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Are Jump Cues Worth It
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Oh I get it now.
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Update. I ended up buying the propel lol.
I have a Jacoby jump cue, which I received asca gift. I don't use it much, as I prefer to kick if possible cuz I'm an old school numskull. However, I found that my rhino break shaft on an old butt I had and outfitted with a zento break tip jumps great, so when I feel like jumping, I just use that mostly. Jump cues are best when the cueball is super close to the obstructing bal IMO. I experimented with the dart technique and it works for this purpose. Jump cues are certainly easier with the dart technique and when you park whitey real close to the obstructing ball.
So are jump cues worth it? Totally depends on the player really.
So are jump cues worth it? Totally depends on the player really.
Did you at least get the red one? The red one looks the best and I'm sure the color adds to the loft of each jump.
Just as a side note: I wonder if (historically) it was ever considered a foul to intentionally loft the CB (?). It’s one thing to hop over the edge of OBs with your full length playing cue (a questionable call, that likely referees always gave to the shooter the benefit of doubt), but to hop an obviously blocked obstructing ball would be rather suicidal. Before jump cues were invented, it IS possible to short-hop with a spare shaft only.
You could say that about a starter main cue as well. I bought a 200$ players and eventually made the plunge for a Cuetec truewood. Sold the players for a profit!
If you can't jump the ball, it's not worth it. If you have a solid jump technique/ability, then a decent jump cue might be worthwhile.
Yes, you can jump with the shaft. I heard it was a known trick shot demonstration, made possible because the shift in balance point. I read in one of Robert Byrne's books that Pat Fleming disguised his with a butt made of balsa wood.
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Update: After using the propel a few times I can say it was definitely worth it. Makes jumping a lot easier compared to using a break cue. Still definitely requires practice to get good at it but it’s already saved me in two matches.
The best way to describe it is moving houses in a dedicated U-Haul (Dedicated jump cue) vs a truck (non dedicated jump cue). The U-Haul will be a lot easier to get the job done but the truck will also get the job done, albeit a little harder.
The best way to describe it is moving houses in a dedicated U-Haul (Dedicated jump cue) vs a truck (non dedicated jump cue). The U-Haul will be a lot easier to get the job done but the truck will also get the job done, albeit a little harder.
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thats the one im getting lolDid you at least get the red one? The red one looks the best and I'm sure the color adds to the loft of each jump.
If you play any games where jumping is allowed, 9/10 ball being the main ones, and I know you can't or "don't" jump, I'm going to torture you by pushing into a jump at every opportunity. Kicking is great, but I'll be happy to take that simple jump when you pass it back to me.
Jumping is the most overrated pool skill there is. Dead simple to learn and if you're good at the rest of the game, it is quite easy to great as good as anyone around... maybe not Gorst/Ko good, but as good as anyone local to you.
Don't try to learn with a shitty one. I did learn with a $30 fake Bungee (which jumped surprisingly well), but now I use a OB Lift Pro that jumps with ease.
Jumping is the most overrated pool skill there is. Dead simple to learn and if you're good at the rest of the game, it is quite easy to great as good as anyone around... maybe not Gorst/Ko good, but as good as anyone local to you.
Don't try to learn with a shitty one. I did learn with a $30 fake Bungee (which jumped surprisingly well), but now I use a OB Lift Pro that jumps with ease.
Right on.... Said since it was released that the Propel was like cheating. Still hands down the best jumper I've ever gotten my hands on.
That said, I couldn't justify the cost to buy new. Managed to get away with investing maybe a little over a $100 in raffles over the course of a year or so, and won one.
I didn't need a propel as I jumped like a sniper with my old repurposed J/B cue. However that Propel makes the seemingly impossible, possible.
Great purchase
As to the colour. Someone said they like the red. I prefer the ghost edition. To each their own
Jump cues are worth it.
Name brand jump cues are not.
Ask to try what your friends are using and choose one you like.
I've tried many and they don't need to be expensive to be good.
The one I use was under $100 shipped and I'll play $horse$ with jump cues against anyone on this forum.
I have the means to buy any jumper out there but I don't think I'll find better at any price.
Name brand jump cues are not.
Ask to try what your friends are using and choose one you like.
I've tried many and they don't need to be expensive to be good.
The one I use was under $100 shipped and I'll play $horse$ with jump cues against anyone on this forum.
I have the means to buy any jumper out there but I don't think I'll find better at any price.
That may be when you don’t need one. I asked a well seasoned money player about being old school and showing up to a tournament with a 1x1 case. He said that’s all you need. Break with your player and if we match up at something other than 1 pocket I just make a no jump cue stipulation. (He won the tournament without a jump cue naturally
).
If you compete in a league where jump cues are permitted, you are handicapping yourself by not having one. Buy one and learn how to use it.
You do not need an expensive cue. For most jumps that are advisable to attempt, a cheap Bunjee or copy of such is more than good enough. Those cues that are extremely light and have lots of different parts are impressive and can do wild things, but most of those jumps are probably too high risk to even attempt in an important match. Better to get a simple cue and get good at using it.
Without bragging I can say that I make most of my jump shots, even in highly competitive situations. That is because I train with my jump cue, and only that cue and I don't have one million parts for it. I also recognize which shots should not be attempted.
Personally i jump with a full cue in certain situations, but for an important tournament, I'd bring the jump cue.