I had a BK Rush and sold it for twice what I pd for it for it cuase she Had to Have it,. Now debating on what to buy? I bought a custom cue from a builder and really like it but then II found a nother one I like a little bit more , So I can selll the custom and buy any break cue I want, But I'm thinking of buying a break shaft and keep the custom? But don't want to compromise on my break, What shaft would be the best option and what tip that you may recomend? Not trying to start a pissing contest Just looking for Ideas, thoughts Input. Tia
What Makes a BREAK cue ?
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SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
I’m using a Pechauer Black Ice shaft on a butt from another cue. I’ve been using it for 4 years and it’s as smooth as the day I got it with zero maintenance. Super solid shaft made for breaking. I’ve tried different break tips but the Bulletproof break tip has been the best for me so far.
The shaft is chemically infused maple shaft weighing 4.2 oz. This forward weights the cue.
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I have an old BK2 that I got a Raven carbon fiber shaft for it and it works great. The original wooden shaft also works great, I just wanted carbon shaft.
There are different opinions on what makes a good break cue.
I like light cues so I can accelerate faster and that works great on “big breaks”. But a heavier cue will work a bit better on a soft break and will produce more power.
So first consider the weight that you want and see what are the options out there.
Carbon shaft will give you durability and will need less maintenance, so that is my choice for a shaft.
As for tip, I would go with a leather break tip. Although I have a phenolic tip on the original BK shaft and on the Raven, I also have a Samsara break tip on a different jump/break cue that I have and it works super, better control without too much loss of power.
The phenolic tip will work best for a softer break in which you can be more accurate.
I always preferred a break cue without a metal joint sleeve, it just felt better and gave a better feedback, but I don’t think that it would make that much of a difference when using carbon fiber shaft, haven’t tried it to form a solid option.
Bottom line, go with what you want, if you found something that you like better then go for it because having it in your mind will hurt your game. So get out of your mind and into your hands, and if you don’t like it, you can always sell and move to something else.
And to be completely honest, I think that with today's racking using the magic rack that keeps everything tight, any cue will do the job as long as the stroke is good and accurate and you can get it to the desired speed, so weight and balance points would be the two main factors for the cue.
There are different opinions on what makes a good break cue.
I like light cues so I can accelerate faster and that works great on “big breaks”. But a heavier cue will work a bit better on a soft break and will produce more power.
So first consider the weight that you want and see what are the options out there.
Carbon shaft will give you durability and will need less maintenance, so that is my choice for a shaft.
As for tip, I would go with a leather break tip. Although I have a phenolic tip on the original BK shaft and on the Raven, I also have a Samsara break tip on a different jump/break cue that I have and it works super, better control without too much loss of power.
The phenolic tip will work best for a softer break in which you can be more accurate.
I always preferred a break cue without a metal joint sleeve, it just felt better and gave a better feedback, but I don’t think that it would make that much of a difference when using carbon fiber shaft, haven’t tried it to form a solid option.
Bottom line, go with what you want, if you found something that you like better then go for it because having it in your mind will hurt your game. So get out of your mind and into your hands, and if you don’t like it, you can always sell and move to something else.
And to be completely honest, I think that with today's racking using the magic rack that keeps everything tight, any cue will do the job as long as the stroke is good and accurate and you can get it to the desired speed, so weight and balance points would be the two main factors for the cue.
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boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
That black pad is a nice touch.
I have been wondering about those shafts, toying with getting one.
SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
Absolutely love it. 10
