MEZZ Break Cues
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I own a Mezz Deep Impact pro shaft. It is pretty much as good as it gets in terms of control on the break. If I did it over again, I would buy the same shaft, but with the joint that fits the PB2 Deep Impact butt and I would buy a PB2 butt to match.
I have the original Mezz Power Break. It's a very solid break cue IMO. I prefer it alot more than the BK2 which I had for several reasons. The taper for the PB is thicker which tends to give it a stiffer feel, which is what you want in a break cue. Mezz also generally uses very high quality shaft wood, which is harder to come by consistently in production break cues. The phenolic tip on it is also a little different from a BK2 or a J&J or as it's thicker, and grabs the CB alot better; more control IMO. The rubber grip Mezz uses is also a nice feature, although I still prefer wrapless. I haven't tried the PB2 however I hear good things about them once you get used to the shorter length. If you tend to choke up on the grip when you break, I'd say that would be a good break cue for you. Overall, I'd say the Mezz PB is a solid choice, although I will admit that the OB Break Cue breaks great as well from the few breaks I've hit with it as well. Hope this helps. Cheers, Brett.
I have to choke up on my BK2 to get any decent speed on the break shot.
Now, I need to determine if I need the silicone grip or not.
Any other opinions or information about the different models of Mezz Break Cues would be appreciated.
I own (and break with) the Mezz Power Break II. I really like it. The cue is shorter than most cues. You can also unscrew a section of the butt and add/remove weight rings. The tip is some sort of resin based tip. VERY HARD. I break a couple miles per hour faster on average and it seems to generate more power with less effort. The only issue I see is if you are really tall. Since the cue is shorter it might not be comfortable to break with if you are over 6'5".
I have a PB I with the DI shaft and have used the PB Pro with the DI Pro shaft. Both are solid breakers and I don't have any trouble controlling the CB with either cue. The DI Pro does feel a little stiffer, but I'm not sure it makes much of a difference since they are both pretty stiff.
In my case, I tried both and decided that I couldn't justify the price of the PB Pro when I could pick up a PB I for a lot less.
In my case, I tried both and decided that I couldn't justify the price of the PB Pro when I could pick up a PB I for a lot less.
Do you have the Silicone grip wrap or have you used the silicone grip wrap?
I am just wondering if you actually want or need the extra tact that the silicone grip provides?
No, I have never tried one. Thanks for the heads up.
I haven't used the silcone wrap. I have used a lot of wrapless cues in the past so it doesn't bother me at all.
I have a pwer break 2. It breaks great, makes me use wrist action very naturally. At the moment I am breaking with an earl strickland tapered tiger x ultra(11.50) shaft which is used on a mezz sneaky, that combo works great also. I think Mezz makes great products, solid gear.
I have a Power Break Pro with DI Pro shaft and it's great. Mine is wrap less and I prefer it that way as you just need to wipe the butt with your shirt to get all the grip you need.
It's definitely stiffer than a BK2. If your breaker has any flex at all it will take some getting used to, but once you do you'll love it. One other thing is that Kamui chalk is the only thing that seems to stick to that tip which is fine as my cube will last around 10 years.
Ooh yea I would get another one in a heartbeat
It's definitely stiffer than a BK2. If your breaker has any flex at all it will take some getting used to, but once you do you'll love it. One other thing is that Kamui chalk is the only thing that seems to stick to that tip which is fine as my cube will last around 10 years.
Ooh yea I would get another one in a heartbeat
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Powerbreak II with DI shaft.....it smashes the rack apart. Better than most cues i've tried. So i like it.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkzOLqtcUjM&sns=em
If it's good enough for Reyes, it is probably OK.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkzOLqtcUjM&sns=em
If it's good enough for Reyes, it is probably OK.
Warren Kiamco likes them too. Maybe Mezz cues are lucky cues. :smile:
I have the Mezz power break with a silicone grip. First, I think it breaks very well. I like the tight joint of the Mezz cues. I also like the silicone grip and feel that it provides as good a grip or better than no wrap. All my player cues are no wrap.
My only complaint is that I've had to glue the silicone wrap down and cut it to form to the grip as it comes loose - this could be due to when you're putting it into and pulling it out of your cue case. Even if your case is more freindly to a cue with a grip like this I believe Mezz could have done a better job with the wrap.
I would still recomend the cue and think it breaks very well. Just know that if you have a tight cue case, getting the silicone wrap into and out of the case may be an issue. Since I've glued the wrap with superglue it's fine.
My only complaint is that I've had to glue the silicone wrap down and cut it to form to the grip as it comes loose - this could be due to when you're putting it into and pulling it out of your cue case. Even if your case is more freindly to a cue with a grip like this I believe Mezz could have done a better job with the wrap.
I would still recomend the cue and think it breaks very well. Just know that if you have a tight cue case, getting the silicone wrap into and out of the case may be an issue. Since I've glued the wrap with superglue it's fine.
