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-Dazza-
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Posted: 2007-08-11 16:44
Hi All,
Just wondered if you would give me your views on the best Break Cue on the market at the moment.
I have a Sledgehammer Break/Jump at the moment but i find it very difficult to control the cue ball, although the power on the shot is immense and i am making balls from the break i find that i have no shot on the next ball due to the cue ball being on a cushion.
I was looking at either the BK2 or the X-Breaker but i am willing to venture away from Predator if there was a better one out there.
If i were to get rid of the Sledgehammer i would also be getting a new jump cue. I hear the Predator Air is awesome and also the Mezz Airshooter.
Could you give me any views on which would be the best Jump cue to purchase also.
Cheers Guys
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Deano
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From: Nottingham
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Posted: 2007-08-11 17:29
X Breaker mate.......
fantastic break cue and just as good for jumping.....
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Riggers
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Posted: 2007-08-11 21:11
You can't got wrong with BK2 or X-Breaker and if they aren't working I'd say think you need to spend more time practicing your break and learning off the best players than worrying about the cue.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-11 22:39
The Best break cues on the market anywhere, are the Varney J/B's by US cuemaker, Kevin Varney. I have been looking all over AZB forums, and every single person, that has got one of his break cues, have said that it pretty much blows the X Breaker away. If any of you want to, I'll get the contact details for Kevin, and for those of you interested, can get in touch with him, and see what he's got to offer  I'm looking to order one in the next month or so Willie ----------------- If ya got 'em, smoke 'em [ This message was edited by: TheWizard on 2007-08-11 22:40 ]
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-Dazza-
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Posted: 2007-08-12 08:40
Deano - if it's ok can i have a few breaks with your X-Breaker when we next practice.
Wizard - Does Kevin Varney have a website in which i could look into these break cues, if not i would appreciate if you could get me the contact details.
Cheers
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Deano
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Posted: 2007-08-12 11:49
yeah sure mate, see ya next week.
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Deano
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Posted: 2007-08-12 19:55
look on az billiards mate, he sells all his cues on there......
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Mike_A
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Posted: 2007-08-12 20:20
Admin Edit: I've passed on your post as a private message.[ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-08-12 20:22 ]
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-12 20:26
Deano is Right, you can find him on AZB, but I have sent him a message, asking him for contact deails and as soon as I hear from him, I'll let you guys know Willie
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Deano
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Posted: 2007-08-12 20:57
from whatI've been told by the guys on AZB, his cues are top quality though guys, Willies right top cue maker.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-12 22:17
Some rep points will be sent to you on AZB, next time I'm on there , btw, what's your screename on there? Varney J/B's are the way to go guys, without a doubt Willie
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Deano
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Posted: 2007-08-12 22:49
deano1772 mate.......
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-12 23:08
Cool :0, I'll send you some rep points on there later, as I'll most likely be online for another hour or so yet lol Willie
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Deano
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Posted: 2007-08-12 23:12
ok mate, thanks Willie
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-12 23:16
Anytime buddy Willie
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SteveBurford
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Posted: 2007-08-13 01:59
has anyone played with a Gulyassy, very nice looking cues.
sb..
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-14 06:43
Gulyassy are great break cues, there would very easily rival the 3rd Gen X Breaker and the Jericho Stinger J/B, but again, from the reviews that I've read, they fall short of the Varney J/B. For anyone that are interested in a Varney J/B, then I have chatted with Kevin and he has given me his e-mail address, then PM me, and I'll send it to you. I would also recommend that if you guys are interested, you may get in soon, because from what I gather, there's quite a list of people looking for a top quality basher. Willie ----------------- If ya got 'em, smoke 'em [ This message was edited by: TheWizard on 2007-08-14 06:45 ]
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Jump_Shot
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Posted: 2007-08-14 09:53
i have a stinger jump break cue i think not sure if its any good tho as i only just bought it off a mate, its from america i think ----------------- Player in the making!!!!! [ This message was edited by: Jump_Shot on 2007-08-14 09:54 ]
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-08-14 10:34
Yes, the Stinger J/B's are made by US Cuemaker, Jerry Powers, the tip is made of a canvas resin pheonolic, but the ferrule has a small core out of it, and the cue tip, is actually shaped like a golf tee, so that all the shaft absorbs the shock from the cuepower that is used on the break, therefore supposedly helping to give that little bit extra power.
I'm not sure what the standard taper is on the Stinger, but they are definitely amoungst the highest end quality break cues out there.
Of the best break cues out there at the moment to my knowledge are.
1. Varney J/B
2. 3rd Gen X-Breaker, Gulyassey J/B, Andy Gilbert J/B, Stinger J/B or Sledgehammer J/B
I hope that this helps a little.
Willie
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Jump_Shot
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Posted: 2007-08-14 11:40
cheers for the info,
i find the tip very hard and dont consistantly get a positive break, then again i only got it and played with it sunday, and only started playing on the bigger table friday lol
so hopefully a little more practice and ill get to grips wi it
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