jump cue vs break/jump
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Jump cues
When I first started using a jump cue, I was convinced that the jump portion of a break/jump cue could not be as good as just a specially made jump cue was. I have since changed my mind about that.
I am one that will put away a jump cue sometimes to opt for a kick if I think it will yield a better result in the game for myself. I have made kicks from locked up safeties that have gotten me many compliments, so I am not afraid of the 2-3-4-5 rail kicks.
I have tried a few jumpers along the way, primarily the Bunjee, Jacoby, and others. Originally I had an original Frog jumper, then went to a Scorpion jumper, and now use a J&J Break/jump cue, and have absolutely no regrets.
The convenience that Break/jump presents, especially with the quick release joints, makes it easy to use, besides being good as a jumper with the phenolic ferrule/tip it has.
The only thing I see that might be better is the X-Breaker because of its patent tip which is harder than phenolic, but I have to save some pennies before I get one.
Don't get me wrong though, there are some cuemakers out there that make very good Break/jump cues, it is just that I am not familiar with their work.
When I first started using a jump cue, I was convinced that the jump portion of a break/jump cue could not be as good as just a specially made jump cue was. I have since changed my mind about that.
I am one that will put away a jump cue sometimes to opt for a kick if I think it will yield a better result in the game for myself. I have made kicks from locked up safeties that have gotten me many compliments, so I am not afraid of the 2-3-4-5 rail kicks.
I have tried a few jumpers along the way, primarily the Bunjee, Jacoby, and others. Originally I had an original Frog jumper, then went to a Scorpion jumper, and now use a J&J Break/jump cue, and have absolutely no regrets.
The convenience that Break/jump presents, especially with the quick release joints, makes it easy to use, besides being good as a jumper with the phenolic ferrule/tip it has.
The only thing I see that might be better is the X-Breaker because of its patent tip which is harder than phenolic, but I have to save some pennies before I get one.
Don't get me wrong though, there are some cuemakers out there that make very good Break/jump cues, it is just that I am not familiar with their work.
ratcues said:
I like the Jump Cue & a Break Cue over the Combo Jump-Break Cue. My setup is 3 Cues (play,break & jump) in 2-4 Cue Case.
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I've used a McDermott EB6 J/B for a number of years, and I bought a jump cue 2 years ago after having opponents out push me by leaving me closer to the object ball than I could handle with the J/B cue. I've found that with a pure jump cue I'm able to jump balls that are a lot closer with much less effort. I haven't tried the phenolic tips, and I understand that they significantly improve jumping ability, but as far as I can discern, with all other things being equal, a jump cue will yield better results.
i think separate is best if you want the ultimate performance because the characteristics of a good jump cue and a good break cue are different. break cues are better with low deflection, but a jump cue need high deflection to jump. if getting a jump break, i'd look for something that jumps well, which means higher deflection. if you have a good break stroke, then you should still be able to break decently with it.
I carry a break/jump cue & a jump cue along with my playing cue with two shafts.
The jump portion of the jump/break is longer and heavier than the dedicated jump cue, for me making it easier to aim and pocket longer shots.
The regular jump cue I use for shorter length jumps & where the impeding ball is at or less than a ball width away.
The jump portion of the jump/break is longer and heavier than the dedicated jump cue, for me making it easier to aim and pocket longer shots.
The regular jump cue I use for shorter length jumps & where the impeding ball is at or less than a ball width away.