Jump v. Masse specs

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daveb

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In general, what are the specification differences between a jump cue and a masse cue? I assume the jump cue is obviously lighter, but what about other factors such as, shaft or overall cue length, tip diameter, weight, joint construction, etc. I know a masse cue is shorter than a regular cue. Can a jump cue be used as an effective masse cue? Unless specializing in trick shots or three cushion, should I just stick with a regular cue? Full masses' don't really come up very often in pool anyway. Just curious. Thanks in advance.
 
Most jump cues will have a phenolic tip. Masse cues will use a leather tip because you still need grip to impart all that spin. A lot of masse cues will have a larger tip (14 mm). Some jump cues will, but most stay around 13 mm. I like a lighter masse cue, between 19-21 oz. I'll use a heavier one (24 oz) on certain shots. But some guys have them up to 30 oz or more. Jump cues tend to stay between 6-10 oz. Masse cues will also tend to be a little longer than jump cues. Most jump cues stay around 40 inches, I think primarily because of the weight issue. Masse cues are usually between 46-52 inches (don't take these numbers as hard stops though). Check out the articles below I wrote on each type of cue to get a little more specifications on them.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Masse-Cues---Do-You-Need-One-to-Make-Masse-Shots?&id=2323956

http://ezinearticles.com/?Jump-Cues---Why-You-Should-Have-One-For-Jump-Shots&id=2355663
 
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