Tony Layne / Hanshew Jump Cue Selection

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Bca8ball

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I have found (and read) multiple posts while considering a new jump cue.
It appears that ownership is a large factor, as many state theirs is the best.

I got a great deal of value out of a few post that stated what they were using until they tried someone else's and switched because it was clearly better.

I would like to like to hear from someone that has specifically tried (or owned, uses) the Tony Layne and Hanshew.

As far as appearance, the Tony Layne is a good looking jump cue and people seem to rave about them; however, I currently have an older Hanshew… see the dilemma.

The reason for the isolated post is that I already own and/or tried a few over the years, (in no specific order):
- Lucasi Jump Cue
- Marty Carey Jump Q
- Dark Horse Cue: Gun Stock Wood
- Steve Dunkel: Wood incased in Carbon Fiber
- Poison VX Jump
- Predator Air
- Hanshew
 
Can I ask what you are looking for, that you don't find in the jump cues you have owned?
 
Kim Bye said:
Can I ask what you are looking for, that you don't find in the jump cues you have owned?
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Just in quest of the best "controlled" jump... Jumping isn't an issue and control is potentially user... but I haven't tried a Tony Layne...yet
As mentioned below...I like eliminating excuses.
 
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Bca8ball said:
Just in quest of the best "controlled" jump... Jumping isn't an issue and control is potentially user... but I haven't tried a Tony Layne...yet
As mentioned below...I like eliminating excuses.
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Love that last sentence. I’m not digging on you, but this brings to mind a guy that plays at our hall. He keeps buying new cues, looking for the one that makes him a better player. He raves about his limited edition Predator, with the Z3. And the BK3 that is the best break cue ever....he breaks at around 19mph, and plays at an APA 4 level. He keeps asking me which cue he should buy, to get better. I politely played him a set with wall wood, and beat him. The lesson to be learned - stick with what you own, and learn how to play the gam better. You’ve owned and used some of the best jump cues on the market. The Layne will not allow you to do anything better than the Hanshew would. They’re all great jump cues.
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
Love that last sentence. I’m not digging on you, but this brings to mind a guy that plays at our hall. He keeps buying new cues, looking for the one that makes him a better player. He raves about his limited edition Predator, with the Z3. And the BK3 that is the best break cue ever....he breaks at around 19mph, and plays at an APA 4 level. He keeps asking me which cue he should buy, to get better. I politely played him a set with wall wood, and beat him. The lesson to be learned - stick with what you own, and learn how to play the gam better. You’ve owned and used some of the best jump cues on the market. The Layne will not allow you to do anything better than the Hanshew would. They’re all great jump cues.
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I get it, truly I do.
Personally, I am always learning but currently a seasoned 7/9 in APA and pushing 600 Fargo (BCA) but that means nothing when you pick up someone else's jump cue and it clearly out performs what you are using.

I have since borrowed a Hanshew and Dunkel (option to buy) and wanted info vs the Layne.
Once I buy, it will take some time to dial in but it's a good timing as I have new cloth sitting under my table...

I have to (somewhat) disagree with "sticking with what you own"; with that mindset, we would still be driving carbureted vehicles.
Again, I get it, I also see players that simply need table hours (maybe even training) vs equipment (especially in APA); however, let's not assume technology isn't improving as well.
An example is that my Revo shaft doesn't help me make balls any better but it cleans with a wipe of a towel and I have avoided at least 3 dings (I can remember) that I would have certainly had prior to the change.
That said, I play at least 20 hours a week and it took a few weeks (and tip changes) to dial in the Revo low deflection.
 
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Bca8ball said:
I get it, truly I do.
Personally, I am always learning but currently a seasoned 7/9 in APA and pushing 600 Fargo (BCA) but that means nothing when you pick up someone else's jump cue and it clearly out performs what you are using.

I have since borrowed a Hanshew and Dunkel (option to buy) and wanted info vs the Layne.
Once I buy, it will take some time to dial in but it's a good timing as I have new cloth sitting under my table...

