Higher end dedicated break cues

twal

twal

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So I am in the market for a new break cue.
I am looking to upgrade from my BK2.
I am not interested in Jump Break cues.
I tried looking into the used break cues, but I just don’t see anything I like.

It appears I am narrowing my search down to 3 different cues:
1: Mezz Power Break Pro with the (H) shaft.
2: Lomax break cue
3: Mike Gulyassy Anvil break

As for Lomax cue, there is little to no information out there.
All I could find that everyone seems to love their Lomax cue?

If any of you have tried or use any of these above please feel free to shoot me a PM or post here what you think about the cues.

I know the recommendation is to just try it before I buy it.
This is just not possible for me with these cues.
However, if you have one and want to mail it to me I would be happy to try it out and then mail it back to you :smile:
 
I use the Mezz Power Break Pro and its a great break cue. The cue matches my natural bridge length of 10 inches, this info won't help you much unless you bridge at the same distance but it is extremely forgiving when you break with some unintentional english.

For me, that's all I look for in a break cue.
 
I played with Brumback's Lomax breaker and it was very solid. It seemed to go through the ball very well. I would consider myself an above average breaker and have tried lots of different cues. The Lomax is near the top. It shows when they come up for sale here for $600+ and they sell within a day usually. The one I tried was just a little too heavy for my taste. Would love to try one in my preferred weight.

I have tried the Mezz PB and PB2, but was not super impressed with either. I have not tried the pro so I can't help you there.

Another person to look at is Rick Howard. He makes a very nice and affordable cue. My personal preference is to use a samsara tip on whatever you get. Best break tip by a long shot from all that I have tried.
 
Man, I was hoping to get some more opinions on these break cues :scratchhead:
 
twal said:
So I am in the market for a new break cue.
I am looking to upgrade from my BK2.
I am not interested in Jump Break cues.
I tried looking into the used break cues, but I just don’t see anything I like.

It appears I am narrowing my search down to 3 different cues:
1: Mezz Power Break Pro with the (H) shaft.
2: Lomax break cue
3: Mike Gulyassy Anvil break

As for Lomax cue, there is little to no information out there.
All I could find that everyone seems to love their Lomax cue?

If any of you have tried or use any of these above please feel free to shoot me a PM or post here what you think about the cues.

I know the recommendation is to just try it before I buy it.
This is just not possible for me with these cues.
However, if you have one and want to mail it to me I would be happy to try it out and then mail it back to you :smile:
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I used to have a high end break cue. I was playing Jack "Jersey Red" Breit in a tournament once and I had him stuck like 7 to 2 in a race to 11. All of a sudden he picks up my cue and announced to the crowd, " No wonder I can't beat this kid, he plays with a Balabushka and breaks with a Szamboti".
The whole place began laughing. Well, I guess it sharked me because I ended up losing the match 11 to 10.
 
twal said:
Man, I was hoping to get some more opinions on these break cues :scratchhead:
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Well my opinion is it that if you were going to spend more than a couple hundred on a break cue, I would just have one custom built from scratch to my specifications. And the added bonus of it matching my playing cue.
 
I just bought an Alex Brick jump break cue and I like it. He was great to deal with as well.
 
The prior two posts make sense to me.
I don't have an issue with my break.
I was just looking for something new or shall I say an "upgraded" break cue.

From what I saw all these people who love their XYZ break cues and I was always curious why. Now that I am in the market I am having a hard time understanding why pay that much.

Where is the "upgrade" other than what name is on the side of the cue.

I am trying to justify, why pay more?
So far I just not able to convince myself.
 
alot of ppl like the bk3.... have you tried one yet? I personally prefer my bk2 over the bk3 though.


Ive tried the Mezz Powerbreak, I didnt like it at all, was waaaay too stiff for me.
 
twal said:
The prior two posts make sense to me.
I don't have an issue with my break.
I was just looking for something new or shall I say an "upgraded" break cue.

From what I saw all these people who love their XYZ break cues and I was always curious why. Now that I am in the market I am having a hard time understanding why pay that much.

Where is the "upgrade" other than what name is on the side of the cue.

