all.
It’s pre-marketing for the next wave of pool products where you’ll need a different butt for each hand position you intend to use.
We will all be hauling 50 of them and need a caddy. “I need my 1/2 ball from 1.5 diamonds out sidearm jump cue, you brought my full ball dart stroke from 0.5 diamond out cue - you’re fired”
We will all be hauling 50 of them and need a caddy. “I need my 1/2 ball from 1.5 diamonds out sidearm jump cue, you brought my full ball dart stroke from 0.5 diamond out cue - you’re fired”
the groves in the cues are absolutely not a marketing plow. It is about performance. I have taught hundreds of people to jump, specifically the dart method. Most of them love the grooved handle because of how it rests in the their hands, which then allows the wrist to be loose, which is the secret to jumping.
I like the groove on my Hanshew. I don't dart much but when I do I'm glad the groove is there.
I just sold Corey a two handled jumper this last week in WY. I gave em a 2nd/Lighter handle, then I mentioned forming a hand grip into the wood. Wouldn't put it past em.