Hello Joey my friend 
1.) I for myself prefer a good and soft leather grip section-or a gummi. Both of these gives me the feel in need and want. Especially bc i have a very loose grip-even on the breakshot.
2.) I used to break with a customized breaker (very first Falcon Butt with a old growth 40+ years old shaft and mezz trance tip). And it was ok- but the grip on it (was not real leather- is too slippery for me) was not satisfying me. I also tested shortly the Predator BK2 -and it is of course a good break cue- it was just the tip combination i didn t like. The cue definitley transfered the *power* just great. Sure a quality product for break cues.
Tuesday i had a mini bootcamp with students and a friend showed me his *modified* Gullyassy. The shaft on this cue is a Mezz DI Shaft with a Mezz Trance Tip. And i felt immediatley perfect. Perfect balance for me with a super grippy leather grip.
3.) So i started to test a bit around with the breakspeed app. With my old personal customized breaker i received constantly between 17.5 and 18.5 mph.
-Next was the Big Beulah from my student Terje- also a super Breaker, and i ended here 19-20 mph. (sports grip). Just the taper didn t fit me and the tip was too big for me But super control with it!
I then took the Gullyassy with the Mezz Break Shaft- and with the same stroke i increased the mph. From then i reached consistantly 19.5 to 20,5 mph. With a wonderful control.
Well bc of my shoulder issues i m anyway not the guy who tries to act like "De Luna". So i m forced to use also *just forearm action* and try to be as accurate as possible.
The break nowadays is so important and deciding, that it is for sure a good idea to find the cue which fits for your Joey. And my personal opinion for YOU is, that you test the BK2 with a sportsgrip.
And for the Mezz question- they make a super product. But as usualy- test it Joey. Don t get your informations from whereever. The taper has to be perfect you as it is the balance and the grip section. Just imagine if the taper don t fits you? Then you re done on the break. Feeling uncomfortable= dead end street.
And the shafts on break cues are often VERY different if it s about the taper. So lookout for friends and guys to test it
If you have any more questions about it (technically or from expirience) just shoot me a message on facebook my friend,
lg from overseas,
Ingo, a lucky Gulyassy with Mezz Shaft user
1.) I for myself prefer a good and soft leather grip section-or a gummi. Both of these gives me the feel in need and want. Especially bc i have a very loose grip-even on the breakshot.
2.) I used to break with a customized breaker (very first Falcon Butt with a old growth 40+ years old shaft and mezz trance tip). And it was ok- but the grip on it (was not real leather- is too slippery for me) was not satisfying me. I also tested shortly the Predator BK2 -and it is of course a good break cue- it was just the tip combination i didn t like. The cue definitley transfered the *power* just great. Sure a quality product for break cues.
Tuesday i had a mini bootcamp with students and a friend showed me his *modified* Gullyassy. The shaft on this cue is a Mezz DI Shaft with a Mezz Trance Tip. And i felt immediatley perfect. Perfect balance for me with a super grippy leather grip.
3.) So i started to test a bit around with the breakspeed app. With my old personal customized breaker i received constantly between 17.5 and 18.5 mph.
-Next was the Big Beulah from my student Terje- also a super Breaker, and i ended here 19-20 mph. (sports grip). Just the taper didn t fit me and the tip was too big for me
But super control with it! I then took the Gullyassy with the Mezz Break Shaft- and with the same stroke i increased the mph. From then i reached consistantly 19.5 to 20,5 mph. With a wonderful control.
Well bc of my shoulder issues i m anyway not the guy who tries to act like "De Luna". So i m forced to use also *just forearm action* and try to be as accurate as possible.
The break nowadays is so important and deciding, that it is for sure a good idea to find the cue which fits for your Joey. And my personal opinion for YOU is, that you test the BK2 with a sportsgrip.
And for the Mezz question- they make a super product. But as usualy- test it Joey. Don t get your informations from whereever. The taper has to be perfect you as it is the balance and the grip section. Just imagine if the taper don t fits you? Then you re done on the break. Feeling uncomfortable= dead end street.
And the shafts on break cues are often VERY different if it s about the taper. So lookout for friends and guys to test it
If you have any more questions about it (technically or from expirience) just shoot me a message on facebook my friend,
lg from overseas,
Ingo, a lucky Gulyassy with Mezz Shaft user
I'm not sure if you found the link but here are links to MEZZ Break Cue and Shafts:
http://mezzcues.us/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5&zenid=5aafd02a00879b5f9cbf39b5018a55af
http://mezzcues.us/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8
http://mezzcues.us/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=86
I have the MEZZ Deep Impact Pro with H Shaft. The cue usually comes with a "R" shaft. According to the website "R" Shaft is Ash Cored while "H" Shaft is Massaranduba Cored. I knew nothing about Massaranduba Wood so i googled the wood when i was buying and here's an extract from Wikipedia:
"Balatá trees are farmed along the banks of the Amazon River and its tributaries, such as the Içá. It is also the most important timber tree on Puerto Rico.
