Does Predator make a Jump/break?
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Should I order the Air jump then? Is it better quality in both cues to have a seperate break and a seperate jump stick rather than a jump/break?
I have an x-breaker that I was planning on selling when I got the bk2 but now I'm wondering if I should send it back and get a different Jump break combo.
I have an x-breaker that I was planning on selling when I got the bk2 but now I'm wondering if I should send it back and get a different Jump break combo.
I have a BK2 I love it. I have a separate jump cue ( not the air). I was thinking about getting the air, though not a high priority to me.
A jump break is a great way to go. I have had these as well. They are a compromise though. I prefer a dedicated break and a separate jumper. A combo takes up less room in your case and is leaa to carry around. It is a good option so you do not have to buy a whole new case for another cue that you may not use very much.
Comes down to your specific needs/wants. I will say that I would hold on to the BK2, I think that they are one of the best breakers around. Being that you already have the BK, trey experimenting with some jumpers. I bet sombody you know has a predator air.
A jump break is a great way to go. I have had these as well. They are a compromise though. I prefer a dedicated break and a separate jumper. A combo takes up less room in your case and is leaa to carry around. It is a good option so you do not have to buy a whole new case for another cue that you may not use very much.
Comes down to your specific needs/wants. I will say that I would hold on to the BK2, I think that they are one of the best breakers around. Being that you already have the BK, trey experimenting with some jumpers. I bet sombody you know has a predator air.
Luxury said:
Predator doesn't make a J/B cue, not yet anyway.
As Skor stated, I've converted many Pred. BKs to J/B as well as a SP or two. It's a straight forward conversion, nothing complicated or tricky. I could have sworn that I had a pic or two of the BK conversion here on AZ but maybe it's over on the Seybert's forum. People like to show them-off once they get them back. Until I can find the BK pic, the SP pic will give you an idea of what's entailed. Please feel free to PM if something like this is of interest to you.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=95215
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I love my BK2 and Air Jump. It's definitely worth having both. I even sold my Rick Howard J/B because it started gathering dust.
I may be mistaken, but isn't the Poison line made by Predator?
I have the Poison VX2.9 J/B and love it. Everyone I have talked with that has one speaks very highly - some call it the best they have ever tried.
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I have the Poison VX2.9 J/B and love it. Everyone I have talked with that has one speaks very highly - some call it the best they have ever tried.
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Luxury said:
The Tiger IceBreaker gives it all to you in one package! :thumbup:
Luxury said:
You do not look naive at all, it's a good question.
I have owned and played with newer x-breaker; gulyassy sledge hammer (both versions); fury; and others. They were all very good (x-breaker jumped the best imo).
However, none of them breaks the balls as well as the Predator BK2 I am currently using. The "hype" was right, it is the best break cue I ever used. I get better separation and the balls just seem to roll better and longer to help find a pocket if the corner ball doesn't go. And I do not have to hit the balls as hard so I'm getting better control. My break is typically weak so this is a welcome change.
Having a break cue only gives you the flexibility to select the best of the best jump cues. I think that's worth carrying one more thing in the bag. I too like the Predator Air-Jump but it takes getting used to because it's sooooo light.
Dave
mjantti said:
also means better quailty, when you use a j/b you combine specs of both and they perform okay but not as good as if you used different cues, i use seperate cues because i like my break cue in two parts not 3 its more solid that way.
i would break with a one piece cue if i could.
Luxury said:
I asked Predator that many years ago. Their answer was that they thought characteristics that make a good break cue are incompatible with characteristics that make a good jump cue. I don't know if that is still their philosphy, but it was then.
BTW, did you know the term "break-jump cue" originated for regular playing cues that broke down for jumping? Somehow along the way it morphed to refer to a "break cue" that broke down for jumping.
I love both the Predator BK2 and Air, and
have written posts on it, buddy.
Here are the links:
Predator BK2
Predator Air
Could be interesting reads. And I kid you not!
have written posts on it, buddy.
Here are the links:
Predator BK2
Predator Air
Could be interesting reads. And I kid you not!
Luxury said:
The Poison line of cues are designed and engineered by Predator.
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KoolKat9Lives said:I may be mistaken, but isn't the Poison line made by Predator?
I have the Poison VX2.9 J/B and love it. Everyone I have talked with that has one speaks very highly - some call it the best they have ever tried.
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