I am looking to buy a new break/jump cue from a reputable cue maker (not factory mass produced) and wanted to get people's opinions and thoughts on who they think is the best or have a preference for. I prefer the jump/break combo but I am not opposed to hearing the pros and cons of having separate cues for breaking and jumping.
I have been looking at Gilbert's jump/break cues but since I am not liking my Gilbert playing cue I think I would probably stay away from those jump/break cues.
Don't know where you live but Brent Romine in Florence, Alabama makes jump/break cue that will rival ANY custom J/B cue......and yes that includes brick and Loma.
As far as Gilbert's J/B, they are very good but Romines cue is by far better as a J/B......dedicated jump or dedicated break cue.......by far.....
And to top it off, Romines J/B's or dedicated cues are much cheaper than most all great custom cues.....again, by far.
He specializes in diamond wood cue but can build one he'll of a cue out of maple, purple heart or anything you want.
By the way, he is a super honest person that really loves cue building and the cue sports.
If you are wondering why such a great cue maker is not more popular? Well, he has not been at it near as long as most so his name is not completely out yet. Give it time and he will be another, but better......brick, lomax....etc..
Rake