The tree is a hardwood with a red heart, which is used for furniture and as a construction material where it grows. Locals often refer to it as bulletwood for its extremely hard wood, which is so dense that it does not float in water. Drilling is necessary to drive nailed connections. In trade, it is occasionally (and incorrectly) called "brazilwood".
The fruit, like that of the related sapodilla (M. zapota), is edible.
Though its heartwood may present in a shade of purple, Manilkara bidentata should not be confused with another tropical tree widely known as "purpleheart", Peltogyne pubescens."
DIP H Shaft is definitely front heavy and i'm certain it's because of it's Massaranduba core. As indicated on the MEZZ site, it's 6 oz. Reason i got the H Shaft as opposed to the R Shaft is because i like my break cues slightly forward weighed and i hear "H" shafts are intended for players who breaks real hard.
My Break cue comes in at about 20.5oz if i'm not wrong and with the standard Mezz Sonic Tip. The tip seems to be some kind of synthetic tip that has a very slightly rubbery surface so it controls ball real well in my opinion.
The cue has alot of power but not overtly stiff like BK2. I actually "feel" my break better with this cue than a BK2.
One thing i noticed though, not sure if it's because of the weight i can't seem to break that fast (using Breakspeed App). I have a regular house cue at home and i seem to generate speed 1-2mph faster when i put in equal effort in both. It could be due to my inconsistency though since i'm only human.
I don't have alot of experience with many break cues but the ones i've owned prior to this are BK2, Samsara J/B, Denali Purple Heart Break and TNT Purpleheart J/B. This breaker is the pricest i've owned and i can't say it provides the best value for money but personally it breaks the best For Myself.
I read your post every now and then and i know i play no where close to your standard so can only give you my very amateur feedback. :grin:
One thing to note though, i don't think you really need the Silicone Grip..since it's a break cue you can wipe it down after every break if you have watery sweaty palms. Reason i'm against those silicone grip is because i own JB Cases and due to the huggable fit these rubbery grips are impossible to extract from case...John's advice was to make a small fabric sleeve for them grips so that it reduces friction between case and grip. I'd say that's too much trouble.
http://mezzcues.us/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5&zenid=5aafd02a00879b5f9cbf39b5018a55af
http://mezzcues.us/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8
http://mezzcues.us/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=86
I have the MEZZ Deep Impact Pro with H Shaft. The cue usually comes with a "R" shaft. According to the website "R" Shaft is Ash Cored while "H" Shaft is Massaranduba Cored. I knew nothing about Massaranduba Wood so i googled the wood when i was buying and here's an extract from Wikipedia:
"Balatá trees are farmed along the banks of the Amazon River and its tributaries, such as the Içá. It is also the most important timber tree on Puerto Rico.
The tree is a hardwood with a red heart, which is used for furniture and as a construction material where it grows. Locals often refer to it as bulletwood for its extremely hard wood, which is so dense that it does not float in water. Drilling is necessary to drive nailed connections. In trade, it is occasionally (and incorrectly) called "brazilwood".
The fruit, like that of the related sapodilla (M. zapota), is edible.
Though its heartwood may present in a shade of purple, Manilkara bidentata should not be confused with another tropical tree widely known as "purpleheart", Peltogyne pubescens."
DIP H Shaft is definitely front heavy and i'm certain it's because of it's Massaranduba core. As indicated on the MEZZ site, it's 6 oz. Reason i got the H Shaft as opposed to the R Shaft is because i like my break cues slightly forward weighed and i hear "H" shafts are intended for players who breaks real hard.
My Break cue comes in at about 20.5oz if i'm not wrong and with the standard Mezz Sonic Tip. The tip seems to be some kind of synthetic tip that has a very slightly rubbery surface so it controls ball real well in my opinion.
The cue has alot of power but not overtly stiff like BK2. I actually "feel" my break better with this cue than a BK2.
One thing i noticed though, not sure if it's because of the weight i can't seem to break that fast (using Breakspeed App). I have a regular house cue at home and i seem to generate speed 1-2mph faster when i put in equal effort in both. It could be due to my inconsistency though since i'm only human.
I don't have alot of experience with many break cues but the ones i've owned prior to this are BK2, Samsara J/B, Denali Purple Heart Break and TNT Purpleheart J/B. This breaker is the pricest i've owned and i can't say it provides the best value for money but personally it breaks the best For Myself.
I read your post every now and then and i know i play no where close to your standard so can only give you my very amateur feedback. :grin:
One thing to note though, i don't think you really need the Silicone Grip..since it's a break cue you can wipe it down after every break if you have watery sweaty palms. Reason i'm against those silicone grip is because i own JB Cases and due to the huggable fit these rubbery grips are impossible to extract from case...John's advice was to make a small fabric sleeve for them grips so that it reduces friction between case and grip. I'd say that's too much trouble.