a break for christmas
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You should try the Wanted/For Sale forum.
I sounds odd to me to say that the BK2 lacks power. I have tried MANY different break cues. I am currently using the BK2 because I feel it offers the best of all the qualities I want. It is very comfortable, balanced very well for breaking (rear balance), and hits VERY solid. I love this break cue.
That being said, I want an Andy Gilbert J/B. This is because I just got a new playing cue from him and think it is the best cue I have ever hit with. It is so solid its scary. I have broken a couple of racks with it and think it hits better than the BK2!! (of course, I wasn't really laying into it, but you can still tell.)
So without a doubt, the Gilbert J/B is at the top of my list!
KMRUNOUT
That being said, I want an Andy Gilbert J/B. This is because I just got a new playing cue from him and think it is the best cue I have ever hit with. It is so solid its scary. I have broken a couple of racks with it and think it hits better than the BK2!! (of course, I wasn't really laying into it, but you can still tell.)
So without a doubt, the Gilbert J/B is at the top of my list!
KMRUNOUT
I received a Predator BK2 last year for Chanuka. It is awesome and I love it. I think the control is fine and it really smashes them up. Plus, I love the feel. I love my Predator BK2.
Sigh. Now I want to go break some balls up!
Hi Marcone... take a look at these Break Cues;
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=144929
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=144929
bk2,sledgehammer,gilbert, rick howard.....
wow, it's really hard to pick a break!
try to be more precise: I'd like to have a break that combines the control of the BK2 with the power of a sledgehammer (the only break I've tried).
any suggestions?
many thanks guys!
wow, it's really hard to pick a break!
try to be more precise: I'd like to have a break that combines the control of the BK2 with the power of a sledgehammer (the only break I've tried).
any suggestions?
many thanks guys!
Break cue
Yes, we all would want one of those; however, since the break relies heavily upon technique used for breaking, you get varied results. Personally, I have tried a BK, but not a BK2, and I was not impressed with the BK. For the money, I don't think you can get a better Break cue than the J&J. At best, a break cue will only improve your break about 15%, but the real question is, will you consistently make a ball in that 15% improved break?
And to answer that question, I was willing to spend $60-65 for a J&J, but not willing to spend $400 for another break cue, only to find out I had made a $400 mistake. I still have the J&J, and I have 2 shafts for it, and have been satisfied with it. And I personally feel that its real value is 4 times what I paid for it, and I love bargains.
Yes, we all would want one of those; however, since the break relies heavily upon technique used for breaking, you get varied results. Personally, I have tried a BK, but not a BK2, and I was not impressed with the BK. For the money, I don't think you can get a better Break cue than the J&J. At best, a break cue will only improve your break about 15%, but the real question is, will you consistently make a ball in that 15% improved break?
And to answer that question, I was willing to spend $60-65 for a J&J, but not willing to spend $400 for another break cue, only to find out I had made a $400 mistake. I still have the J&J, and I have 2 shafts for it, and have been satisfied with it. And I personally feel that its real value is 4 times what I paid for it, and I love bargains.
Well I like my BK2 even after two shafts :grin: , my first break cue was a Scorpion which sucks in my mind but when I switched cues I was happy I did , I've got more control on the cue ball now .
Agreed, can't go wrong with this.
I believe Mike Gulyassy sold the brandname to McDermott. His newer break/jump are sold as Anvils.