Looking for the Perfect Break/Jump Cue

[tlane]

I have gone through about a half dozen jump/break cues. Can anyone suggest what they think is a great one. All around. :confused3:

[skor]

I got a players JB with a modified tip an ferrule that I really like, even better then high end cues.






you can read my review about it here:
http://www.seyberts.com/phpBB2/showthread.php?t=4554

[tlane]

I saw what you had posted and I have that same break / cue just not awith the one peice ferrue tip. Interesting idea. I will try anything at this point. Nothing just feels good. I am using a Nick Varner that is probably about 8 years old. Its nice but I feel as if there is something better. The new Air Varner NV-23-2 is a newer version of what I use now. I use it as my shooting cue too most of the time. I know its crazy and un heard of. Need to change alot in my game to get over APA rating of 7..... Thanks Skor

[Chuckles]

Talk to Jerry Powers and have him make you a Stinger to your specs.....( i.e. shaft diameter, taper etc..) beautiful cues that pack a punch.

[cswetta]

hey could someone tell me everything about the performance of the j&j 2729 jump/break cue? differences between the phenolic tip only and phenolic tip with phenolic ferrule would also help.. thank u

[skor]

hey could someone tell me everything about the performance of the j&j 2729 jump/break cue? differences between the phenolic tip only and phenolic tip with phenolic ferrule would also help.. thank u

I think that it's a great cue for its price.
It will get the job done just like many other JB cues that costs much more.
Being made completely from maple, it can be very light and light is good for breaking and jumping....

The benefit of a phenolic tip-ferrule combo is that it's more durable and there is no way that the tip will pop up during play, gives you some piece of mind during competition.

[McChen]

the j&j doesn't have a tip-ferrule combo. it may look like a one piece, but if you look closely the ferrule and tip are separate pieces. they probably do this as not to infringe on the sledgehammer patent. i've tried both types of j&j shafts, no real difference

[skor]

the j&j doesn't have a tip-ferrule combo. it may look like a one piece, but if you look closely the ferrule and tip are separate pieces. they probably do this as not to infringe on the sledgehammer patent. i've tried both types of j&j shafts, no real difference

Hey buddy, sorry to tell you but you are wrong....

J&J do offer a tip-ferrule combo for their jump cue and their jumb/break cues, they just don't show it on their site.

here is a picture of a brand new shaft I have from J&J that I got over a year ago, as you can see, it one piece combo tip-ferrule.

It is shorter then what you'll see on most other brands but I like it better as it doesn't sound as bad as the others..

[McChen]

that is the same one i have. on mine you had to look very closely but it was two pieces. in your picture i can't tell for sure. it can be very difficult to spot, if they've blended it well and polished it. you might need a magnifying glass to spot the bond line. i suppose it is possible that they did some one piece as well as the two piece

[skor]

It is a one piece phenolic.
There is no seam at all and I've taken a real close look...

I used to deal a lot with J&J and I sold over 20 JB cues from them, I've ordered them all with a combo tip-ferrule. They are available but I guess you have to specifically ask for them.

[McChen]

huh interesting...mine was described as a phenolic tip/ferrule, but when i looked closely i discovered mine was two pieces. it worked well though and it hasn't broken on me. i also had one with the white ferrule and i couldn't really tell the difference between the two

[cswetta]

thanks alot for the infor guys !
another thing, the J & J seems a good bang for the buck but am i better off saving up more for a better break cue if you guys know what i mean

[skor]

As I said before, I've sold over 20 of these cues and got any complaints about them, all shaft are still straight. On the other hand I've heard of top $$$ cues that had warped shafts....
Wood is wood and these things can happen at any level of cue.
The break cue take a lot of abuse as the pressure of the break shot and the jump shot are big on the shaft and joint. If you're budget is tight then go for those J&J cues, it's less heartache if something happen to it then a $400 cue.... especially if most of your pool sessions are in the local bar.

[cswetta]

good point made skor... again thanks for the info.. appreciate it

[cswetta]

ive got another question, i play with a 19oz cue.... i do feel a 19oz break cue would be just as good and i also understand that an 18oz delivers more speed... i just need some more info in that area if anyone can help.. thnks

[skor]

The lighter the cue, the faster you can swing your arm = the faster the cue will move = fast CB motion = big break :icon_biggrin:

It takes some practice to get a good break with a light cue as the stroking technic needs to be developed.
A beginner might feel that a heavy cue delivers a bigger break but as the player's level of game progress then he realize that a good break comes from the stroke and not the cue.

I suggest to get a break cue in 18 to 18.5 oz area and get used to it. Don't let it go so fast, work n your stroke.
My current J/B cue is 17.6oz and it feels great :roll:

[cswetta]

hey about the j&j.. does it come with an adjustable weightbolt?
if not are there any other simple ways to make it lighter?

[McChen]

it does have a weight bolt, though you can't tell in advance how heavy they are, it will vary from cue to cue