There are many tips. First, it's much easier if you have a hard tip on your playing cue. Second, you will need more distance between the cue ball and the obstacle ball, as it is much more difficult to get the ball up into the air.
I've played A LOT of jumpshots with my playing cue, but I typically use a pressed LePro tip or a Triangle. A hard layered tip will do the job too, just know that it will probably ruin a layered tip faster if you shoot a lot of jump shots with it. I also shot a lot of jump shots with probably the worst shaft for the job, the Predator Z. I got over balls fine, but eventually the shaft got ruined.
I know how much to elevate the cue for each lie of the balls, which comes with experience. I'd go for less elevation that you probably think in the beginning...
You will have a lot more success "hitting less" of the ball with your playing cue than with your jump cue. If you imagine the cueball, do not strike down through the core of the ball, but rather below the core. Striking through the balls core or even above it can be perfectly fine with a jump cue, but will typically trap the ball under the tip with a typical playing cue. Exceptions exist for skilled players, but if you're learning, stick with below the core (draw) jump shots. Also, begin by jumping over just half a ball or less to get a feel and avoid frustration in the beginning.
