Heavy Break Cue 4 Weak Old Man?

Johnnyt

Johnnyt

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I can't power break anymore because of past injuries to my shoulder. That's fine for 9 ball where all I need is to get some spread to kick the ghosts ass, but in 10 ball you have to be able to smack the rack a pretty good lick.

My question is; will a very heavy cue (25 s or more) spread the balls better than a 20 oz cue with the same weak break stroke? Johnnyt
 
I don't think there will be a great difference, honestly. I'd think no measurable power difference in double digits, %wise.

But I tell ta what, start playing 12 ball. I make 2-4 balls on the break regularly, vs 0-1 playing 10 b. Make ya feel like a real man.
(And this rock n roll refugee... Ooh, babe set me free)
 
Black-Balled said:
I don't think there will be a great difference, honestly. I'd think no measurable power difference in double digits, %wise.

But I tell ta what, start playing 12 ball. I make 2-4 balls on the break regularly, vs 0-1 playing 10 b. Make ya feel like a real man.
(And this rock n roll refugee... Ooh, babe set me free)
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I'll give 12 ball a try. Don't forget I play on a BB so I better make 3 on break, but I'll give it a whirl. Johnnyt
 
Black-Balled said:
I don't think there will be a great difference, honestly. I'd think no measurable power difference in double digits, %wise.

But I tell ta what, start playing 12 ball. I make 2-4 balls on the break regularly, vs 0-1 playing 10 b. Make ya feel like a real man.
(And this rock n roll refugee... Ooh, babe set me free)
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Advice AND a Pink Floyd reference...You sir, are my new favorite poster.:wink:
 
I was having the same issue and put a 4" balance rite mid cue extension on my break cue. The extra length makes it feel like a javelin. I just gave it a long smooth stroke and the balls really started spreading for me. This is unconventional, as a lot of people go to shorter break cues.
 
I've never been an equipment freak. Always just used a house cue for my break, but lately I've been using one of my friend's break cues, and it's an amazing difference. Consistently better spread and more pocketed balls using less force. My shoulder greatly appreciated it.

J
 
Johnnyt said:
I can't power break anymore because of past injuries to my shoulder. That's fine for 9 ball where all I need is to get some spread to kick the ghosts ass, but in 10 ball you have to be able to smack the rack a pretty good lick.

My question is; will a very heavy cue (25 s or more) spread the balls better than a 20 oz cue with the same weak break stroke? Johnnyt
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I would focus on equipment but not the cue. To get a decent spread without generating more power, I would recommend using a racking template (Magic Rack), using cleaned and polished balls, and fresh cloth and rails. Practice getting the tightest rack possible with the Magic Rack. Newer balls help (if you can't freeze the balls, they are not round).

While a hard break is desirable to help pocket balls, you don't need to hit them very hard to get a decent spread. Let the equipment do the work for you.
 
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I break with a 16oz cue. Cant hit them as hard or accurate with a heavier cue. All about hand speed :-) power really doesn't matter for the break I've found. Getting a nice square hit on the head ball at half the max speed works better.
 
My dad uses like a 28oz cue sometimes I think he's gonna go flying forward with the cue lol
 
just a suggestion if you want to use body movement in your break, use less shoulder and more hip. on a separate note, I use an 18oz BK2 and I can get a pretty good break just using a standard stroke. Just make sure you get a square hit on that head ball.
 
Momentum is mass x velocity squared. So the quickest way to increase the hit is to speed it up. I don't have time to do the math, and shouldn't even be posting with the work I have to do.

If a lighter cue can help increase the speed, might be the way to go. I had good results with a 15 oz Valley house cue. But I left it behind one time and it was never seen again.

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Keith Jawahir said:
just a suggestion if you want to use body movement in your break, use less shoulder and more hip. on a separate note, I use an 18oz BK2 and I can get a pretty good break just using a standard stroke. Just make sure you get a square hit on that head ball.
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O jeez...

I don't thing the old guy needs start trying to incorporate hip into the break shot. He's already got problems with one ball/socket joint. You tryna put him in the hospital!
 
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