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Straight shooter

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Fisrt off i haven't played any pool in a decade and I'm wanting to get back into playing in a league. I have been doing tons of research on everything from pool cues to cue tips. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the mcdermott g225 with either the thoroughbred or the caiden fighter tip and if you have any comments on either tip or another tip I need to take a look at would be greatly appreciated. My main question is should I cheap out on a break cue I'm looking at 3 different break cues the joss thor hammer break cue the viking crush break cue and the athena ATHBK1 break cue. My wants in a break cue are no metal joint no carbon fiber shafts no heavy hitters i want a breaker that feels like a player well balanced. The athena is a little over a 100.00 cheaper than the joss and viking and the athena is getting good reviews on pooldawg. I'm a type of person that does ton of research before I buy anything and I would love to get your guys options on these 3 break cues or any other breakers I need to take a look at. The most i am wanting to spend on a break cue is around 350.00 because I am buying everything new and what is your opinion on the JB cases. Thank you for all the information you can provide me.
 
Straight shooter said:
Fisrt off i haven't played any pool in a decade and I'm wanting to get back into playing in a league. I have been doing tons of research on everything from pool cues to cue tips. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the mcdermott g225 with either the thoroughbred or the caiden fighter tip and if you have any comments on either tip or another tip I need to take a look at would be greatly appreciated. My main question is should I cheap out on a break cue I'm looking at 3 different break cues the joss thor hammer break cue the viking crush break cue and the athena ATHBK1 break cue. My wants in a break cue are no metal joint no carbon fiber shafts no heavy hitters i want a breaker that feels like a player well balanced. The athena is a little over a 100.00 cheaper than the joss and viking and the athena is getting good reviews on pooldawg. I'm a type of person that does ton of research before I buy anything and I would love to get your guys options on these 3 break cues or any other breakers I need to take a look at. The most i am wanting to spend on a break cue is around 350.00 because I am buying everything new and what is your opinion on the JB cases. Thank you for all the information you can provide me.
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JB Cases are great. They really are the best thing going.

Honestly if you're just starting out, ANY break cue will be just fine. They save wear and tear on your playing cue and with the break tip they will shatter the rack. I think I started with an elite $79 one from pooldawg. Then I bought a purple heart shaft Shmelke. I still use that, though I did have a CF that I ended up selling. I just liked the PH one better so I sold the CF one.
 
In your criteria I'd probably point you to this.

www.pooldawg.com

Pooldawg Exclusive Action Break Jump Cue with FREE Playing Shaft

A Break Jump Pool Cue with BONUS playing shaft and quick release joints make this a GREAT first pool cue set up and AWESOME addition to any home game room. Free shipping as well!
www.pooldawg.com www.pooldawg.com

But in reality, anything will work. My break cue is an old bar cue from a local hall I converted. It's 57" and I put a little Hoppe ring on it, a Juma ferrule, a super hard tip from Kamikaze, and it weighs about 16oz. I even play with it once in a while.

You don't need much, just consistency.

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And JB cases are great, I have one.
 
Welcome back to the game ! There's been quite a wide selection of break cues listed on the for sale site here on Azbilliards for you to look over that may fill you're needs and price range .
I will agree with you I had a 25 oz break cue and I hated it , as it made my wrist hurt but then I deal with Non Marker Rheumatoid Arthritis so I'm a bit of a softy ha ha

Id check into the Schmelke pool cues for starters if you don't see one you like on the for sale site .
 
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JB Cases is the way to go for a case, I prefer his 2x5 setup as it isn't quite as tight a fit as some of his other options. These days I use my leather King case but it uses a JB interior.

As far as breakers go, the Viking Crush is pretty solid, had one many years ago and it was a nice break cue. No experience with the other two.

I know you said new, but if you can find a good deal on a used Predator BK4 it's a fantastic break cue. I was using a Predator BK Rush, wanted to go back to wood for a while so picked up a BK4 and it breaks pretty much just as good. I've since gone back to carbon but still use my BK4 butt with a BK Rush shaft and am keeping my wood BK4 shaft in case I ever want to switch back.
 
Straight shooter said:
Fisrt off i haven't played any pool in a decade and I'm wanting to get back into playing in a league. I have been doing tons of research on everything from pool cues to cue tips. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the mcdermott g225 with either the thoroughbred or the caiden fighter tip and if you have any comments on either tip or another tip I need to take a look at would be greatly appreciated. My main question is should I cheap out on a break cue I'm looking at 3 different break cues the joss thor hammer break cue the viking crush break cue and the athena ATHBK1 break cue. My wants in a break cue are no metal joint no carbon fiber shafts no heavy hitters i want a breaker that feels like a player well balanced. The athena is a little over a 100.00 cheaper than the joss and viking and the athena is getting good reviews on pooldawg. I'm a type of person that does ton of research before I buy anything and I would love to get your guys options on these 3 break cues or any other breakers I need to take a look at. The most i am wanting to spend on a break cue is around 350.00 because I am buying everything new and what is your opinion on the JB cases. Thank you for all the information you can provide me.
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I break with my Joss cues. The 1st Frankenstick is a 21 oz, 12.5mm shaft and still straight since 2017. The new Frankenstick is 19.25 oz with the HP natural shaft and breaks just as well, if not better (or maybe it's my confidence level increasing with use). Both have Triangle medium tips as far as I know. I didn't ask about the 2017 cue's tip, it could be a Lepro.
 
I like JB cases a lot, I have three. They are pretty tight when new, but loosen up a bit once cues have sat in them for a while.

Currently using a Joss Thor Hammer to break. It woks pretty well, but I'm in the market for something lighter to try, but haven't really found anything I like yet.
 
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