Who makes the best custom break cue under $250?

Lou Bones · Aug 22, 2012

I'm interested in buying a break cue. One friend recommended either an inexpensive J&J or a Pechauer (top of my budget.) Another suggested that I could have a good one custom made for less than $250.

Most people on AZB know a lot more than I do, and have A LOT more experience than I do. So I would very much appreciate hearing people's thoughts, suggestions, or recommendations.

Thank you.

brandoncook26 · Aug 22, 2012

You could find a Rick Howard mace jump/break cue in that range. I have a custom Howard J/B that breaks amazing. I am not using it right now, but I won't sell it. For about a year, I actually put a softer tip on it and played exclusively with that cue.

I think for break cues, you won't find anything better than what Rick puts out.

jaketyson · Aug 22, 2012

Sent you a pm on a pechauer break cue

jnbrazilian · Aug 22, 2012

break cue

My opinion is the j. Pechauer break cue cuz of its forward balance I have a very bad back and its saved me a lot of pain since I've owned for 3 years its been nothing but relly good to me good luck

mel_smOg · Aug 22, 2012

if you can find Varney, buy it

Realizm · Aug 22, 2012

I have a tiger impact break cue very good breaker. 225 shipped.

The Verbalist · Aug 22, 2012

anything by Gulyassy. I used one of his Sledgehammers for a long time and it was great but I wanted to get away from the phenolic so I tried a bunch of different break cues by different makers. I eventually got to an orange crusher by Gulyassy and it is great. It has a Samsara break tip on it which it phenomenal. He makes great products, you can usually find an orange crusher for around $150 on the forum. Good luck in your search.

TNKen · Aug 22, 2012

There was an OB break on here a few weeks ago in your price range.

Don't know if it sold, but they get the job done.

bad english · Aug 22, 2012

I'm a fan of the Jacoby break cues both the heavy hitter and the edge.

a503 · Aug 23, 2012

I have a Jacoby Edge Break Smoke color like new condition $180 shipped.

MikesCues048 · Aug 23, 2012

Contact Vern Manning of Manning Custom Cues in FLA.
Good luck in your search.

Michael

jaketyson · Aug 23, 2012

Cues4Christ said:
Contact Vern Manning of Manning Custom Cues in FLA.
Good luck in your search.

Michael

I tried to get him to go that route but its out of his price range

cueaddicts · Aug 23, 2012

Imo, in the low price range, nothing really competes with a J&J, especially if you install with a white diamond tip....you may also have to retaper the shaft a little bit to tweak it. Best part, you'll have almost $100 left in your pocket.

MikesCues048 · Aug 23, 2012

I currently use a SS Radial pin Lucasi with an LD shaft & a WB tip.
I get the control I need & the crush of the rack.

RFranklin · Aug 23, 2012

Inexpensive Break

IMHO TNT J/B with purpleheart shaft. I have played with an older McD jump break, J&J and even tried a Mezz Powerbreak. Change the tip to Samsara and you cant go wrong.

Who makes the best custom break cue under $250?

Lou Bones

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brandoncook26

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jaketyson

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jnbrazilian

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mel_smOg

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Realizm

I love cocobolo cues.

The Verbalist

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TNKen

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bad english

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a503

Banned

MikesCues048

Cues 4 Christ

jaketyson

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cueaddicts

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MikesCues048

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RFranklin

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