The perfect break cue
- Thread starter Tommy714
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No such thing as 'perfect' imo. My b\j cue is a $100 J&J with a WhiteDiamondUltra tip. The taper was too quik so i hand-lathed it with various grades of s'paper. Too me it breaks just as good as the $400+ cues i've tried. It weights about 18.75oz and is wrapless. I don't see any reason to spend any more on one.
g0ds gReeN
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Never really put too much thought into specifics of a break cue. Some people like it to be the same weight as their player, some like a heavier/lighter breaker. A house cue if available but because you never know the conditions given what bar you wander into: I started with a couple of $50 breakers off J&J with 1 phenolic and 1 samsara tipped (wanted to try both, too lazy to change shafts.) The samsara piqued my interest in the beginning because the CB would more often get left in a better position for me (closer to/middle of the table) even if swinging for the fences.
Since being gifted with a CF break cue, I'm instead hunting for better timing on my stroke so that I, too, can maybe get the CB to pop and squat in the middle from a good, clean hit (I've only achieved that 3 times in my life so far but they were all head spot 10ball breaks.)
Since being gifted with a CF break cue, I'm instead hunting for better timing on my stroke so that I, too, can maybe get the CB to pop and squat in the middle from a good, clean hit (I've only achieved that 3 times in my life so far but they were all head spot 10ball breaks.)
I do agree although I will take I one step further.
Control is more important to me on the break that just smashing the rack.
Hate giving the table to my opponent on a scratch on the break.
I use my player to break with.
If the balls are racked tightly they will get a good spread without smashing them.
Every so often if I feel like smashing the rack in 8 ball or 10 ball I pull out my $100 jump/break.
Without much thought I’d have to say whatever the specs of a BK rush are lol.
That thing is impressive. There may be a better breaker for me out there somewhere but every time I’ve used the rush it feels great and breaks very well.
My pred with a 314-3 breaks great as well. Most of the time I just use it and don’t bother getting my breaker out unless it’s hand racked. I usually have a water Buffalo tip on my player which helps in the break dept.
That thing is impressive. There may be a better breaker for me out there somewhere but every time I’ve used the rush it feels great and breaks very well.
My pred with a 314-3 breaks great as well. Most of the time I just use it and don’t bother getting my breaker out unless it’s hand racked. I usually have a water Buffalo tip on my player which helps in the break dept.
Rusty in Montana
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I really enjoy using my Predator BK2 break cue 19 oz if I remember correctly I've got a rage break cue that weighs 25 oz that I should sell since it just goes begging now .
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I have used so called high end, and low end. Not a lot of difference if you have a good tip, and solid power transfer. I like white diamond tips.
Using an original predator bk made 1997 or so i was told. Picked it up for 250 cad last year. One ding in the butt. Works fine.
Buddy picked up a rush recently. It is nice. Transfers power efficiently. Less need to smash and helps with control. I can see why people like them. I dont see enough of a difference for me to spend that much though. I am willing to spend money on things that i think make a difference or are collectables. The bk rush doesn't fall into that criteria for me.
Using an original predator bk made 1997 or so i was told. Picked it up for 250 cad last year. One ding in the butt. Works fine.
Buddy picked up a rush recently. It is nice. Transfers power efficiently. Less need to smash and helps with control. I can see why people like them. I dont see enough of a difference for me to spend that much though. I am willing to spend money on things that i think make a difference or are collectables. The bk rush doesn't fall into that criteria for me.