Predator P2 owners. Inside please.

[poolplayer2093]

Well, the argument for a good break cue like BK or BK2 is that they hit the cue ball harder. I mean, there is truth to this but like I said before, I wonder if it's at all valuable. You mentioned just now that you couldn't squat the cue ball well with Predator. Well, the truth is, it's much much easier to do this at 18 mph than 22 mph. In fact, I think one of the most common problems I see amongst amateur players today (this includes myself) is losing the cueball (even scratching) on the break.

So, the point I'm making is, if you're breaking medium speed, you don't really need the best break cue.

yeah i can agree with that. i was watching TAR video of alex and shane last night. shane doesn't hit 'em as hard as he can but he gets a good spread and controls the cue ball.

to tell you the truth unless i could do more than just break with the cue i wouldn't pay more than 200 for it. i have a gilbert j/b that i paid 400 for but it plays lights out breaks well and jumps well. 200 or more for a cue that you only use for 1 shot seems like a stretch to me these days

 

[ine]

I also use and OB shaft on my P2, kind of funny a Predator butt with an OB shaft, it is the nuts combination. I just got my OB-2 shaft two weeks ago and it is an amazing shaft you will be happy with it. The one thing you will notice is that it has a little more backbone compared to the OB-1 due to it's taper, took a little getting used but really easy to adjust to.

Thanks for the information, I am really looking forward to trying it. It was Roy Steffensen that introduced me to the OB-1 shaft, he fell in love with it and so did I. I started with the 314, moved on to Z, then to Z2. And ended up with OB-1. Priviledge (and problem) of having my own pool shop. I can easily get a hold of new things and try it out

When it comes to break cues, I have a X-breaker for the moment. My BK2 is safely stored mainly because I needed a jump/break. I travel a lot and it is diffcult to carry 4 cues and a cuebag and playing clothes and normal clothes etc etc and still be under 20 kg when you check in to your flight. I like both cues, but can recommend the Fury J&B for players who would like a reasonable priced good cue.