Break cue suggestions

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Mustanglee

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Nyquil said:
So I have just been using a lucky mcdermott to break. Shaft is starting to develop a warp. I am playing quite a bit each week on my table so I am willing the drop some coin on a dedicated breaker. What do you guys recommend and what weight is your break cue? I have heard lighter can be better. The lucky I have been breaking with is 21oz. My predator play cue is 19 oz. Budget wise would like to keep it under $300 top end likely in $500 range.

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Brent
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You can buy a hanger cheap. It hangs your "Q" from the tip. In a few days it will be straight. Trust me it works great!! Hang the shaft with the butt. More weight helps it get straight faster.
 
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Nyquil

Nyquil

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lakeman77 said:
Buy the Predator break speed app for your phone. $4.99 at Google Play, works like sonar. I think you will learn it's all about technique.
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I had no idea this existed. I was wondering what my speed is. I will definitely check this out. Thanks for the info.
 
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mrpiper

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Nyquil said:
I had no idea this existed. I was wondering what my speed is. I will definitely check this out. Thanks for the info.
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I have and really like a Big Beulah 2 break cue, but the textured grip it comes with is trash. I replaced it with a highly textured leather. Original tip is still great after several years.
 
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muskyed

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Just ordered a Black Ice shaft from Seyberts because of this thread, and also had some bucks to spend with them from a recent purchase. As usual from them, got it in 3 days. Really nice shaft, very slippery in the hand, great tip, hard but you could actually play pool with it if you wanted, stiff and solid hit but heavy, about 2 oz heavier than a normal shaft. I ordered it to fit one of my 3 McDermotts that we are not using at this time and it goes on really nice, a little firm just before locking up, and rolls perfectly straight. Breaks really great, but now that cue is a little over 21 oz, and feels a little heavy to me. I am going to take the weight bolt out and cut it back a bit to see if that helps or hurts. Really liking it so far, but really having trouble seeing now how anyone would want a 25oz cue for breaking. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
 
Nyquil

Nyquil

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Thanks for the suggestions gents. I got the predator app and I am breaking 17 to 19 mph. Def got some work to do I think with getting more speed. What do you guys average for break speed?
 
Nyquil

Nyquil

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Konrad5288 said:
Ouch! Sorry to hear that. As you can see by my avatar McDermott is like an anti-player cue to me…..He should buy a Viking breaker!
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I ended up purchasing a Viking Crush/Punch set new for 225.00 shipped on a forum. Should be here early next week. The crush gets some solid reviews so I am excited to try it out.
 
Nyquil

Nyquil

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Viking came in the mail this weekend. It's a really great breaking cue for the $$$ gents. It smashes balls and has a commanding crispy snap on the break. The linen wrap is well done and fit and finish I have no complaints with. I haven't messed around with the punch jumper that came with it but it's nice to have in the arsenal.
 
Willowbrook Wolfy

Willowbrook Wolfy

Your wushu is weak!
Nyquil said:
Viking came in the mail this weekend. It's a really great breaking cue for the $$$ gents. It smashes balls and has a commanding crispy snap on the break. The linen wrap is well done and fit and finish I have no complaints with. I haven't messed around with the punch jumper that came with it but it's nice to have in the arsenal.
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If I ever get a real breaker it will probably be a Viking. Thanks for the insight on it.
 
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