What is a Jump Break Cue?
Both figuratively and literally, the two hardest shots in pool are the Break Shot and the Jump Shot.
It’s possible to use a regular Play Cue for Break and Jump shots, but it’s even better if you can utilize a specialty cue for a specialty shot.
A Jump Break Cue Can Help You Execute Challenging Shots More Easily
Jump Break Cue Usage
Break Shots and Jump Shots can both require extra force, compared to a traditional shot, so it makes sense to protect your regular play cue by switching to a special-purpose cue.
Until recently, Break Cues and Jump Cues were each separate devices, but eventually the two cue types were combined into the Jump Break Cue.
Jump Shots and Break Shots Require More Force Than Standard Shots
Break And Jump Shots
Break Shots benefit from a cue with a long reach, which helps propel the cue ball along the length of the table.
Jump Shots are easier to make with a shorter cue, which provides more leverage and control.
Break Shots and Jump Shots are Much Easier to Perform with a Specialized Cue
Jump Break Cues are the best of both worlds, since they can help you make powerful opening break shots, as well as get out of tricky table positions by using a jump shots.
What Is A Jump Break Cue?
Jump Break cues generally feature a harder tip, plus the ability to remove the rear portion of the butt.
The long configuration is for Break Shots, and by removing a section of the the butt, the cue becomes a short cue which is ideal for for a Jump Shots.
Jump Break Cues: Which to Choose
Modern Jump Break cues are available for sale in every weight, material, color, wrap, and price you can imagine.
Many Jump Break cues feature a state-of-the-art bakelite phenolic tip. which is hard enough to stand up to almost anything you can throw at it.
Choosing YOUR Jump Break Cue
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