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kollegedave

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Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave
 
kollegedave said:
Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave
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I have just bought the CueTec Propel SVB Ghost edition cue. It comes with a feather light shaft that looks to be 14 mm. The handle is two piece, the main handle and a short weighted extension which I assume is for longer jump shots.
I am not much of a jumper and prefer kicks but I will say the cue opens up a lot of options.

The handle is 16" long without the extension on it so measure your storage pouch, to make sure it will fit. Mine does not fit in my JB case side pocket.
 
kollegedave said:
Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave
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Lawyer Dave, in my day we jumped full table with a Meucci!
 
I'm not familiar with the J Flowers but the Propel is a really good jump cue and it jumps super easy. I've owned a Predator Air Rush, currently own a Wheat State Quantum, and have hit with the Propel a few times. I would take a Propel over the Air Rush and it would be my choice for an easy to buy cue. The first time I tried the Propel I was really impressed with how easy it was and it felt great. It gets my vote.
 
kollegedave said:
Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave
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And tho thee may proclaim thy innocence to any who might listen ye shall be forever cast out into the wilderness.

Lou Figueroa
jump cue… 9ball
really?!!
 
kollegedave said:
Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave
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Just get you one of those cheap CF jumpers from Amazon. They jump better than several other jump cues I have by custom makers, sorry to say. Unless you're a purist and the cheap stuff bothers you. The one I have is effortless. I haven't tried a ball width yet, but 2 balls is no prob. Consistently.
 
Mensabum said:
Just get you one of those cheap CF jumpers from Amazon. They jump better than several other jump cues I have by custom makers, sorry to say. Unless you're a purist and the cheap stuff bothers you. The one I have is effortless. I haven't tried a ball width yet, but 2 balls is no prob. Consistently.
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Thanx for the tip, I did not know people found some success with the cheap CF jump cues. I will add this to the list of potential options.

kollegedave
 
Mensabum said:
Just get you one of those cheap CF jumpers from Amazon. They jump better than several other jump cues I have by custom makers, sorry to say. Unless you're a purist and the cheap stuff bothers you. The one I have is effortless. I haven't tried a ball width yet, but 2 balls is no prob. Consistently.
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Which one did you get, if you don't ming me asking? Also, some reviews I have found suggested that changing the tip on the cheap cues makes them even better? Has that been your experience?

kollegedave
 
kollegedave said:
Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave
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Oh man! Once I started breaking out the jump cue in one pocket, my shot options nearly doubled! Good thinking.... :]
 
kollegedave said:
Which one did you get, if you don't ming me asking? Also, some reviews I have found suggested that changing the tip on the cheap cues makes them even better? Has that been your experience?

kollegedave
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I bought 2 of those Dave. Lil Monster and an OK Healing model. The Healing is the one that makes jumping effortless for me. I'm tall so it fits my physique well.
The tip on this one is bakelite, I believe. Hard sob.
I wouldn't change mine. I like the hit. No power necessary from me. I just let the shaft and tip do the work. I was surprised at how well balanced and matched the components were.
The lil monster is an ok jumper, but the tip makes an awful sound and I've thot about changing it to a bulletproof. I'll let you know how that works out.
Wish I had more info for you.
Guys proficient in jumping around here are few and far between. Many have jump cues- with cobwebs on them.
 
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GorstyBoy said:
Oh man! Once I started breaking out the jump cue in one pocket, my shot options nearly doubled! Good thinking.... :]
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I play one hole like 14:1 with a smidgeon of 9 ball thrown in.
I'll make a jump shot to the horror of the old guys I play with. I also read the rack for throws, caroms, multi ball combos, whatever it takes. I'm not a big safety guy bcuz if I can open em up, I'll get out.
Not your standard one pocket strategy.
 
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