Jump Cue info

SirFitzalot

SirFitzalot

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I posted thread in other areas but was directed here.

I currently have the Mike Gulyassy Reaper jump cue. I am curious what people think of it and if there are any recommendations for others. I'm told the Mezz jump cue is the best out there but I also have heard Lomax is.
 
I have a Jacoby jump cue that I love, very easy to jump with. I've tried the Mezz and didn't care for it, a friend of a buddy of mine bought 1 and is trying to sell it asap. I tried the cuetek aluminum jump and was surprised at how easy it was to jump with. Hope that helps you.
 
not familiar with Gulyassy's Reaper....

I use a cheap-azz $50 J&J jump/break cue. Cut off the cheap plastic ferrule and tip and installed a hard black linen phenolic ferrule and a White Diamond tip. It breaks great and honestly jumps out of this world. I could search for a long time and not be able to find a comparable replacement.
 
Whilst I agree that the search function does work great, many that I've read so far don't fully address what I wrote. I use the search function quite a bit. But hey thanks for your time and help.... Oh wait...

Man what happened to people just being helpful without being an ass? I wasn't rude so I certainly don't need to be treated as such. Thank you.
 
He wasn't being rude, he was making a helpful suggestion to a new member who may not be aware of the search function. In this scenario you're the douche. Also anytime someone starts a "what is the best . . . " thread the answer is always try them all and buy the one that works best for you with a few "the most expensive one is the best" and a few "the cheapest one works good enough". The is always at least one "I made my own from an old mop and it's the best". Don't bother asking him to make you one, they never do
 
Lots can be read into what someone writes. As I've learned over the years it's quite simple to do such a thing. It isn't hard to see that there was a slight bit of rudeness. The fact that the search function was mentioned twice is a clear indication that they assume I just don't know what to do and with you jumping to the defense it now makes it easier for them to just say yeah sure i wasnt being rude. However, I propose all sillyness be set aside because in all honestly who really needs the dumbness. I gladly apologize if I am perhaps wrong.

Addressing your other part of the reply, I was just mentioning that I'd heard some insights about Lomax and the Mezz jump cues. Asking who or what is the best is a lesson I learned at a very young age when asking which football team is the best. I would love to think that the possible next jump cue I purchase is going to be way better than the buffalo bills. Hehehe.

Again my apologies for my possible assumptions or conclusion jumping that may have occurred.
 
I doubt anything will be that much better than the Gulyassy to warrant getting a new jump cue. I've seen people with what look to be $1,000 carbon fiber and platinum rods that could not jump any better than my 13 yr old could with his low end J&J jump/break cue.

There is a kid I know (literally a kid, he's 16) that has a dad that can buy him anything and does. He seems to have a new jump cue, shaft, case or something every week. Can't jump any better than anyone else.
 
SirFitzalot said:
Lots can be read into what someone writes. As I've learned over the years it's quite simple to do such a thing. It isn't hard to see that there was a slight bit of rudeness. The fact that the search function was mentioned twice is a clear indication that they assume I just don't know what to do and with you jumping to the defense it now makes it easier for them to just say yeah sure i wasnt being rude. However, I propose all sillyness be set aside because in all honestly who really needs the dumbness. I gladly apologize if I am perhaps wrong.

Addressing your other part of the reply, I was just mentioning that I'd heard some insights about Lomax and the Mezz jump cues. Asking who or what is the best is a lesson I learned at a very young age when asking which football team is the best. I would love to think that the possible next jump cue I purchase is going to be way better than the buffalo bills. Hehehe.

Again my apologies for my possible assumptions or conclusion jumping that may have occurred.
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The highlighted bit says it all.

Unfortunately, there isn't a really good way to convey "attitude" or "inflection" via the written word... especially when you are dealing with emails, text messages and forum posts (books are a bit different, because the author can describe a character's mindset). Therefore, we have to remember to read the words... nothing more. Once people start reading into the words, things start being misinterpreted. I read that post as an attempt to be helpful, as well.

As for the jump cue... I just got a Lomax a couple weeks ago. I've tried quite a few jump cues, but nothing gets the cue ball airborne faster than the Lomax. I've also gained control, as I am able to put more spin on the ball with the Lomax. That is probably due to a difference in tips from my old jumper (had a 1 piece phenolic tip/ferule as opposed to the Lomax which, I think, has a G10 tip), but it's a difference none the less.

Good luck on your search!
 
reaper

I also have a Reaper jump cue. It's lite weight (6 oz w/the one piece handle) makes it simple to use w/o being top heavy. I've let several people try it at the my pool hall; they've all liked it, even those who don't jump at all (short or full cue). The only downside is the price, but I got it on Mike's special last year, which made it a real bargain. I've had offers to sell it, but am not interested in trading or selling. Hang on to it; I (personally) don't think you'll find a better jump cue.

- Andrew
 
And I apologize for calling you a douche. :grin:

Having said that, every jump cue will jump just fine. Is there something about the reaper that you don't like? My first jump cue was a bunjee and it jumps great. A lot of my friends and people around the room where I play have learned to jump with it. I changed to a stinger j/b and had to relearn how to jump with it. Not because it wasn't as good, because it was different. I now have a Summit j/b and had to adapt to it. It will pound the ball into the next county. Purple heart shaft with a samsara tip, pretty affective combination. I also like it because the forearm is longer than your average j/b not requiring an extension. The PH shaft is very heavy putting all the weight forward making the jump even easier. I'm not saying run out and buy one, but I'm not telling you not to either.

My advice is keep using the reaper and really develop your jump stroke with that. Anytime you come across someone with a jump cue you haven't tried ask if you give give it a shot and then buy the one you like best
 
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