So you think everyone here may use one though you don't? ( in the title) Really?
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Does everyone here use a jump cue?
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So you think everyone here may use one though you don't? ( in the title) Really?
Definitely agree that kicking is the move in many situations. Likewise, the jump is the way to go at other times.
I play 3-cush too, great game
How about a game of pool where All shots have to be Jumps?
The rails are made to keep the balls on the table.
If you are implying you play as well as Efren, we should have a chat. I have a few games lined up for you.
Of course. And for banking and kicking and playing safe.
So......
You are saying that Paul Huebler was just trying to create a market for a Jump/Break Cue when he made them?
If you feel he didn't make the first production J/B's then please tell us who did and
how did they create a need for them, not fill a need.
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I've heard that girls are usually more impressed with longer sticks, but are fine if you really know how to use your equipment.
I have a jump cue in my case but I'll usually kick. I think that full cue should be the rule, however things are what they are. I need to work on jumping and have some of those plastic table shields in my case. We'll see what they say at the hall, no home table yet.
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The history of jump cues is not one of my interests. If you say Huebler made the first one, great. Huebler probably had pure intentions. All I know is all of the production cue companies make them and some make several. Put "Predator" or "Jacoby" on it and they can charge more. Predator can charge $500 for a shaft, convince people that it will make them a better player(marketing), and they will sell. Not to me, but they will sell.
I don't use one and have never had one. I can easily jump 1/2 ball with my playing cue if I need to but I'll usually Masse if that's all I need.
I think I have much more control of the cueball kicking at balls than jumping. I am good at kicking and returning a safe or at least hitting the ball on the correct side and speed to leave my opponent tough.
When my opponent jumps a ball I love it because unless they are a really good player they almost never make the shot. Also, because Jump shots have to be hit hard enough to go airborne, there is no control over whitey no matter whether they make the shot or not. So if they make there's a good chance they don't have a shot. If they miss it there's an equally good chance that they left me a good shot.
Usually I end up in better shape after my opponent attempts a jump shot than if I would have kicked for them.
There have been a very few times in my life that my opponent left me in a position that a jump shot would have been the best play for me. So I just can't justify it. Better to take a foul once every three years or so when that happens.
I think I have much more control of the cueball kicking at balls than jumping. I am good at kicking and returning a safe or at least hitting the ball on the correct side and speed to leave my opponent tough.
When my opponent jumps a ball I love it because unless they are a really good player they almost never make the shot. Also, because Jump shots have to be hit hard enough to go airborne, there is no control over whitey no matter whether they make the shot or not. So if they make there's a good chance they don't have a shot. If they miss it there's an equally good chance that they left me a good shot.
Usually I end up in better shape after my opponent attempts a jump shot than if I would have kicked for them.
There have been a very few times in my life that my opponent left me in a position that a jump shot would have been the best play for me. So I just can't justify it. Better to take a foul once every three years or so when that happens.
Since you asked everyone, I better respond too.
I have a break/jump cue which I have not used for jumping in about 20 years. Just started playing more about three years ago, and plan on practicing to get the feel of it again.
Love a good jump. Best one I had was jumping several balls to hit the object ball about 4 ft away, and drawing back 5 ft to break out my last ball. (didn't have a shot on it though)
I have a break/jump cue which I have not used for jumping in about 20 years. Just started playing more about three years ago, and plan on practicing to get the feel of it again.
Love a good jump. Best one I had was jumping several balls to hit the object ball about 4 ft away, and drawing back 5 ft to break out my last ball. (didn't have a shot on it though)
To those who would ban jump cues, why not also ban break cues?
In the 40 or so years I have been hibernating away from the game, a lot has changed including the proliferation of the jump shot. While I'll admit it does look cool, I'm not sure I have the need or desire to try to master it.
Heck, just when I get a pretty good masse down it gets changed to a swerve.
Heck, just when I get a pretty good masse down it gets changed to a swerve.
......Amen.......
Just for clarity I don't want to ban jump cues. I love it when my opponent uses them.
I wouldn't ban break cues either. I don't think they really give as much advantage as people think.
Should we ban all two-piece cues as an unfair advantage?
As I stated, I have no problem with jump cues, but your argument makes no sense at all.
Break cues do the exact same thing a regular cue does. It doesn't do it any better with (regardless of what people think) with the exceptions of if it is a different weight or has a harder tip.
Phenolic tips have been banned from use in many sets of rules.
Oh, I don't own or use a break cue, either. I also don't have a problem with them.