I have to (somewhat) disagree with "sticking with what you own"; with that mindset, we would still be driving carbureted vehicles.
Again, I get it, I also see players that simply need table hours (maybe even training) vs equipment (especially in APA); however, let's not assume technology isn't improving as well.
An example is that my Revo shaft doesn't help me make balls any better but it cleans with a wipe of a towel and I have avoided at least 3 dings (I can remember) that I would have certainly had prior to the change.
That said, I play at least 20 hours a week and it took a few weeks (and tip changes) to dial in the Revo low deflection.
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And once you have the Layne, you’ll try someone’s Lomax, and that one will be the nuts. So you’ll buy that. And then, you’ll try the Meucci. And so on. And so on.

Cuephoria....
 
I've tried Tony layne and hanshew. I currently have a Jacoby and am extremely happy with it. It can jump really close up with dart method, but still good for longer jumps because I have the one with the extension handle. I have not tried anything that was convincingly better.

That said, the Hanshew is close. I think it might be a hair better. It is built a bit better. To me, the Hanshew just felt easier to get up over a full ball close up. The Layne is nice for longer jumps, but I still think the Hanshew is a bit better. If I could do it again, I'd either get another Jacoby or a Hanshew.

Hope that helps,

KMRUNOUT


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i had a hanshew but sold it (sold my lomax too ) after i got an alex brick jump break and separate jumper(dymonwood)
it just jumped unbelievably easier ie no excuses
i bought another dyamond wood jumper with a g10 tip
it to too is extremely easy to jump
i believe tony layne jumpers are dymondwood too
so i would think they jump great
sorry i cant give a review of the tony layne
 
Fore Rail said:
What type of break cue do you own? What size table & game do you play the most?
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I break with a 12.4 Revo using a Samsara JB tip... "for me" I get the same results as the Bk Rush but a better feel with the smaller diameter.
As far as the table size I play on most; it would be my home (Gold Crown III) table.
Percentage wise, I mostly playing 9 Ball; however, I play on 3 leagues as well.
APA (8 and 9) on slow 8' tables
BCA 8 Ball on 7' Diamonds
BCA 9 Ball on 9' GC
 
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KMRUNOUT said:
I've tried Tony layne and hanshew. I currently have a Jacoby and am extremely happy with it. It can jump really close up with dart method, but still good for longer jumps because I have the one with the extension handle. I have not tried anything that was convincingly better.

That said, the Hanshew is close. I think it might be a hair better. It is built a bit better. To me, the Hanshew just felt easier to get up over a full ball close up. The Layne is nice for longer jumps, but I still think the Hanshew is a bit better. If I could do it again, I'd either get another Jacoby or a Hanshew.

Hope that helps,

KMRUNOUT


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Are you still opting for the Hammerhead tip mentioned in a previous post?
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
And once you have the Layne, you’ll try someone’s Lomax, and that one will be the nuts. So you’ll buy that. And then, you’ll try the Meucci. And so on. And so on.

Cuephoria....
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I have carried my VX jump cue for several years before testing others in Vegas last month (oops).
I can't say it about several items in the game but as far as jump cues go, it's pretty obvious when one is better than the one in your case...
As you mentioned before, you are welcome to stay with what you have as long as you like; I simply don't roll like that.
I have plenty of time to practice (not always enough discipline though) and I have a table starring at me everyday.
It's time for new cloth (and it is sitting under the table)... Now (before recovering) is a perfect time to isolate the best (for me) jump cue.
 
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The mention before of the various dymon wood jumpers sparked my thought... I am not a very good player, and have had only a small amount of success with jumping in general.
That being said, a friend had and sold-to-me a Joe Bouska jump-break made of Dymond wood...

It REALLY made a big difference to me! (Stiffer denser, just plain-old better tip?)
Who knows.
But dymondwood has impressed the hell outta me....
 
Bca8ball said:
I break with a 12.4 Revo using a Samsara JB tip... "for me" I get the same results as the Bk Rush but a better feel with the smaller diameter.
As far as the table size I play on most; it would be my home (Gold Crown III) table.
Percentage wise, I mostly playing 9 Ball; however, I play on 3 leagues as well.
APA (8 and 9) on slow 8' tables
BCA 8 Ball on 7' Diamonds
BCA 9 Ball on 9' GC
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Based on the above I would suggest trying the Jacoby with the extension.
 
Jumping jax jump cue or jump break or tony layne dymondwood cues are great . I've had several of each. Right now I use an Andy Gilbert jump break cue with samsara bj tip with no problems.


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