Opinions on jump cues...
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I've used the Bunjee jump cue which led me to purchase a Bunjee Blaster J/B cue when I was looking for a breakcue. The advantage of the Blaster was the ability to connect the shaft to either the forearm OR handle to give you a long or short jump cue. Later I picked up an XBreaker J/B cue that you can also connect the shaft to either the forearm or handle.
When I was in Vegas for the BCA Nationals I picked up the Stealth. For me this is the bomb. It is a dedicated jump cue with WB tip and is 50 inches long in normal configuration. You can unscrew the butt to give you a normal length jump cue. I believe the lighter weight is the key. While phenolic will get the ball off the table I found I tend to overstroke the jump shot. With the stealth I have been able to jump a full blocking ball 2" separation and get the cueball back down quickly with control. Longer jumpshots seem more natural because of the longer cue length.
I did run into a problem on one jumpshot where I missed my object ball because of the inadvertant english I put on the CB ie as soon as the CB hit the table it took a right hand turn. As I get used to the WB tip the more I like it for CB control in the jumpshot.
All jumpshots need to be practised. All folks have their preference. Yes phenolic or hard materials get the CB off the table but then control needs to be considered. For me the criteria of a good jumpcue are:
1. Light weight
2. Longer length for accuracy
3. Leather tip for CB control
The Stealth offers this.
When I was in Vegas for the BCA Nationals I picked up the Stealth. For me this is the bomb. It is a dedicated jump cue with WB tip and is 50 inches long in normal configuration. You can unscrew the butt to give you a normal length jump cue. I believe the lighter weight is the key. While phenolic will get the ball off the table I found I tend to overstroke the jump shot. With the stealth I have been able to jump a full blocking ball 2" separation and get the cueball back down quickly with control. Longer jumpshots seem more natural because of the longer cue length.
I did run into a problem on one jumpshot where I missed my object ball because of the inadvertant english I put on the CB ie as soon as the CB hit the table it took a right hand turn. As I get used to the WB tip the more I like it for CB control in the jumpshot.
All jumpshots need to be practised. All folks have their preference. Yes phenolic or hard materials get the CB off the table but then control needs to be considered. For me the criteria of a good jumpcue are:
1. Light weight
2. Longer length for accuracy
3. Leather tip for CB control
The Stealth offers this.
Stones said:
I bought one after I was jumping this shot and I actually made it with a dart stroke. The thing jumps great and the one I bought has some weight to it. It simply jumps very very well. I am now going to push out to jump shots, seriously. I have tried many others and this one is the nuts so far. The new Predator jump cue jumped well but the weight turned me off as far as waiting for it to be released.
Eric.