break/jump cue advice
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This is a question that is asked very often and there is only one answer there is only Good and bad, best doesn't exist except in the mind of each player. The only way to find out what is best for you is to try many different cues until you find what you like. I can give you some information to think about that may make your search easier.
First think what you like in a playing cue, such as, weight, balance, shaft diameter, and length. It is always a good idea to try and find a break cue that has many of the same factors that you like in a playing cue, but you may want to consider making it an at least 1oz lighter than your playing cue. The reason I suggest this is because it is a proven fact that a lighter cue will not only give you more cue ball control on breaks shots by forcing you to rely on your stroke, it will also create more action on the balls.
Another thing to consider is the shaft taper, a 13mm or slightly larger Pro-taper or extended pro-taper will also enhance your results when breaking by decreasing the flexibility of the shaft. I personally do not recommend a shaft that is below 12.75mm because of the enhanced spin created by the flexibility of the shaft.
Last, do not buy a cue because hype or because it is the latest product out there, try and look past all the non-sense and educate your self as much as possible before you buy anything. There are a large number of good Break cues out there, but never forget a cue is nothing more than a tool, the person using it and their ability is what does the job not the tool.
Good Luck with your search.
Well said, Craig. Personally, I prefer to try and keep my break cue at the same weight as my player - which is what my hands are most used to. But then my players are in the 18.7 to 18.8 range. What you'll want to avoid, ILgrizz, is the mistaken propensity to think a 20.5oz, heavy, break cue will let you break better. All that weight requires more effort to control, which takes away from accuracy for most, and decreases cue velocity.
Don't know how many JB's I've had but, in the end, none of them ran out by themselves.
Don't know how many JB's I've had but, in the end, none of them ran out by themselves.
If you play in BCA Pool League events, you'll also want to take that into consideration as they have banned phenolic tips on break cues.
If you're used to jumping or breaking with a phenolic tip, it can be a major adjustment to become proficient in using a hard leather tip for jumping and breaking.
If you're used to jumping or breaking with a phenolic tip, it can be a major adjustment to become proficient in using a hard leather tip for jumping and breaking.
Do a search of the forum. You'll find more answers to this question than you care to read.
I like using tools made to do the job. Universal tools can get the job done, but tools made to do a specific job, often times are the best selection.
I like Break Cues & Jump Cues. I play in tournaments every week & gamble a little between tournaments. My Break cue costs $325. If I play with my Break cue 365 days a year x several years, the cost is about 0.15 cents per day of play..... My jump cue was $125, that comes out to about 0.05 cents per day.
I like Break Cues & Jump Cues. I play in tournaments every week & gamble a little between tournaments. My Break cue costs $325. If I play with my Break cue 365 days a year x several years, the cost is about 0.15 cents per day of play..... My jump cue was $125, that comes out to about 0.05 cents per day.
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very well said by mr. craig. try out several and see what suits you best. 