Poison VX2.9 vs Players Pure X

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Was just looking for some thoughts and info on these does one jump and break better then the other? If u had both what one did u like better and why? Is one made better then the other? Ect Thanks guys
 
poison. braks and jumps better, the players has a soft feel to it, although the four part construction of the players is great.
 
trinacria said:
poison. braks and jumps better, the players has a soft feel to it, although the four part construction of the players is great.
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Yea I was kinda thinking that just from looks the poison just looks more solid but I've never hit with either one what about when u break it down for jumping are they on the lighter side or front weight or back thanks
 
Poison VX series breaker seems to have a bad pin design and has failed (joint blowout) numerous times. The pin appears to be way too small for the break load.

I watched this happen to a friend when he broke and l posted about it here and got more responses about the same happening to others.

best,
brian kc
 
Kickin' Chicken said:
Poison VX series breaker seems to have a bad pin design and has failed (joint blowout) numerous times. The pin appears to be way too small for the break load.

I watched this happen to a friend when he broke and l posted about it here and got more responses about the same happening to others.

best,
brian kc
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Wow really never heard that before thanks for the info
 
So I was at local tourney last night and got too try guys poison vx2.9 first thoughts were that it had solid break much better then my j&j also jumped very well. Just wish someone else local had a players jb
 
Busboy said:
So I was at local tourney last night and got too try guys poison vx2.9 first thoughts were that it had solid break much better then my j&j also jumped very well. Just wish someone else local had a players jb
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are you still considering getting the poison vx after what I posted above?

best,
brian kc
 
I've had my VX2.9 for @ 5 years. Some friends & acquaintences have too. I like mine a lot - never a problem.

My pool "sparring partner", AZ's EazyMoney, tried mine and liked it so much he bought one. He had a problem with the rubber grip where it unpeeled a bit. He got it fixed some time ago and has been using it for @ 4 years.

I never tried a Players...

Never heard of the pin issue KC mentions, but I trust his word.
 
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KoolKat9Lives said:
I've had my VX2.9 for @ 5 years. Some friends & acquaintences have too. I like mine a lot - never a problem.

My pool "sparring partner", AZ's EazyMoney, tried mine and liked it so much he bought one. He had a problem with the rubber grip where it unpeeled a bit. He got it fixed some time ago and has been using it for @ 4 years.

I never tried a Players...

Never heard of the pin issue KC mentions, but I trust his word.
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Yea I'm sure KC knows his stuff I've been told the two are about same but have never used a players I liked the poison last night this is worse then buying a new car.
 
Busboy said:
Yea I was kinda thinking that just from looks the poison just looks more solid but I've never hit with either one what about when u break it down for jumping are they on the lighter side or front weight or back thanks
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ive had a jj break, its the same or sligtly better than the players, it has a dull feeling when you break, both jump fine.
 
Busboy said:
Was just looking for some thoughts and info on these does one jump and break better then the other? If u had both what one did u like better and why? Is one made better then the other? Ect Thanks guys
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How often do you jump? If you routinely find yourself jumping I would prolly recommend getting a dedicated jump cue and a dedicated break cue. Jump/break cues are cool but I have never felt that they excel at jumping or breaking when compared to a dedicated breaker or jumper.
 
zpele said:
How often do you jump? If you routinely find yourself jumping I would prolly recommend getting a dedicated jump cue and a dedicated break cue. Jump/break cues are cool but I have never felt that they excel at jumping or breaking when compared to a dedicated breaker or jumper.
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Its not that ifind my self needeing too jump all the time but there is times where the other player will leave me a jump shot. For example last week was at pool a pool tourney the player couldn't get out so he played great safe leaven me a kick or jump no jump cue so I kicked hit ball but left him open we were on hill I got second should have. Had 1st so my point is sometimes the jump. Is the shot just wanting too know the best out of these two :thumbup:
 
Busboy said:
Its not that ifind my self needeing too jump all the time but there is times where the other player will leave me a jump shot. For example last week was at pool a pool tourney the player couldn't get out so he played great safe leaven me a kick or jump no jump cue so I kicked hit ball but left him open we were on hill I got second should have. Had 1st so my point is sometimes the jump. Is the shot just wanting too know the best out of these two :thumbup:
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In that case I would probably go with the Poison. I have the jump version of the jump/break cue and it is actually one of the best. The only other jump cue I would get is a Predator Air (at least out of production cues).

Predator has a hand in the Poison line. I don't have the full story but I think Poison is supposed to be a less expensive version of Predator cues.
 
zpele said:
In that case I would probably go with the Poison. I have the jump version of the jump/break cue and it is actually one of the best. The only other jump cue I would get is a Predator Air (at least out of production cues).

Predator has a hand in the Poison line. I don't have the full story but I think Poison is supposed to be a less expensive version of Predator cues.
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Thanks for the input the one I used last night broke a lot more solid then my j&j and jumped very easy
 
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