Looking for Jump Cue Advice...

[Wink]

I can jump about half a ball a foot or so away consistently and accurately (with my regular playing cue). I am interested in being able to jump an entire ball (or more) far closer, as I see it done on videos all the time with jump cues.

In doing some research, it appears that the Stinger is a good jump cue and I was all set to order one. However, I played a gentleman yesterday that has a Stinger, and he mentioned that he has a far cheaper Palmer Jump only cue that works far better.

He carries that and a Predator BK2 for breaking, along with his Bender cue that he plays with.

Clearly, the Stinger is a good product. But if a Palmer jump only can do a better job easier, I am seriously considering that. Since I am NOT a skilled jumper, I'd like the easiest cue to jump with, ALL help making things easier is better

I read the other threads about jumping, but most of those were about the skill with some input related to the jump cue.

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Scott Lee]

There is definitely skill involved in jumping...particularly accurately, and even more important when jumping close, or full balls. I have used the Stealth AT-1 Air Jumper, which is a three piece cue, for the past 10 years, and consider it the best (or one of the best) jump cues available. It sells for under a $100.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

 

[nksmfamjp]

There are lots of jump cues available. I use a jump cue which my local place has on the wall. I'm guessing it is about $20 value. It has a good hard leather tip and cant jump full ball within 1 foot easily in my hands(low skill). So, I would guess even the $50 jumpers I see would get air with the right tip.

IMHO, the 3 pc is for long jumps like lengthwise in the whole table. I struggle with those and the short cues.

Many of the amazingly jumps you see are shaft only dart stroke. I cannot do this at all, but I think it is my tip.

 

[Wink]

Thanks for the thoughts and the feedback. I saw some great info on Tom Simpson's website.

I'll be checking out your site as well Scott.

Thanks.