Jump Cues - Which is the Best?

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Monkey-Boy

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As above. Looking to replace my custom jump cue as it is slightly on the heavier side and is hard to control on the longer jump shots (when kicking really isn't the correct shot choice).

What's the best jump cue at this time and what have your experiences been like?

Thanks
 
bang for the buck

although i think they should all be put in one big pile and set afire, good bang for the buck would be a lucasi air hog.
 
Blackjack II by Keith-Andy hands down, although it is quite expensive.

Also, with a lighter jump cue, you would probably find long jumps even more difficult to control. Look for a slightly more forward balanced jump cue and you might get better results.
 
Omen

I like this Omen J/B the more I play with it. Makes jumping balls a breeze, breaks a ton on top of that.
 
bbb said:
i like my steve lomax
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I'd like to know if anyone that recommends another jumper has tried the Lomax ... I've let a few people hit mine - all have purchased one. I don't know anyone that has tried the Lomax and doesn't think it's at least as good as the best they've tried.

Not to say there isn't someone out there.
 
I honestly haven't used that many jump cues but I have to put my vote in for Steve Lomax for best jump cue. Cue practically does it by itself. Great guy with a superb reputation among amateur and professionals alike. Easy to talk with. Give him a call.
 
Jacoby jumper! Used it for 4 years til my gf has took it from me, i've been using a poison jump cue and am quite fond of the skinny handle (note: i jump using the dart method otherwise i jump full cue with a bk2)
 
The best jump cue in my own opinion would be the jacoby jump cue. Have seen a lot on here about the Steve Lomax jump cues, but for the money the jacoby jump cue seem to be the better deal. You can get three jacoby jumps cue for the price of one Lomax. I have had the lucasi lc2000 jump and the jacoby, and the jacoby jump way better in my opinion. The newer ones are the best the g 10 tip lets you jump with very little effort.
 
I would also have to say that the Jacoby jump cue was probably the best overall jump cue I've used and I've used several different ones over the years.

My current jump cue is a break/jump combo custom and for a cue with a leather tip it really jumps nicely but I'm still considering getting another Jacoby to use mainly for the tight jumps close to other balls. The Jacoby with it's design for using the dart technique was really nice and took very little effort to jump over a ball only 1 ball width away.

The very hard leather tip I have on my current jump cue does make it a little nicer for controlling the cue ball though.
 
I have a Predator Air and love it. I have had the opportunity to try a few others and this one is the best I've tried. Also, some people in my league have tried my Predator Air and everyone has liked it. Very easy to use.

However, as far as I know I haven't tried any of the others that have been recommended here so I don't know how they compare.
 
I hate to sound like the echo here BUT....

I've tried alot of jump cues and can't find one to beat the Lomax jump cue I use .I've used about all the others mentioned here ,I too had an Omen jump break but prefer the two seperate ,that Omen did break like a beast !! I really don't like to jump and will look for every option not to ,However ,if you absolutely have to jump why not have the best jump cue out to increase your chances .:thumbup:
 
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Firstly, is there a specific reason WHY the Lomax is such a great jump cue? It's repped all over the place, and some of the pricing is astounding, so it must have the magic formula, right?

Secondly, is there an accepted formula for what makes a great jump cue - rear/front balanced, weight, tip size, taper etc?

Thirdly, how do you know which one to look for if you cannot do dart style jumps? Are the good darters light/heavy/long/short etc? What characteristic sets them apart from each other?

Finally, are Bungee's any good?
 
TheThaiger said:
Firstly, is there a specific reason WHY the Lomax is such a great jump cue? It's repped all over the place, and some of the pricing is astounding, so it must have the magic formula, right?

Secondly, is there an accepted formula for what makes a great jump cue - rear/front balanced, weight, tip size, taper etc?

Thirdly, how do you know which one to look for if you cannot do dart style jumps? Are the good darters light/heavy/long/short etc? What characteristic sets them apart from each other?

Finally, are Bungee's any good?
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i read somewhere on AZB that lomax loved the bungee and improved on it, hence lomax jump cue.
 
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If you have a chance attend the SBE. There you will have the chance to try them yourself and also see the Infomercial that the Drill Instructor puts on every hour or so. He will show you how to jump over a ball that is almost frozen to the CB.




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Thanks for the feedback!

I currently use a Wayne Holmes custom that was made to complete my set of player, breaker & jumper. For extremely short jumps, I struggle. For short to medium jumps I do good but medium to long is also an area I struggle with. It has a Samsara Break tip and feel this could be the best tip for a jump cue (as well as the break cue). On the longer jumps, I struggle with putting English on the ball, leading to hitting where I am not aiming, or completely missing the ball. Any tips?

Being based in the UK, it's hard to get a jump cue the same price as you guys get :-(
 
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