I have just received my HighTower Highpower Jump break cue. This is the second cue I purchased from Chris--the first one was a jump cue with a flat laminated shaft and a one piece ferrule/tip--I liked it so much I decided to try out the jump break.
The butt diameter of the highpower feels a bit slimmer than most other cues; the flat laminated shaft feels very stiff and powerful and yet lively enough for me to jump with spin; the balance is very nicely foreward.
I like the fact that the tip is not really big like a 14mm, and that he did not use a conical taper--the tip size is around a 12.75mm, which I think helps to reduce deflection off my break; the taper is a pro taper with a stiff flat laminated shaft, which offers me both power and feel, especially in the jumping department. A buffulo tip is offered as an option along with a one piece tip/ferrule combo.
The finish is very nice; the birdseye forearm has a very nice grain and is very white; the bocote on the handle is very nicely figured offering a very nice contrast; the flat laminated shaft is also snow white without any brown blemish. The joint is quick release on both junctions.
The cue looks and feels like a very high end cue and I am very impressed with the value I received--it is a lot of cue for a mere $275. I really appreciate Chris's effort in trying to offer players something affordable with his usual high quality.
In case you are wondering, I am not a dealer of his cues. This is just an honest recommendation to those of you who are looking for a high quality jump/break with an affordable price. I realize a lot of threads have been posted as to what is the best jump break cue around. I hope this post will serve to offer another alternative to those of you who are trying to decide where to spend your money.
Thank you.
Richard
The butt diameter of the highpower feels a bit slimmer than most other cues; the flat laminated shaft feels very stiff and powerful and yet lively enough for me to jump with spin; the balance is very nicely foreward.
I like the fact that the tip is not really big like a 14mm, and that he did not use a conical taper--the tip size is around a 12.75mm, which I think helps to reduce deflection off my break; the taper is a pro taper with a stiff flat laminated shaft, which offers me both power and feel, especially in the jumping department. A buffulo tip is offered as an option along with a one piece tip/ferrule combo.
The finish is very nice; the birdseye forearm has a very nice grain and is very white; the bocote on the handle is very nicely figured offering a very nice contrast; the flat laminated shaft is also snow white without any brown blemish. The joint is quick release on both junctions.
The cue looks and feels like a very high end cue and I am very impressed with the value I received--it is a lot of cue for a mere $275. I really appreciate Chris's effort in trying to offer players something affordable with his usual high quality.
In case you are wondering, I am not a dealer of his cues. This is just an honest recommendation to those of you who are looking for a high quality jump/break with an affordable price. I realize a lot of threads have been posted as to what is the best jump break cue around. I hope this post will serve to offer another alternative to those of you who are trying to decide where to spend your money.
Thank you.
Richard
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