Jump Break Cue in one

[DEATHTRON]

Does anyone know what Cutec cue i saw the other day at the pool hall? It was three pieces, a shaft, the jump butt, then what was basically an extension that screwed into the jump butt and made the length of the cue standard size. Does anyone know anything about what im talking about? Any opnions? I like this package because it was all in one.

Thanks,
Zach

[dags_lax]

Okay if you replace the tip with a phenolic for breaking but only so so for jump shots. My experience with my one Cutec is that the quality is not very good. The good thing about Cutec cues is that you can pick them up for next to nothing on the used market.

[DEATHTRON]

What would you reccomend dags? You seem to have your fair share of cues, what would you reccomend for a jump cue and a break cue?

Zach

[skor]

there are other threads about this issue, in my opinion a cue for breaking and a cue for jumping is the best way to go

[dags_lax]

In my opinion, two separate cues is the only way to go. For both cues you want a stiff shaft. Either a short taper or larger tip diameter or a combination of both.

As for manufacturers, every jump cue I have tried does the job. As for which make does it the best I don’t have enough experience with the different brands to say. But for the jump cues that I own, a Bunjee Jump, a Bungee Jump knock off, and a Jumpin James the Jumpin James gets a slight edge over the other two. My Cutec jump break is not nearly as good for jumping as my dedicated jump cues.

For a break cue again you want a stiff shaft, a phenolic tip, and you want the cue to be light. This combination while giving you a lot of power for the break also works well for jumping balls that are farther away when you don't need to jack up the butt of the cue so much which is awkward with a 40" jump cue.

Now these are just my opinions and what, in my experience, seems to work best for me.

[BeanDiesel]

wait, i heard that jump cues will be banned next year.

[skor]

just when Earl Strickland gave in and started to use one.... ;)

[dags_lax]

That would unfortunate for me. I like to think that I have one of the better jump shots in our area. My kick shot leaves a lot to be desired.

[DEATHTRON]

I cant jump without the jump cue. I need it.

Zach

In my opinion, two separate cues is the only way to go. For both cues you want a stiff shaft.

dags
Are you sure about that ?
I thought a flexible shaft is what will get the ball up easier. Just as it will squirt the CB more.
This underscores the need for separate jump and break cues.

I am an engineer but not an expert on this. Am I wrong ?

Happy Holidays to All.

[dags_lax]

A flexible shaft will stay in contact with the cue ball longer than a stiffer creating a tendency to pinch the cue ball between the cloth and the tip when jacking up the butt of the cue. The same reason is why you don't want a soft tip or a heavy cue for jumping.

i reccomend the sledgehammer j/b. its a good break stick and the super hard tip makes it easy to jump. i jump with that better that i do my frog or my bunjee. :D also allison fisher uses a cuetec j/b combo. i have a cuetec j/b good for the money, not the best, but not the worst.