Hey all! My cheap break jump broke on me, so looking to buy a new one. Just wondering does a break cue break better than a break/jump? And does a jump cue perform better than a break jump? I've noticed predator refuses to make a b/j, is that because b/j don't perform as well or is it just a sales tactic.
Break cue/Jump cue vs break jump
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There is some difference of course but for an average player it doesnt really matter wich cue you use. I have a cheap Players J/B that jumps as well as my Predator air does and breaks adequately too. Not quite as phenomenally as my current BK3 break cue but keep in mind there is a whopping 400$ price difference.
And there are many great J/Bs far better than the players, like Mezz Dual Force or some custom makers like Andy Gilbert.
Long story short; If you wish to spend the cash, get seperate cues for each appliction. If you rather save some, a nice J/B will be okay as well :smile:
And there are many great J/Bs far better than the players, like Mezz Dual Force or some custom makers like Andy Gilbert.
Long story short; If you wish to spend the cash, get seperate cues for each appliction. If you rather save some, a nice J/B will be okay as well :smile:
I think it varies from individual. Some players can jump, break and play with the same cue. Some people play better with a dedicated jump cue, or jump/break. Someone recently asked me why I have two cues (a playing cue and break/jump), while he played with a house cue. I used the analogy of car tires. He's fine with all seasons, while I want wring out more of my own performance by using dedicated snow and summer tires. I don't have to justify what I play with, and neither should you.
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A jump cue wants a stiff light shaft light at the nose (tip).
While a break cue just wants a stiff shaft with more typical overall balance.
While a break cue just wants a stiff shaft with more typical overall balance.
I have the Predator break speed app on my iphone. I've tried several different break cues and J/B , including a BKIII and a house cue and can report there is basically no difference between any of them. Technique makes a big difference, up to 20-50% morel speed. Different cues, zip. Buy the app and try it yourself.
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For me the very best jumpers are just OK break cues. They are generally tuned for that purpose. If you play a lot of 9 ball with a template it's more of a controlled break. 10 ball a little more power and 8 ball is all about getting as much power down as possible (unless you are trying to make the second row in the side.
You can play tennis in running shoes but for best results purpose built is always best. Compromise is a compromise. If budget is the big driver then JB is a good concession.
You can play tennis in running shoes but for best results purpose built is always best. Compromise is a compromise. If budget is the big driver then JB is a good concession.
The main benefit of the predator air vs a jump u break down is the length offered. With a regular break jump, you have just 1 length for your jump. For shots where the object ball is further away, having a longer jump cue helps me, vs if the object ball is closer I break it down further for the shorter jump. Now I do have that players htpx break/jump that breaks down into multiple sections and I find that works quite similar.
The problem is that when you take the break butt off the jump/break cue to get down to the jump part, you're still left with a jump cue that's heavier and thicker than most stand alone jump cues. Some companies have come up with 4-part cues with narrower-than-normal butts to use for close jumping, like this one.
I have that one and I can vouch it's a great j/b.
For me it isn't about whether the b/j lacks any break performance. Its that it lacks jump performance. My jump cue is a breeze, my j/b cue sucks.
I haven't put in a lot of time w it to be honest. Don't want to spend that much time learning it and tearing up my cloth when I have a jump cue that I can use just fine.
I haven't put in a lot of time w it to be honest. Don't want to spend that much time learning it and tearing up my cloth when I have a jump cue that I can use just fine.
