Sorry, but I still recommend the Cuetec J/B w/quick release! The best cue I've broke with, thus far! I have tried the sledgehammer once but didn't like it!
I have to agree with Zim........For the money the CueTec B/J is a great deal. Some of those cues mentioned above are kinda high for just a B/J cue. I would recomend trying out other peoples Break Cues to see what is right for you. My preferance is about 18 ounces for mine..............I am sure you can find a few people with different Break cues that wouldn't mind you breaking a few racks. This way you can tell the differences for yourself. But for the money it will be tough to beat the CueTec!
I just got myself a Jump/break cue from a "Jerico Q's" it's called a thumper... As I got this cue home...racked a set of 9 balls and broke with it... the 9 ball sank. I guess a love a first break thing.
I know, I know... total fluke.
As far a jumping...I've tried my friends 3 piece Bunjee and this Jerico cue feels better and jumps easier...the Bunjee I had to kind of dig into the ball.
Anybody remember the Picone Break Cue from 10 years or so ago. Was suppose to be the S**T back then. I still have one we bought. It was a house cue cut in half........with a Delrin Butt cap. It also had a brown ring on the shaft and a black ring on the butt for the joint. He didn't even turn the cue down.....It's fat just like a house cue, and even has the 3/4" fiber ferrule that came on the house cue. LOL..........I know we weren't the only ones that bought one of these cues from him. I believe he is making cues today???? Not sure.
i just bought a new j&j they used to make an inferior jump break cue...but things have changed...it's the best cue i've found for just breaking the balls..it has a 14mm shaft and a phenolic tip...i get a ton of extra power out of it...and no offense but as far as the cuetech goes it is by far the weakest break cue out there
If you are looking for somethig to ONLY break with and don't want to spend a lot of money, try the Dufferin Phantom (sneaky pete) in about a 19 oz +/- an ounce. The start out at about $90, email me and I'll get you one for a great price!