I had a phenolic ferrule and a hard tip of some kind put on a Diveney 12.5 shaft and use it with one of my Diveney radial pin butts.
I was looking at going to a 13.5 mm shaft and a White Diamond tip with a purple heart shaft and butt.
I am a mediocre breaker at best, just can't hit them hard.
I had a phenolic ferrule and a hard tip of some kind put on a Diveney 12.5 shaft and use it with one of my Diveney radial pin butts.
I was looking at going to a 13.5 mm shaft and a White Diamond tip with a purple heart shaft and butt.
I am a mediocre breaker at best, just can't hit them hard.
I know you don't want to bear it but if you don't break that hard, carbon fiber shaft the way to go due to the energy transfer.
Don't know about best but i use a $100 J&J wood-screw joint j/b with a WDUltra tip. Works great. 13mm(or a tad larger) is best for breaking.What is the best wood for a break cue shaft, maple, purple heart, etc.?
How about the joint? Is the Uni Loc a good choice or another all metal joint?
Seems like every one has their preference's on weight and tip diameter.
I have a Dymonwood shaft that has a Uni Loc joint, I could get a 30" butt with a Uni Loc and try it.
I can rack tight. I have a very good wooden rack, a Delta rack, Magic rack and Accu rack.
It is probably my control, the faster I hit, the worse I hit where I am aiming. Crap.
^^^^^that is the best advise you can get. So the work on your technique first. Yes, some equipment allows you to hit using slightly less power to get a nice spread which leads to a better accuracy. But still you need a good stroke to be consistenly successful on the break. Good luck)To be honest, you shouldn't worry about a new cue.
I'm not perfect either but, it sounds like you need to work on your stance, grip and bridge hand etc...etc.....everything that leads to a straight stroke.
After you get ^^^^^^^^^ in check as best you can, evaluate your break again. You may find you don't need a new break cue.
Jeff
. I advise finding the right mix of stroke, speed, aiming, and body coordination including your TIMING of cue delivery to the cue ball with the CORRECT body parts in sync
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