Need Jump AND break cue, would prefer to get both in one cue, suggestions?

OK, to bring closure to this, I've spent some dedicated time to the jump shot and have determined it's mainly the technique and not the cue. Since I'm only about 5'8" I use the dart method most of the time unless the CB is on the rail or very close to it.
I have been keeping my right wrist, (I'm right handed) too stiff. By keeping my wrist very loose it's much easier to get the ball in the air. I tried three friends dedicated jump cues, two of which were CF couldn't see a big improvement in them over mine. One friend has a no name jump cue, all wood w/ I think a 13mm shaft and he jumps very well with it.
Thanks for all the replies!

Anybody know Bobby Hernandez?

AKA Bakersfield Bobby? Also, Bryan Parks? (could be Porter), a local kid that plays real good.

IF you are real old, how about Ronnie Allen? A local shortstop and money player.
Unfortunately I have some bad news to report, Baketsfield Bobby Hernandez passed away on this past Thursday January 29th 2026.
Bobby and I were great friends. He was a one of of a kind. I will miss him, his sense of humor, his stories on the road. His skill on the the pool table unmatched.
He was an old school pool hustler, one of the greatest of the "unknowns". He chose that as opposed to the organized tournament rout. As Buddy Hall wrote in his book you won't find oil paintings of guys like that hanging on pool hall walls. You won't know who beat you until after they're gone. Bobby left his mark all over the west. I will miss my old friend greatly. RIP Bobby Hernandez.
Mac

2026 DCC 9-Ball Discussion

I went and watched it again. Filler had 4 B&Rs. A 3 pack in games 6,7, and 8. He’s an 858. Playing well deep in a tournament. I mention this because I think people tend to overestimate the runout percentages at all levels.

Game 1. Filler wins lag. (Skill). Makes the wing ball. Has a tough cut on the 1. Has a tough shot on 2. MISSES. On those “easy” 4.5” pockets. ( just saying for the 4” and less advocates). SVB MISSES long straight shot on 2. He’s an 846. Yes, they miss. Filler banks 2 and gets out.

Game 2. Wing ball and 1 go on the break. He had a shot. Hooks himself. Kicks leaving SVB a full view of the ball. SVB misses bank. Filler out.

Game 3. Wing ball, 1 ball, and another ball on break. Tough shot on 2. Misses, leaves it tough. SVB 2 way shot. Misses, leaves safe. Filler makes hit with a jump, leaves SVB a look. SVB misses safe, sells out. Filler misses shape on 3, plays safe. SVB misses kick, gives up bih. Filler out.

Game 4. B&R. Wing hangs, 1 in side. Combo on the 2 and wing ball hanger, run out.

Game 5. Dry break. SVB has shot on 1. Misses. Filler makes a good combo. 7&8 sit funny. He tries to break them out, hits them but has to play a combo. Makes 7-8 combo. Both the 8 on the combo and the 7 wipe their feet on the 4.5” pockets.

6-7-8. 3 pack B&R

Game 9. 1 in side on break plus another ball. Plays safe. SVB kicks hard and hopes. Filler gets out in a run with two easy combos and one carom.

From 2 great players we saw both great play and misses. Shane had chances and didn’t capitalize. I didn’t see anything wrong with the game itself or that it is easy, even for players at the very top..

to be fair, shane played a couple give up shots. he was gone early. filler actually played worse than last year when he played TPA 1.000 against shane.

Hayden Ernst 14 Years of age...Straight shooter

Dennis Hatch was getting the better of EVERYONE when he was 15. Kind of fizzled out and never dominated like many thought he would. impossible to predict where someone's ceiling is.
True but he could also be the next Corey. Few wanted to gamble that kid when he hit the scene. Like you said, we won't know how the story ends until it does. No other young player in the states is currently showing as much promise. I hope he keeps it together and becomes the next Captain America.

Hayden Ernst 14 Years of age...Straight shooter

I agree with both you and Jaden. Player development isn’t linear and in all sports you see the best junior isn’t necessarily the best college player and the best college player doesn’t necessarily become the best pro. Tiger Woods and others who were great at every level notwithstanding. BUT…obviously the kid plays great and has ability. He very well could turn out to be great if he keeps improving and doesn’t burn out. It is good to see some young Americans who play well and have potential. But a lot can happen in the 7 years from 14-21.
I haven't seen him play but he sounds like a great player already.

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