Over the past few months 9 ball has become the game of choice with 1 pocket right behind it even though I am not that great at one pocket. Anyways...I have a Jerico Thumper(Sneaky Pete version of Stinger) and I really like the way it breaks for 8 ball. For 9 ball I like a more controlled break and I cant seem to achieve what I want from the phenolic tip. I watched Tommy Kennedy break a few racks at one of his events this weekend...wow is all I can say. Not a big semi truck smashing through a brick wall break but hit reasonably hard, balls pocketed and the cue ball stopped dead center table. I looked at his break cue and noticed it was a leather tip. So Im looking for opinions on what I should do. I will keep the jerico in my bag for playing 8 ball but Im wondering if another break cue with a leather tip is in order. Also do you guys prefer j/b cue or a break cue and a jump cue seperately. I know the Jacoby jumper is a mean one as well as the Lucasi. Appreciate all the help in advance.
