So I've decided for the time being I'm going to buy a cheap playing cue, put a hard tip on it, and use it for a breaking cue. I'm hoping to buy a decent cue for around $60-$75 and put a Samsara tip on it because from everything I'm reading the tip is much more important than the actual cue. So my question is, what cues should I be considering for this? Any opinions on Valhalla 2 piece cues or McDermott Lucky cues?
Best cue that can be had for under $100....and GO
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I'd forget about the Valhalla and Lucky cues.
IMO this is pretty much an unbeatable deal:
http://billiardwarehouse.com/cues/bwcues/bw_jump-break-cue.htm
It's 30 dollars over budget, but so worth it. You get two shafts (one with leather tip, one with phenolic) , great jump capability, really great. And it smashes the rack.
https://schmelkecue.com/billiard-cues/schmelke-cues/m030-rosewood.html
They have a bunch around the $100 - $120 mark. Can't go wrong with Schmelke.
They have a bunch around the $100 - $120 mark. Can't go wrong with Schmelke.
Players also makes decent options, both break and jump/break cues that come with hard or even phenolic tips in the ?80-120 range.
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You've been offered a few incredible deals in earlier posts from members here. Go for the McDermott Lucky from Seyberts Billiards for $47.50, add whatever tip you like, then play pool. Good luck!
Break cue/ Collarless
Sorry gents .
But I would never buy any wooden collarless pool cue …. and that goes double if the cue is use as a break cue .
Very very common for most collarless break cues to crack or split at the joint ..
Check the warranty on collarless cues , as far as I know most cue companies warranty on collarless cues if a short period of time if there is any warranty at all.
This goes for the highest priced collarless shafts too., they are prone to crack …….
Cheers
Sorry gents .
But I would never buy any wooden collarless pool cue …. and that goes double if the cue is use as a break cue .
Very very common for most collarless break cues to crack or split at the joint ..
Check the warranty on collarless cues , as far as I know most cue companies warranty on collarless cues if a short period of time if there is any warranty at all.
This goes for the highest priced collarless shafts too., they are prone to crack …….
Cheers
Before my Thor I used a J&J for a lot if years......actually kind of miss it! I'd recommend one to anybody looking for a budget jump/break cue.
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I’d go with a j&j jump break, with your choice of tip.
A Valley House cue. Find a straight one right off the wall, excellent choice, can't go wrong
Whats wrong with the J&J break cue? You get a choice of phenolic or hard leather, and they start at $80.
http://jjcue.com/jjcue-jumpbkcue.htm
http://jjcue.com/jjcue-jumpbkcue.htm
Don't buy a Lucky cue. Got one. Several defects, lacquer is crap. I thought it would make a decent cue for my guests. No, it did not. I should have bought a Players or a Dufferin or something. Or a cheap Meucci.
I bought that cue 2 years ago when it was $99, two shafts one with a phenolic tip and one hard leather. Quick release joints with joint protectors, the cue has stayed very straight and jumps/breaks great. I think the ferrules are a solid 13mm so they are fat by today's standards.
Great cue and great value.
I'm with Straightpool on this selection. The Schmelke and J&J cues are a great deal for the money, but with two shafts you are ready to break and jump for $129.00 .. Winner winner chicken dinner !! - Looks cool too...
You are right, the tip is important on your breaker. Some years back I tried a break tip called the Sonic tip, by Mezz. I have better cue ball control with this break tip than any others I have used. So put that on your new breaker, if you would like to try it out, it was a difference maker for me. Not too hard, not too soft, just right to explode the rack and really grab the cue ball.
I always get a kick out of cue companies who say, "This breaker will transfer energy like no other." I say we all have way more power than we need in our stroke, it's all about controlling the rock, period.
Good luck.
Same here. Hasn't warped in the heat/humidity of the Philippines either.
Twas a great deal for $99 and still good at $129
http://www.muellers.com/Stroker-Essential-Series-Cue--STKE-R,4476.html?b=d*340
I bought a couple of these from Muellers a few years ago to offer guests instead of offering house cues. I wasn't expecting much except for the look of a two piece cue. But actually, they are OK for playing. Not great for fit and finish. But affter more than 6 years, the butts and shafts remain reasonably straight.
I bought a couple of these from Muellers a few years ago to offer guests instead of offering house cues. I wasn't expecting much except for the look of a two piece cue. But actually, they are OK for playing. Not great for fit and finish. But affter more than 6 years, the butts and shafts remain reasonably straight.