stinger vs. x-breaker

[lilhustler]

Has anyone used both and what are your oppinions



also does anyone know if he does a custom j/b

[spartan]

My buddys got one. I dont like it. The shafts was VERY thick over 14mm and the handle was very thick as well. I couldnt hold it comfortably. Ive never tried the X breaker though.

[Buckeye]

I have the stinger j/b sneaky pete. I think the shaft is 13mm, it feels the same as my stock Viking (size wise). The tip is REALLY hard and does provide a very hard hit. I'm not the best at breaking (regardless of cue) but I have had this about a month and it is improving my break steadily.

As for the build, the quality seems great and I believe the tip has a lifetime warranty. The cue feels like it is 19oz or so (maybe slightly lighter). The tip is great for jumping and I have had a lot of success with the jump portion. Overall it seems like a great j/b cue but I haven't tried any of the competitors myself.

[Devil]

if u wuld ask me i am not happy with the stinger i definatly think the BK2 or sledgehammer is more consistant and moreover the finish is very bad when compared with the sledgehammer or BK

[Buckeye]

This topic has been beat to death in other posts but one thing that I haven't seen discussed are the price points. The Bk2 and Sledge are 50%+ more expensive than the Stinger.

Not to say that this will make a difference to everyone, but it's worth pointing out. 8)

[Buckeye]

Sorry... I thought of one more thing :D

The fact that the Bk2 and Sledge both have the names in bold across the forearm REALLY turn me off. I guess I'm a little old school but I do love the traditional look of some of the other break cues. I would suggest that these companies offer to have the name optional. I do understand that it's great advertising but I can take care of the advertising verbally instead of having a flashy name on the cue.

Just the opinion of one consumer...

[dags_lax]

The shafts was VERY thick over 14mm

While I am not familiar with this particular cue it would surprise me that they would try to market a cue that doesn't meet BCA specs.

[spartan]

Dags, I felt the same way. It probably isnt but it feels very thick and has a VERY stiff taper.

[Buckeye]

The shafts was VERY thick over 14mm

While I am not familiar with this particular cue it would surprise me that they would try to market a cue that doesn't meet BCA specs.

I broke out the tools (a small caliper) this morning to do some testing on the stinger shaft. My Stinger is just a hair over 13mm. Using the same tools I was able to test my Viking as well which I know was bought as 13mm and this is still correct, slightly under due to sanding. I'm not disputing that the one you tried was over 14mm but the one that I have isn't. I'm not sure if there is difference in some of their shafts?

[Kambly]

buckeye...... i dont think there is much of price variation between the stinger and Bk or sledgehammer , for 40 50 bucks extra i need good quality stuff

[Tom]

A new generation X Breaker has just been released. It features a very cool looking thing on the bumper. They call it the energy maXimizer. Some discussion are avaliable on azbilliards.com, and pictures are also avaliable on the X Breaker site.

I am thinking of getting a new X Breaker in Valley Forge.

[spartan]

Why wait until Valley Forge? You can make your own. :wink: I dont think you are fooling anyone.

[nathar]

:lol:

[DEATHTRON]

Ya....he even capitalized the X in the name of the thing, AND, the guy that makes the x-breaker is on azbilliards........coincidence, I think not!

Zach