I want some break cue opinions.

Shawn's advice is worth considering.

In my experience, Gulyassy's jump breaks do very well. I currently use a dymondwood break/jump by Alex Brick.

I've never had a problem jumping using full cue unless I'm in the tightest of spots. I prefer full cue as I tend to be more accurate.

Addition: the Brick is scary with a phenolic tip. When I first got it, I jumped over the OBJECT ball. I had to tone it down quite a bit.
 
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For what it's worth, I own both the Mezz DF and the BK3. There's a definite difference in the hit/feel, but both are great IMHO. What sets the BK3 apart to me is the carbon fiber lining throughout the length of the shaft (it does not have a low-deflection shaft like someone suggested previously). The carbon fiber creates a stiffer feel while requiring less weight, but the drawback that I hear around my area is that it produces what I've heard others describe as a 'dead hit'. That said, I'm not bothered by the feel of the hit and I prefer the lighter feeling balance of the BK3 over the Mezz (the Mezz definitely feels heavier). I bought both at 19oz and the BK3 "feels" noticeably lighter, but I'm pretty sure this is just due to the different balance in the cue.

I'm primarily playing 9 & 10 ball and using the swooping SVB style break and it feels like the BK3 gives me the perfect hit when I back off to about 70-80% top break speed and get that short hop and stick action off the 1 ball.

All that said, the Mezz DF is still a great breaker. The only thing I didn't like about it was the jump cue size once you screw off the back section of the butt. I've never measured to see how long my arm-span is compared to average, but the jump cue seemed a couple inches to short for me to jump comfortably with. This is just a personal preference though as many (and probably most) are around that same size. I ended up getting the predator AIR-2 late last year to remedy that problem and because of that purchase (and the BK3) I don't think the Mezz DF has seen the inside of my bag since. ;)
 
ScottK said:
This isn't a great option for people playing a soft tip.
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Most people try to break too hard. If you can hit the ball at over 18mph and park the cueball in the centre of the table on most of your breaks, you're breaking too hard. Better to slow it down and break with control. I use a Triangle or a Le Pro. They seem to break fine.
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
Most people try to break too hard. If you can hit the ball at over 18mph and park the cueball in the centre of the table on most of your breaks, you're breaking too hard. Better to slow it down and break with control. I use a Triangle or a Le Pro. They seem to break fine.
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I break around 22-24 mph, park the cueball, and my shaft bends a good bit. Are you saying I should start breaking with my player and break softer? What if I get better results breaking faster?

My shafts are laminated, I don't think breaking hard with them is smart.
 
I guess I should add a little more about how I play. I play a lot on bar tables but I do play my fair share on 9' tables too. I typically break with my player in 8 ball and one pocket but I prefer to use a break cue in 9 ball because I like an explosive break. I am a notorious 2-5 ball breaker on a bar box consistently. The funny part about my player is I use medium tips on most of my cues and very rarely have to reshape, UltraSkins are awesome! I put a UltraSkin HH on my Gilbert and like it but want something different that I am not as worried about at the bar thats why I was thinking the Players or a Brick. The Brick scares me thought cause of its jumping ability I am afraid I will launch it off a bar box. And for those with the comments about the APA rule the LO lets us use them in everything local but we cant use for any higher, and if need I can make some jumps with my shooter.
 
Not to take over OPs thread but how does cuetec dedicated breakers and jumpers play. For the price two dedicated cue could be had for around the same price as a jb that really good at one task?
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
Most people try to break too hard. If you can hit the ball at over 18mph and park the cueball in the centre of the table on most of your breaks, you're breaking too hard. Better to slow it down and break with control. I use a Triangle or a Le Pro. They seem to break fine.
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I agree. However, while I can't speak for anyone else, I don't break with a different shaft or cue because I think I'm going to break it. I do so for the longevity of my soft tips. Honestly, I can't even say I know for sure it extends the life of the tip any because I've always done it with layered softer tips. I do know it doesn't shorten the life of the tip. ;)

Also, I do have, or have had, cues fitted with Triangles and LePros which I've used to both break and play. Never had an issue beyond requiring a bit of tip maintenance.

The post was for opinions on break cues. While your opinion is certainly valid, I doubt the opinion the OP was looking for was "don't get one." Seems to me he's decided he wants one and is asking for help in making his choice.
 
I have an Alex Brick dymondwood I bought from him with a White Diamond tip. Best $275 I've ever spent on anything pool related! If I had to buy a new setup and only had $315 to spend, I'd get the Brick and a $40 McDermott lucky to shoot with!


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