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RACKRUNNER21
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Joined: 19-Sep-2006
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From: Bristol
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Posted: 2006-09-19 19:35
I am looking to get a new break cue and was just wandering what everybody's views were on the best break cue for cueball control and power was, i currently own a Sledgehammer 1 which although has a bit of power it is hard to control the cueball consistantly, i tried a BK2 but didnt think much of it and then i saw the a X-breaker a new break cue on the internet (www.xtremebilliard.com) i was just wandering if anybody has heard or broke with an X-breaker and what they thought?
Your comments would be appreciated
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JonnyC
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From: Leeds
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Posted: 2006-09-19 20:19
i do like x-breakers very nice and you do get a good break with them, from what i have seen and tried
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PC
Official Pro9 Tipster!
Joined: 14-Mar-2006
Posts: 780
From: Leeds
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Posted: 2006-09-19 23:25
For just breaking i dont think you can beat the first predator BK or another cue with a 314 shaft and either a moori quick, moori power or my personal preference a waterbuffalo tip (see the diamond) -----------------  [ This message was edited by: PC on 2006-09-19 23:25 ]
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craig
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Posted: 2006-09-19 23:49
On 2006-09-19 23:25 , PC Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! For just breaking i dont think you can beat the first predator BK or another cue with a 314 shaft and either a moori quick, moori power or my personal preference a waterbuffalo tip (see the diamond)
I think the first Pred BK is a great cue, but my Jerico Stinger is a better break cue. MUCH more solid hit and seems to spread the balls real easy, plus it is a great looking cue as well. Once i've shifted a few cues i'm going to try a Mezz PB2, i've only heard good things about them.
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jazzyjust
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
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From: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Posted: 2006-09-20 00:04
I use a X-Breaker & it's the best break cue I've used, & I've tried Predator BK & BK 2 which I couldn't get on with, my previous break cue was a Fury JB, then I change to the X-Breaker for a trail run and never gone back to the Fury so I have sold the Fury now.
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PC
Official Pro9 Tipster!
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From: Leeds
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Posted: 2006-09-20 00:13
possibly the best way to improve your break is not just the cue but to practice........and for that have a look at Charley Bonds website www.breakrak.com i have one and would highly reccommend one!!!!! as i think would anyone else who has one. If you have seen joe tuckers racking secrets he uses one on there. ----------------- [ This message was edited by: PC on 2006-09-20 00:13 ]
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craig
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Posted: 2006-09-20 00:18
I had a Fury JB, didn't really like it to much but it was a bit on the light side for me, so i guess that might be it. Have you got a mark 1 or 2 X-Breaker??? I'd be pretty intrested in trying one. [ This message was edited by: craig on 2006-09-20 00:54 ]
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Danny
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From: Manchester UK
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Posted: 2006-09-20 02:09
I've got a plain old Viking butt with a sledgehammer shaft.
I've also got a regular shaft for it with a Moori Power on it, which I've started to use more. Simply because I reckon one day, all tours will follow in the footsteps of the IPT and ban phenolic tips.
I dunno, I just think no matter what cue you use to break with. In 9 Ball, if you practise the break often enough, you can perfect it with any cue to a certain extent.
A phenolic tip will only help with power, and power is certainly not the key to a good break.
just my opinion.
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cowie
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From: North East
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Posted: 2006-09-20 10:02
cant go wrong with the Predator Bk (original). thats my choice
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carlo
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Joined: 20-Sep-2006
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Posted: 2006-09-20 10:28
anyone interested in buying a sledgehammer 2 mikegulyassy wrapped, and a talisman 2;4 case black im in s.london. [ This message was edited by: carlo on 2006-09-20 10:29 ]
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Destroyer
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Posted: 2006-09-20 10:29
yeah how much carlo ?
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carlo
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Posted: 2006-09-20 10:33
220
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Destroyer
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Posted: 2006-09-20 13:26
no thanks! 
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RACKRUNNER21
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From: Bristol
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Posted: 2006-09-20 13:36
Thanks for everybodys views.
I think i am going to stick with my order of an x-breaker as it would be qute hard to try and get a original BK as they have been discontinued i think.
PC The Breakrak thing looks good but i would get laughed out of local rileys bringing that in!
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Kyo
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Posted: 2006-09-20 14:49
On 2006-09-20 13:26 , Destroyer Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! no thanks! ROFL Destroyer - i was thinking the same lines. 
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malaguista
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Posted: 2006-09-20 15:20
Hope you are not going to play on the IPT Rackrunner as the X Breaker would be banned!!!!!!
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malaguista
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Posted: 2006-09-20 15:23
Sledgehammer 2 cues have been discontinued. The manufacturing of this cue is no longer taking place.
Check your warranty
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bruno
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
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Posted: 2006-09-20 15:28
RACKRUNNER21, get yoursel a cuetec vortex.
It has a 10 layer pig skin tip and can also be used as a jump cue.
I bought one earlier this year and it is really nice. Not as dear as a sledge (prob half the price!)
I'll PM you the link to a very reputable seller in the states.
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RACKRUNNER21
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From: Bristol
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Posted: 2006-09-20 16:05
On 2006-09-20 15:20 , malaguista Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hope you are not going to play on the IPT Rackrunner as the X Breaker would be banned!!!!!! I Wish!! can't afford the £2000 qualifier fee for IPT, 9-ball is my game although i do play 8-ball sometimes.
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Kyo
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Posted: 2006-09-20 16:12
On 2006-09-20 15:20 , malaguista Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hope you are not going to play on the IPT Rackrunner as the X Breaker would be banned!!!!!! Just out of curiosity, why is the x breaker banned?? I knew the phenolic tips where banned but why the x breaker?
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