Practicing your break with a BreakRak will increase your profiency at a faster rate than racking and breaking a traditional rack of balls.
JoeyA
JoeyA
New Predator Break Cue is out
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I too am interested in the BK-RUSH Predator break cue. Yes, it is rather pricey. My break has improved slightly due to increase practice of the break but I have noticed that the custom REVO playing shaft that I use has given me the ability to draw the cue ball better.
It is also my belief that the low cue ball deflection feature with the REVO shaft is not as valuable when breaking but I stand to be corrected on that.
I'm debating about getting rid of my BK2 which had a Sports Grip on it. Now the Sports Grip has been removed and have toyed with the idea of making it whole again. Maybe I should just sell it as is and let someone else put the grip of their choice on it.
I don't know if the BK-RUSH is any better than the BK2 so maybe I should wait until someone else purchases one and I can try it out for myself to see if it fits my style of breaking.
My break speeds are slow; 19-21 mph. I doubt that my speed will increase but I think the stiffness of the REVO shaft is a great thing. We'll see.
JoeyA
It is also my belief that the low cue ball deflection feature with the REVO shaft is not as valuable when breaking but I stand to be corrected on that.
I'm debating about getting rid of my BK2 which had a Sports Grip on it. Now the Sports Grip has been removed and have toyed with the idea of making it whole again. Maybe I should just sell it as is and let someone else put the grip of their choice on it.
I don't know if the BK-RUSH is any better than the BK2 so maybe I should wait until someone else purchases one and I can try it out for myself to see if it fits my style of breaking.
My break speeds are slow; 19-21 mph. I doubt that my speed will increase but I think the stiffness of the REVO shaft is a great thing. We'll see.
JoeyA
In the Break Shot arena, we have 2-3 goals to meet.
The 1st is accuracy. Off-hits play havoc with that goal.
The 2nd is speed. Warning; an off-hit cue ball will add to the throw (squirt) of a hard hit cue ball .
The 3rd is Cue Ball control. Off-hits play havoc with that, too.
I've found that stiff shafts provide the necessary spine, to hit the cue ball hard, but can also add to throw (squirt) , in off hits. But, so do normal spine shafts.
LD Shafts are in a world by themselves. If they have any flex, the shaft can buckle ever so slightly, losing compression in the stroke, thereby losing power,. They may help in accuracy, when cueing the Cue Ball with side spin.
We are making a "Throw (SQUIRT) Measuring Machine, to see with High Speed Video, just what actually happens" in this arena.
Without "accuracy of hit on the cue ball & object ball" your goals are out the window, but then everyone knows that.
The 1st is accuracy. Off-hits play havoc with that goal.
The 2nd is speed. Warning; an off-hit cue ball will add to the throw (squirt) of a hard hit cue ball .
The 3rd is Cue Ball control. Off-hits play havoc with that, too.
I've found that stiff shafts provide the necessary spine, to hit the cue ball hard, but can also add to throw (squirt) , in off hits. But, so do normal spine shafts.
LD Shafts are in a world by themselves. If they have any flex, the shaft can buckle ever so slightly, losing compression in the stroke, thereby losing power,. They may help in accuracy, when cueing the Cue Ball with side spin.
We are making a "Throw (SQUIRT) Measuring Machine, to see with High Speed Video, just what actually happens" in this arena.
Without "accuracy of hit on the cue ball & object ball" your goals are out the window, but then everyone knows that.
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Well that's right nice of them to hang Break Cues all over the wall.
But, I PREFER my Break Cue, which has the right kind of tip & ferrule. Plus. my Break Cue is the right weight for me & it's balanced for my preferences. It has a different shaft taper, made to have a semi-stiff spine to overcome any might-be buckling.
My Cue was made for me by John Parker of Auerbach Custom Cues.
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A negative opinion is worthless... as are the majority of the "opinion's" here. What's the percentage of people on here bashing Predator that have actually used or tested the Rush? I would bet you it's almost zero. If same people tested or even hit with the cue I wouldn't say anything about a negative review, but talking out your ass is just that.......
Opinion's are like a**holes....
another worthless out the ass post...........
When you use the word throw, are you intending the term "squirt" or cue ball deflection? If so then I agree with most of what you say.
KMRUNOUT
This finally explains why all the PGA tour golfers are using rental drivers from the course they are at. All those insanely researched high tech drivers that cost a ton must be the biggest hustle in America.
KMRUNOUT
Actually, its very low deflection is its biggest differentiating factor. a lot of break cues can deliver power
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I should have mine on Thursday. Cant wait to try it out at league thursday night. Might hve to be a little late waiting on UPS to deliver it.
Exactly what I’ve been saying for years. If you actually used one and disliked it that’s fine. Say you don’t and say why. I use predator but certainly don’t like the way all thier products play or feel. It’s the people who haven’t even seen one let alone used one that feel the need to give a negative review that our the idiots who just feel the need to hate anything new or different. lol
Yeah, LOL I do use English on the second ball break in 8 ball.
Thanks for reminding me Charlie.
I suppose you could use English on the Cut break in 9 ball....
Thanks,
JoeyA
Thanks for reminding me Charlie.
I suppose you could use English on the Cut break in 9 ball....
Thanks,
JoeyA
:embarrassed2: Now that Charlie has straightened me out about the Break Shot.
The low deflection properties are probably more valuable when playing one pocket or straight pool.
I guess I don't value cue ball deflection much on rotational games.
Thanks,
JoeyA
The low deflection properties are probably more valuable when playing one pocket or straight pool.
I guess I don't value cue ball deflection much on rotational games.
Thanks,
JoeyA
I ordered a wrapless BK Rush this morning so I can try it out. Will report back on how it hits.....