I have been looking at various Jump/Break cues lately. Alot of them look great, but i havent jumped on one yet. Since I primarly collect McDermott D series cues, I obviosly don't have a JB cue from that line to add to my collection. This lead me to the question of is it possible to convert an existing cue into a jump/break cue? I know (to me) it would look cool to have a D11 through a D22 converted to a JB.
Jump/Break Conversion
- Thread starter folkar
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folkar said:
Unless you find one that is already broken or has a rattle, vibration, A-joint is obviously loose, it would be sad to see such great cues cut up. I'm a fan of old mcdermotts and how they play. Got 4 D-series laying around I think, they all need new shafts, and refinished, one of the projects I plan on doing if we ever get caught up.
DON'T DO IT,
it's your property, you can do what you want, it's just my opinion.
Lots of guys with good skills here, I bet if you post a pic of the exact cue you want your B/J to look like, there are some guys here who can do it. That might be a good route to take?
Break/Jump cues are not a good idea, in my opinion.
You end up with a cue that either breaks good, and sucks for jumping, or jumps good and sucks for breaking. Or a cue that does neither one as well as it should.
The characteristics of a very good break cue and a very good jump cue will conflict. (In my experience)
You end up with a cue that either breaks good, and sucks for jumping, or jumps good and sucks for breaking. Or a cue that does neither one as well as it should.
The characteristics of a very good break cue and a very good jump cue will conflict. (In my experience)
dave sutton
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funny you say that. i have had alot of good j/b's that did both well.Sheldon said:
i think its more in the person. i jump and break well so i can use just about anything
RBC
Deceased
Sheldon,
I agree with you completely!
What makes a cue break good is not just a hard tip. The best break cues are also low deflection, which helps you hit the front of the pack square. When you are really going after it, a high deflection one peice tip ferrule combo will squirt the cue ball a ton. Making it hard to hit the pack square.
On the jump shot, you want deflection! A heavy tip really jumps well.
I think most Jump break cues are a compromise. Mostly to the break. They jump well and have a heavy tip end. Most of the guys around here have trouble controlling the cue ball unless they back way off.
Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
I agree with you completely!
What makes a cue break good is not just a hard tip. The best break cues are also low deflection, which helps you hit the front of the pack square. When you are really going after it, a high deflection one peice tip ferrule combo will squirt the cue ball a ton. Making it hard to hit the pack square.
On the jump shot, you want deflection! A heavy tip really jumps well.
I think most Jump break cues are a compromise. Mostly to the break. They jump well and have a heavy tip end. Most of the guys around here have trouble controlling the cue ball unless they back way off.
Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
RBC said:
Not trying to argue, but what are you doing that would cause the cueball to squirt? Very interesting statement, and not one that I have thought about. Wouldn't it be worth more time to make sure you're hitting the cueball with centerline (no left or right) english?
dave sutton
Banned
i agree sheldon
also hitting 75% full it always better then hitting 100% sideways
also hitting 75% full it always better then hitting 100% sideways
couldn't agree more with Sheldon.making j/b cues is like a catch-22.i always try to make mine great breakers and decent jumpers.obviously breaking is far more important in pool than jumping.as long as the jump handle will get over balls decently and is accurate and the cue breaks great i am happy with mine.