TheThaiger
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What's the difference between the PB1 and PB2? I realise the PB2 is a jump cue as well (sort of), but all I'm interested in is the break.
Which breaks best?
Which breaks best?
Mezz Power Breaks
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The PB II is shorter and has weight rings in it, I owned one and have broken with the PB I also. I think the PB II breaks better for sure, maybe someone can tell more differences between the two of them.
I have not used the Power Break I. I do own a Power Break II. I removed the weight rings hoping I could generate more speed on the break. Either way the thing really breaks the balls nicely. If I have one problem it is I miscue from time to time because of the resin based tip it has. I want to have a hard leather tip installed.
It is shorter than most break cues. That might be something to think about if you are a tall person. My buddy who is 6' 7" doesn't like to use it. I am 5' 11" so it works great for me :smile:
I have had the Mezz Dual Force in the past (it's a 58" j/b) and just today received a PBII (only 54").
I've had the chance to break about 20-30 racks with the PBII today...I don't know if it's just "new cue syndrome", but I really like the way this cue breaks!
It's not that I found anything wrong with the Dual Force, but I like the PBII better than I did the Dual Force as I seem to get more power with less force exerted from me...at least that's what it feels like so far!
I've had the chance to break about 20-30 racks with the PBII today...I don't know if it's just "new cue syndrome", but I really like the way this cue breaks!
It's not that I found anything wrong with the Dual Force, but I like the PBII better than I did the Dual Force as I seem to get more power with less force exerted from me...at least that's what it feels like so far!
Played with them both. PB II surely plays better than PB I. That's how i feel, dont ask me why. I just know that I use less power to spread balls with PB II. Jumping with PB II is kinda funny but practically possible. It's fairly good for long jump but don't mind to try it for short jump shots.
P/s: it jumps better than vx 2.9 in long jump shots
P/s: it jumps better than vx 2.9 in long jump shots
To the OP, note that the PB2 is not meant to be used as a jump cue, which is why it has a non-quickrelease joint. The joint is meant for changing the weight only. It can be used to jump with, but it was never designed to do so and its much easier to jump with a proper jump cue.
I like the feel of PB2 for some reason compared to the PB1. But I only had my PB2 for a week before I got my PB Pro. Never looked back since.
that's easy
the difference is the pb II is shorter than the pb I, plus it has these balance weight rings that can be removed or added.
other than that, everything else is subjective. break cues, like playing cues, a player can adapt to.
imo though i find the shaft buckles too much, and the cueball trajectory can get a little high at times, especially when breaking really hard, the pro h plays pretty nice.
the difference is the pb II is shorter than the pb I, plus it has these balance weight rings that can be removed or added.
other than that, everything else is subjective. break cues, like playing cues, a player can adapt to.
imo though i find the shaft buckles too much, and the cueball trajectory can get a little high at times, especially when breaking really hard, the pro h plays pretty nice.
Mezz Power Break II
As another member stated, the pb II is NOT to be used as a jump cue. The cue is meant to come apart so that you can remove the weight rings to your preference as far as balance goes. It does add weight but its primary purpose is to shift the balance. The cue's length has everything to do with follow through. If you watch a lot of power breakers, you will notice at the end of their follow through that there is a significant amount of cue butt that hinders them from following through naturally and therefore you see them stick their elbows out to the side to compensate for this...the power break II is meant to counter that action so you can follow through more powerfully and naturally. Power break II is meant to be used by those WITH/SEEKING this type of power breaking action..
As another member stated, the pb II is NOT to be used as a jump cue. The cue is meant to come apart so that you can remove the weight rings to your preference as far as balance goes. It does add weight but its primary purpose is to shift the balance. The cue's length has everything to do with follow through. If you watch a lot of power breakers, you will notice at the end of their follow through that there is a significant amount of cue butt that hinders them from following through naturally and therefore you see them stick their elbows out to the side to compensate for this...the power break II is meant to counter that action so you can follow through more powerfully and naturally. Power break II is meant to be used by those WITH/SEEKING this type of power breaking action..
The PB2 isn't a jump cue. it's shorter but not meant to be a jump break cue
PB 2 is not, not meant to be and not supposed to be a jump cue. It can't replace or compete with a b/j cue but it is capable of doing jump shots. I did try to jump with it sometimes and found it's not hard to do long jumps but quite difficult in short jumps. Doing jump shots wouldnt harm the cue as it is a break cue, IMO