I am trying to justify, why pay more?
So far I just not able to convince myself.
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I gotta be honest, there just really is no 'good' reason to spend over say, $100-$150 on a break cue. There's nothing to gain beyond the basics of a good solidly crafted break cue that meets your specs. I've been around for quite a long time and I don't think there's many cues I haven't owned myself or at least had my hands on.

But I like nice things and don't mind spending extra towards that regard so like I said, to get a nice matching set all built to my specs this, for example, this is one of a couple of "Regular" playing setups that I use. Everything came from the same blanks, matched about as well as one can. The case is even inlayed to match the cues' inlay design.
 

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Well what are you trying to say in high end as in price or quality ? I think a high end break cue would be like a one of a kind like exotic materials. I feel A high priced production cue would fall short of high end.

But I could be wrong ?


Reading my posts means you consent to my incorrect spelling and poor typing skills.
 
Of the choices you listed, I prefer the Gulyassy.

I have several custom matching break cues and for my own preference, chose the Pete Ohman. It has a longer forearm so it is deadly on long jump shots where you must be very accurate. After doing my own search, I found Omen J/B cues to be the best fit for me.
 
You have already answered your own question....you tried another break cue and did not like it. That is what you need to do.....just try them out and see if it fits you.

I love the way the OB Break works feels good hits solid and great ball control.

I love the way the Pechauer works it is a more weight forward cue and hits solid also and has great ball control

Schon makes a great Break cue, nice balance hits hard and is a Schon and plays like a Schon....a bit redundant but it is what it is ......

I own all of the above.....I have tried others and did not like them.like the Predator just did not like it at all. So asking why someone likes a specific break cue might not be the way to go....just get your hands on them and break a bunch of racks and see.

Your opinion is the only one that matters on this.....good luck
 
RRfireblade said:
I gotta be honest, there just really is no 'good' reason to spend over say, $100-$150 on a break cue. There's nothing to gain beyond the basics of a good solidly crafted break cue that meets your specs. I've been around for quite a long time and I don't think there's many cues I haven't owned myself or at least had my hands on.

But I like nice things and don't mind spending extra towards that regard so like I said, to get a nice matching set all built to my specs this, for example, this is one of a couple of "Regular" playing setups that I use. Everything came from the same blanks, matched about as well as one can. The case is even inlayed to match the cues' inlay design.
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Low deflection properties on a break cue help out a great deal. Obviously the low deflection is a benefit towards accuracy, but the low deflection also helps keep the cue ball from getting airborn, which is great for higher speed breaks. Break cues with low deflection properties usually run a bit more than 100-150.
 
I personally play with a Lomax jump/break and it breaks solid and jumps even better.
I didn't pay more to get better performance, because I don't think it breaks better or worse than any of the production cues out there.
I did it because I wanted a unique-looking break cue with my favorite woods that was custom-made to my specifications, and Steve did a great job with it.
 
OB make a very strong break cue and I was very happy with mine,,, but

Having the chance to get one custom made to suit my break style has helped massively, in Europe we have the rack set high, unlike in the states so the properties wanted in a break cue change massively (I use a low hard cut break, screwing deep of the side rail and spinning the side ball and 1 ball into the corner and middle bag).

So long story short a cue maker built a break cue to make this easy and it's a massive success to say the least, I couldn't be happier, so I would advise going down that route to you, if you can.

CaigS
 
I'm using a Mezz Power Break II DI, the cue is OK, but I don't like my break.
My opinion is, there are no reason to spend much money in a break cue, if you already have one and you like how you break.
 
When it comes to breaking, training to maintain consistency is vital. I have a strong arm and can generate power like the pros in my countries, but 2 out of 10 times I can say I have a nice break. I don't practice breaking.

I tried BK2 and Mezz PBI, PBII, PB Pro, JJ, Fury, Adam break cues and surprisingly I break better with low-end break cues. BK2 and Mezz cues support so much power and I don't need them as I think I need more control over power with my break. so I don't like technology in it.

I would love to try a Lomax or Gilbert but only jump/break cues available in the used market, so I did not buy.

anyway if you want to compare BK2 to Mezz break cues, I think it is very subjective topic, some may tell you BK2 is better, some will choose Mezz. whatever you choose, each among them are top of the production line and you can be very satisfied with them. or just for your peace of mind, you owned a BK2 and don't like it anymore, and you want a change, maybe a Mezz will bring you more comfort, mentally.
 
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