OPINIONS ON THIS BREAK/JUMP CUE .....ACTION ACTBJ56 BREAK JUMP CUE

[bbb]

my friend is just starting to play
he has looked at break cues from jj cues too based on a recommendation
anyone have experience with this or other lower price break/break-jump cues
thanks in advance for your replies

Action ACTBJ56 Break Jump Cue

Smooth, sleek and simple, the design of the Action ACT56 Break/Jump cue allows you to focus on the task at hand without distraction. Just beyond the hardrock maple shaft, black metallic stained Birdseye maple on the forearm and sleeve combine with a black Irish linen wrap with white specks to...

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[Nullus]

When just starting out, buy what you can afford. Don't spend your extra money on equipment. Spend it on table time. That J/B cue is just fine.

 

[garczar]

Can always change tip too. I like the WhiteDiamond and the clear lexan tips.

 

[hang-the-9]

For almost 200, I would have him use a house cue till he learns to play a bit. The break is shot is 95% technique and how good of a rack you get. Till he can hit a ball straight with power, a break cue is a bit of a waste.

 

[Renegade4006]

I started playing again this past year or so. I purchased a Players PureX break/jump for use. Did not care for the phenolic tip so had it changed. After all of that I find myself leaving the PureX at home and using a McDermott Lucky with a LePro medium tip for breaking.

My suggestion would be to have your friend hold off a bit on getting a break cue. As suggested above let him get some time and technique under his belt and then decide if he still wants to spend that money.