Jump cue or jump/break cue?

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I'm finally looking to add a jump cue to my collection. I've heard that jump/break cues are fine for breaking, but the jump function is inconsistent. Would I be better off getting a stand-alone jump cue? I have a pretty cheap break cue that I could live with, but wouldn't mind getting a j/b cue so I would get the value benefit of a new break cue and a new jump cue all in one. I'm just curious to hear what others' experiences are.
 
J/Bs generally jump just fine but are usually a compromise between the two.

Having them seperately allows you to really fine tune the specs of each.
 
Just recently i buy a Lomax jump,only because my Prather J/B have a big 3/8x10 pin that i hate :angry: to screw/unscrew every time i need to jump.
And im very happy with my decision :D
 
Steve Lomax . . .

albu said:
Just recently i buy a Lomax jump,only because my Prather J/B have a big 3/8x10 pin that i hate :angry: to screw/unscrew every time i need to jump.
And im very happy with my decision :D
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Lomax makes awesome cues . . . especially the jump and jump/break. There are a number of pro's that also use his break cues.

He did a stacked leather wrap on my friends cue which turned out great. High quality work and very reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Best I've either owned or used include the Sledgehammer, Ryan (Mueller's) Rat Cues, Alex Brick (Diamondwood), Predator BK and Mezz. I buy the breaker's now as most of the pool rooms or leagues I play in have outlawed jumping. Owner's don't like the wear and tear on their fabric . . . especially the kind that comes from those who don't know how to jump a ball.
 
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If you spend the money and buy a quality j/b you will be fine. I have a Varney j/b and it breaks like a freight train and jumps like it is its job.... imo
 
I have tried many, and prefer a jacoby jumper. A good jump/break like a mezz would cost hundreds and still not jump as well as a jacoby, for me anyway.
 
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I have tried many, and prefer a jacoby jumper. A good jump/break like a mezz would cost hundreds and still not jump as well as a jacoby, for me anyway.
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I tried tons of each, jacoby jumps like a hot knife thru butter.
 
tommyg0080 said:
I'm finally looking to add a jump cue to my collection. I've heard that jump/break cues are fine for breaking, but the jump function is inconsistent. Would I be better off getting a stand-alone jump cue? I have a pretty cheap break cue that I could live with, but wouldn't mind getting a j/b cue so I would get the value benefit of a new break cue and a new jump cue all in one. I'm just curious to hear what others' experiences are.
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I prefer two separate cues, a jumper with a phenolic tip and break with a hard leather tip. The jump cue is very specialized but you can almost use anything for a break cue.
 
TATE said:
I prefer two separate cues, a jumper with a phenolic tip and break with a hard leather tip. The jump cue is very specialized but you can almost use anything for a break cue.
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Exactly my thoughts
 
Thanks!

I appreciate the input, everyone. I think I'm going to stick with my break cue (it's a cheap graphite cue with a Triangle tip, but it does the job) and just get a stand-alone jump cue. I can always upgrade to a nicer break cue when my budget allows it.

One jump cue I'm interested in is the Lucasi L2000JC. Can anyone offer me some feedback on this cue?
 
I've used that Lucasi jump cue. It is very good for the price. I bought a Jacoby and love it especially for the price. If you can't get air and control it with a Jacoby, learn how to kick.
 
tommyg0080 said:
I appreciate the input, everyone. I think I'm going to stick with my break cue (it's a cheap graphite cue with a Triangle tip, but it does the job) and just get a stand-alone jump cue. I can always upgrade to a nicer break cue when my budget allows it.

One jump cue I'm interested in is the Lucasi L2000JC. Can anyone offer me some feedback on this cue?
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I have one, very good jumper.
 
I ran into a purpleheart j/b cue made by TNT (i think) its super solid, weighted a bit more in the front and just kills. Ive made 2 eight on the breaks in leauge play using it, never had a eight break prior to that. I swear by it.
 
It appears that most here are of the view that a dedicated piece of equipment for each job is the way to go.

I agree with that view 100%. I also agree with the recommendations for the Jacoby jump cue. I posted a review on that cue just recently, you should check it out.

Most people don't appreciate the specific requirements for breaking and jumping. Aside from the hard tip, almost all the requirements are *THE OPPOSITE*!!

I'm sure many have had great experiences with jump/breaks. *I* have had great experiences: Omen and X-breaker would be two really nice jump/breaks I own. I used them for a long time. They seemed fantastic to me, until 1) I got better at pool, and 2) I got to really see what a dedicated product could do.

Hope this helps,

KMRUNOUT
 
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