What is the best break cue? No J/B's
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rossaroni said:I heard that the Fury broke them faster than any other cue, but who knows. Plus, it is inexpensive. I always liked a house cue. That way when I scratch I won't be out any money when I break it over my knee.
We know
http://www.platinumbilliards.com/rating_break.php
I've always liked how my Schon breaks.
Predator BK2, hands down. Don't believe the hype of all the others, they don't even come close.
Black Cat
Black Cat
i believe the BK1 is great..have tried a BK2 using a BK1 shaft..it works wonders!
I myself have and like Pete Ohman's break cues and i have a B/J from him that also breaks very nice....................mike
I think I've heard those Varney break cues are ok.
We have used several different Break Cues & J/B Cues, at our Tournaments & Trade show attendance. Players tend to turn away from the J/B Cues. I particularly like the Predator BK. That cue has been used by hundreds & hundreds of players & it still whacks Whitey right on down there. The Cue is still in nice condition too, after 4 years of Tournaments.
The players also like the Auerbach Custom Break Cue too, it is constructed with different technology than the Predator. The shaft is app'x 13.7, has a nice transition to the basic taper, a hard leather tip with a flatter radius & a steel Joint. That Cue has a great balance & some real column strength in the shaft.
At Valley Forge, the Pechauer folks sent over a cue for the players to try, it was awesome too... that Cue had a tremendous shaft & a great balance too. It was nice looking & had that Pechauer quality built in.
We also had a MEZZ Cue & lots of players liked that Cue, me too. It felt very good in my hands & had a great balance. It was a nice cocobola That hit like a shotgun slug.
Mike Gulyassy sent over a Sledgehammer & the players liked it too. It had an extremely good hit, but my stroke won't handle a Phenolic Tip .... too many bad hits for me... Joe Tucker hit it like aiming a rifle & pulling the trigger. Joe is 28 & I am 64.
There are lots of great Cues, but no Magic Wands. You still have to have a stroke & know what you are doing.
The players also like the Auerbach Custom Break Cue too, it is constructed with different technology than the Predator. The shaft is app'x 13.7, has a nice transition to the basic taper, a hard leather tip with a flatter radius & a steel Joint. That Cue has a great balance & some real column strength in the shaft.
At Valley Forge, the Pechauer folks sent over a cue for the players to try, it was awesome too... that Cue had a tremendous shaft & a great balance too. It was nice looking & had that Pechauer quality built in.
We also had a MEZZ Cue & lots of players liked that Cue, me too. It felt very good in my hands & had a great balance. It was a nice cocobola That hit like a shotgun slug.
Mike Gulyassy sent over a Sledgehammer & the players liked it too. It had an extremely good hit, but my stroke won't handle a Phenolic Tip .... too many bad hits for me... Joe Tucker hit it like aiming a rifle & pulling the trigger. Joe is 28 & I am 64.
There are lots of great Cues, but no Magic Wands. You still have to have a stroke & know what you are doing.
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shanesinnott said:
Shane,
I really appreciate this sort of detailed review. The only thing that confuses me is how did you determine which weight to use for each cue? For instance you test a BK2 at 18 oz and a BK1 at 19oz. Seems to me the weight could have some impact on the testing.
Opie said:
I am really tired of these posts asking what is the best????? Dude, you have to find what is best for you!!!! You can do this many ways, but I would not buy anything without trying it. Remember, people will always tell you what is great for them, that is no indication that it will be good for you. Opinions are like butt holes everyone has one thank God for the USA.
William
Voodoo Daddy
One Pocket 101
shanesinnott said:
Nice list...or production break cue.
