what difference really is there between something that says predator on it and a cheap sneaky pete cue with a hard tip on it.
these expensive break cues seriously seem like a waste of cash
So, now that I have spoken about how sensible I was about forking out large dough for a jumper. I will admit that I did make the conscious decision to pay North of 1k for my Mezz CF breaker.
I think when it comes to high dollar equipment purchases. We need to keep in mind the user and diminishing returns vs competitive edge.
In the case of a jumper...: I could jump better with the custom stick given to me by my cue guy, then the jump/break falcon I had used for years. It was an improvement, and in retrospect I had $0 invested in a jumper. However just like my J/P falcon. I was limited to given range, (only so far and not too close). The Propel would open up possibilities for me, but was not really something I was missing. I'm a fairly decent kicker as well.
Now my break was always subpar compared to those in the competitive circles I run in. After countless years I just could not nail down the timing to produce a hard break with accuracy. With the advent of CF breakers and the supposed claims of improved power. I decided to look into it myself. I heavily demo'd the Predator, Cuetec, and Jacoby options. I found that they did indeed provide better power transfer into the CB. Now not to any great amount imo, but it was there none the less. What it allowed me to do is reduce my spd in stroke and produce the same CB velocity (generally speaking). The byproduct of this was greater control of aim. So is this a gain in break control something that everyone can enjoy..? Most likely not. I'm not special, but I was at a glass ceiling in performance with my break. What a CF breaker gave me was an edge that has produced notable improvement in that regard.
I would not recommend high dollar "performance" equipment to a regular joe. If a seasoned/schooled player needed something to squeeze a little more out of their heavily developed game..?..., then yes I would.
So to answer your question directly. Is there a difference between a BK-Rush and a Sneaky with hard tip..?..., yes there most certainly is.
That said, will the average joe hit their break any better with the high dollar option...?..., most likely not. Can a strong "Sneaky" breaker out do a strong BK-Rush breaker...?..., most definitely.
Price tag aside. There is something to the new tech available. To gain the potential advantage though, you need to be a player that both know their limits and how to utilize the tech.
