Rob_jerrylee said:
What's the best Brand for Breaking cue's because i want to get a new one at the end of the month , I am kinda happen with my Scorpion Breaking Cue but also on the other hand I'm looking for a new one a little bit better I'd keep my Scorpion for a back up , so just wanted to know what you all thought . thanks .
Trust me on this, do not buy another cue, change the one you are currently using. I see this day in and day out on this forum and with customers walking into my retail store to buy the latest jump / break innovation!!!!!
Well, I am going to share a secret with you!!!!!
THERE IS NO SECRET IT IS ALL A MIND GAME THAT PEOPLE PLAY WITH THEMSELVES!!!!!!!:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: Now please don't be upset by this post, it is not directed at you and I mean you know disrespect, I am actually trying to save you some money.:smile:
If your current break cue worked well for you at one time there is nothing wrong with the cue, you have changed something you were doing, most break cues will do the job if they are used correctly. Some need to be modified for a persons stroke or their individual feel. To modify these cues is much cheaper than a new cue and in many cases it will make them more user friendly for you personally.
1) Adjust the cues weight, try it both lighter and heavier than it currently is. By changing the cues weight in either direction by at least one oz, you will also move the balance point of the cue slightly forward or backward. This will change the entire feel of the cue much more than you think, and this may alone solve your problem.
2) Change the cues tip, there are many different types of tips for breaking cue to chose from. If you currently have a phenolic ferrule or tip try a leather hard tip. To go from phenolic to leather take the roundness off the Phenolic and face it flat and glue a leather tip directly to the Phenolic surface. If you find that you have better control with this set-up you are now good to go. If you currently have a leather tip, first have the leather tip removed and a Phenolic tip installed. If you like it and can control the ball well with it, you can always move up to Phenolic Ferrule when the tip wears out.
I think most people over look the changes above when they are not satisfied with their current break cue. In the end like I also said above in most cases the problem is with a persons technique, or stroke. Cues are nothing magic they are just tools that can only perform as well as the hands that use it are skilled.
