Review: Mezz Powerbreak II with Deep Impact Shaft
Hi,
This is my personal opinion and experience with the Mezz Powerbreak II with a United Joint, Deep Impact shaft and Sonic tip. This review is based off of 22 hours of break focused time. It is a 3 pc. break/jump and put together, measures 4" shorter than a standard 58" cue. Mine is 19 ounces, but I have 3 washer weights, that if all are removed, the cue is 18 ounces. (so .333 ounces per washer)
Here is a direct link to my Mezz Powerbreak II slideshow at Photobucket whereby you view various angles of this specific Mezz. (including together, apart, with ruler, washers, etc.)
http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/taemin952/slideshow/Mezz%20Power%20Break%20II%20Deep%20Impact
If I could describe the Mezz Power Break II with Deep Impact shaft (not Pro or Pro-H shaft) in one word, it would be "showstopper." It truly breaks so powerfully (like a homerun wood bat swing or tennis "puck" that assures you, you've hit the sweet spot) that not only my opponent and I have "shock and awe" because of the "deep toned sonic boom" but also because it does really take a good additional few seconds to let the balls scatter settle (9/10 ball) and in some cases, for the cue ball to drop from it's straight flight up and the airtime before it lands back in or near the center of the table.
The moment of impact can be heard about 4 tables away in every direction. I put it in the hands of friends who have slow and controlled breaks with a great stroke and they consistently pocketed 2-3 balls while maintaining this deep toned sonic boom.
Placement of ball includes:
1 and 1/2 to 2 diamonds up from the short end rail and moving across as close as 1 inch from each long rail.
I am just shy of 5' 8" so for me, the Power Break II's 54" maximum cue length goes entirely unnoticed by me. However, for some of my friends nearing or just over 6' tall, there was a markedly noticeable difference in length, nonetheless they "wrecked" the rack just as easily. It isn't uncommon to shift most, if not all 9/10 balls up to the side pocket and beyond. Often, they all come back to the kitchen area. Also as mentioned, with so much movement, 4 balls on the snap is an attainable goal.
In regards to jumping, removing the black end section, I was consistently jumping from 3-4" inches from the obstructing ball(s). I haven't tried any shorter as I prefer to kick.
In summary, and owning a Predator BK2, BK3 and sampling many other popular break cues, this one takes the cake by a country mile!
I hope this review has been informative and please feel free to ask questions.
Thanks,
Taemin
Hi,
This is my personal opinion and experience with the Mezz Powerbreak II with a United Joint, Deep Impact shaft and Sonic tip. This review is based off of 22 hours of break focused time. It is a 3 pc. break/jump and put together, measures 4" shorter than a standard 58" cue. Mine is 19 ounces, but I have 3 washer weights, that if all are removed, the cue is 18 ounces. (so .333 ounces per washer)
Here is a direct link to my Mezz Powerbreak II slideshow at Photobucket whereby you view various angles of this specific Mezz. (including together, apart, with ruler, washers, etc.)
http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/taemin952/slideshow/Mezz%20Power%20Break%20II%20Deep%20Impact
If I could describe the Mezz Power Break II with Deep Impact shaft (not Pro or Pro-H shaft) in one word, it would be "showstopper." It truly breaks so powerfully (like a homerun wood bat swing or tennis "puck" that assures you, you've hit the sweet spot) that not only my opponent and I have "shock and awe" because of the "deep toned sonic boom" but also because it does really take a good additional few seconds to let the balls scatter settle (9/10 ball) and in some cases, for the cue ball to drop from it's straight flight up and the airtime before it lands back in or near the center of the table.
The moment of impact can be heard about 4 tables away in every direction. I put it in the hands of friends who have slow and controlled breaks with a great stroke and they consistently pocketed 2-3 balls while maintaining this deep toned sonic boom.
Placement of ball includes:
1 and 1/2 to 2 diamonds up from the short end rail and moving across as close as 1 inch from each long rail.
I am just shy of 5' 8" so for me, the Power Break II's 54" maximum cue length goes entirely unnoticed by me. However, for some of my friends nearing or just over 6' tall, there was a markedly noticeable difference in length, nonetheless they "wrecked" the rack just as easily. It isn't uncommon to shift most, if not all 9/10 balls up to the side pocket and beyond. Often, they all come back to the kitchen area. Also as mentioned, with so much movement, 4 balls on the snap is an attainable goal.
In regards to jumping, removing the black end section, I was consistently jumping from 3-4" inches from the obstructing ball(s). I haven't tried any shorter as I prefer to kick.
In summary, and owning a Predator BK2, BK3 and sampling many other popular break cues, this one takes the cake by a country mile!
I hope this review has been informative and please feel free to ask questions.
Thanks,
Taemin
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