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McDermott Stinger NG05 - Break/Jump Cue with G-Core Shaft and Jump Handle

McDermott

$710.00

$639.00

McDermott cues and performance shafts are some of the most recognized products in the billiard industry. Manufactured in Menomonee Falls, WI, McDermott cues are known for quality construction, exotic...

$710.00

$639.00

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McDermott Stinger NG01 - Break/Jump Cue

McDermott

$485.00

$436.50

McDermott cues and performance shafts are some of the most recognized products in the billiard industry. Manufactured in Menomonee Falls, WI, McDermott cues are known for quality construction, exotic...

$485.00

$436.50

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Outlaw Iron horse - Break Cue

Outlaw

$335.00

$301.50

Built for players who want to dominate the table with a cue as fierce as their game, the Outlaw Iron Horse Break Cue combines power, precision, and unmatched style. Featuring a brown stained Maple...

$335.00

$301.50

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Players JB6 Break/Jump Pool Cue

Players

$230.00

$207.00

The Players JB6 Break/Jump Pool Cue has a natural Birdseye Maple and Rosewood forearm and butt with double quick-release joints and wrapless handle. 14mm Phenol

$230.00

$207.00

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What Makes a Good Break Cue

Three construction factors determine how a break cue performs:

Tip - Phenolic, Composite, or Hard Leather

Most break cues come with a phenolic, composite, or hard leather tip, all significantly harder than the layered leather tips used on playing cues. The harder the tip, the more energy transfers directly into the cue ball at contact rather than being absorbed. Phenolic tips deliver the most explosive energy transfer and are the most common choice on dedicated break cues. Hard leather tips offer slightly more cue ball control for players who want a more moderate break feel.

Shaft - Stiff Construction for Energy Transfer

Break cue shafts are built stiffer than playing shafts to maximize energy transfer at impact. A shaft that flexes through the break shot absorbs energy that should be going into the rack. Most break cues use a solid maple or carbon fiber shaft with minimal deflection engineering, low deflection matters less on a break shot where you're hitting closer to center than it does when playing more extreme english. Shaft diameter on break cues is typically larger than playing shafts, which also contributes to the stiff, powerful feel.

Weight - Personal Preference Above All

Some players prefer a heavier break cue for the mass it puts behind the shot. Others prefer a lighter cue for the cue speed they can generate with it. There is absolutely no wrong answer, the best weight for a break cue is the weight you are most comfortable with. Most break cues range from 18 to 25 ounces. If you're unsure where to start, 19 to 21 ounces is where many players land, but don't let that stop you from going heavier or lighter if it feels right. Most league rules cap break cue weight at 25 ounces.

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