The Eagle King Jump Cue

[kollegedave]

Some here may have seen my recent post asking about jump cues. If not, the TLDR version is that I wanted some insight on how the Eagle King Jump Cue compares to higher-end jump cues.

Thanks to the encouragement of azbilliards member Mensabum, I took the plunge on the Eagle King jump cue. I have probably played with the thing for 15 - 20 minutes.

Prior to receiving the Eagle King cue, I had only used a very cheap wood jump cue that I struggled with. So much so, I lost the butt and threw out the shaft.

Within 5 minutes of shooting with the Eagle King, I made a jump shot, and after 10 minutes, I had made multiple table length jump shots and a couple of table length cut shots where I was jumping an entire ball.

I will admit that I have little experience with jump cues, and no experience with the Predator Jump Cue, Cue-Tec, Mezz, or 360, which I think are the premium offerings in the marketplace. However, for me, given the ease of use of the Eagleking, I struggle to see how the premium options are worth the additional price…at least for most amateur players.

I might be persuaded that if you were making your living playing pool, then it might be worth it to “know” you are playing with the best cue for you or a premium option. I think for most amateur players, the Eagle King gives them a large percentage of the benefit they might receive in a carbon fiber jump cue, at a fraction of the price.

I would also like to publicly thank Mensabum for his insight in this area.

Just my 0.02

kollegedave

 

[alphadog]

Have you recently tried in any Laxatives you want to shill for?

Seriously I know you can play a little and like you I am a older player who doesn't like to jump. So if I am going to jump i at least want a chance. Glad you found something you like.

 

[kollegedave]

Have you recently tried in any Laxatives you want to shill for?

Seriously I know you can play a little and like you I am a older player who doesn't like to jump. So if I am going to jump i at least want a chance. Glad you found something you like.

If laxatives wanted to pay me to post my opinion on their product, I would happily do it. I have student loans to pay off.

However, Eagle King paid me nothing, and there isn't a ton of information on that cue. I wanted to help people, if they wanted the help.

More than any of that I wanted to thank Mensabum for his help. It's my opinion that there is a fair amount of unnecessary hostility on this board, and I think there is some value in recognizing helpful members.

kollegedave

 

[skor]

Do you have a link for the cue?
What I found looks like it's an OK Healing cue, a brand that you'll find on Temu / AliExpress etc.

Most jump cues work just fine, it's a matter of getting used to them.
I've had or tried many jump cues, and yes, some do make it easier than others but I really don't think that any are worth $600 unless maybe if you play pool for a living or just have the extra cash and want to spoil yourself

 

[Mensabum]

Some here may have seen my recent post asking about jump cues. If not, the TLDR version is that I wanted some insight on how the Eagle King Jump Cue compares to higher-end jump cues.

Thanks to the encouragement of azbilliards member Mensabum, I took the plunge on the Eagle King jump cue. I have probably played with the thing for 15 - 20 minutes.

Prior to receiving the Eagle King cue, I had only used a very cheap wood jump cue that I struggled with. So much so, I lost the butt and threw out the shaft.

Within 5 minutes of shooting with the Eagle King, I made a jump shot, and after 10 minutes, I had made multiple table length jump shots and a couple of table length cut shots where I was jumping an entire ball.

I will admit that I have little experience with jump cues, and no experience with the Predator Jump Cue, Cue-Tec, Mezz, or 360, which I think are the premium offerings in the marketplace. However, for me, given the ease of use of the Eagleking, I struggle to see how the premium options are worth the additional price…at least for most amateur players.

I might be persuaded that if you were making your living playing pool, then it might be worth it to “know” you are playing with the best cue for you or a premium option. I think for most amateur players, the Eagle King gives them a large percentage of the benefit they might receive in a carbon fiber jump cue, at a fraction of the price.

I would also like to publicly thank Mensabum for his insight in this area.

Just my 0.02

kollegedave

Thank you Dave. We aims to please.

 

[Mensabum]

If laxatives wanted to pay me to post my opinion on their product, I would happily do it. I have student loans to pay off.

However, Eagle King paid me nothing, and there isn't a ton of information on that cue. I wanted to help people, if they wanted the help.

More than any of that I wanted to thank Mensabum for his help. It's my opinion that there is a fair amount of unnecessary hostility on this board, and I think there is some value in recognizing helpful members.

kollegedave

Nice trend to continue. Pass it on.

 

[deep]

Do you have a link for the cue?
What I found looks like it's an OK Healing cue, a brand that you'll find on Temu / AliExpress etc.

They are one and the same.
For a $100, 3 piece jump cue they are pretty decent, stock tip wasn't great.

 

[kollegedave]

They are one and the same.
For a $100, 3 piece jump cue they are pretty decent, stock tip wasn't great.

I am managing with the stock tip, but to be fair, I have no idea what a good tip is like. Is there a tip you recommend? One tip I have heard about multiple times is the Horo White Storm Tip. Do you have a take on that tip?

kollegedave

 

[Mensabum]

Do you have a link for the cue?
What I found looks like it's an OK Healing cue, a brand that you'll find on Temu / AliExpress etc.

Most jump cues work just fine, it's a matter of getting used to them.
I've had or tried many jump cues, and yes, some do make it easier than others but I really don't think that any are worth $600 unless maybe if you play pool for a living or just have the extra cash and want to spoil yourself

The OK Healing was the brand I bought initially. I swap out the shaft from my jumper to my lil Monster break cue, same pin, as I like how the balls spread with that shaft better.

 

[j2pac]

I am managing with the stock tip, but to be fair, I have no idea what a good tip is like. Is there a tip you recommend? One tip I have heard about multiple times is the Horo White Storm Tip. Do you have a take on that tip?

kollegedave

The Horo White Storm is fantastic.