Top Specialty Pool Cues
As most pool players will tell you, as you start getting more serious about your game, you need to consider getting yourself specialty cues for certain shots. The most popular specialty cues are the break cue, jump cue and break jump cue.
There are a few reasons why you want to use a specialty cue rather than your shooting cue for breaking and jumping. Specialty cues typically feature harder tips which will give you more power and accuracy when jumping or breaking. Specialty cues are made to withstand the additional stress that is placed on the shaft when jumping or breaking. Using your shooting cue to jump or break can be potentially harmful to your shaft. Jump cues are intentionally shorter than shooting cues to give you more leverage when attempting a jump shot, providing for a better overall shot.
We carry a wide variety of jump cues, break cues and jump break cues, but below you'll find a short list of what we consider to be the best of breed in this category.
#1. The Elite "Heavy" Break Cue - $79.20
Weighing in at approximately 27oz, this new break cue will have you breaking like a cannon. Before buying, make sure that this monster break cue is legal in your league, as it has been banned by some leagues.
#2. The Stealth AT-1 Jump Cue - $99.95
Designed by American Cuemaker Master Builder Ned Morris and available exclusively from Stealth, the AT-1 Jump Cue is one of the most popular jumpers on the market. The AT-1 is a three-piece, BCA-legal, and is lighter than the average cue at just 7 ounces (11 ounces with the extension) compared to the standard 18- to 21-ounce cue.
#3. Predator BK2 Break Cue - $300
Engineered for explosive performance, this next-generation Predator break cue instantly delivers unparalled power, speed and accuracy. The BK2 features a unique 10 piece shaft constructed just for the BK2 along with a 4 piece, rear weighted butt and an extra hard phenolic and carbon tip. Also available with a wrap.
#4. Action ACT103 Jump Break Cue - $84
This extremely affordable jump break combo cue features beautiful birdseye maple and a phenolic tip. By far the best of breed for the sub-$100 jump break options.
#5. Mezz Power Break II - $320
Featuring the Deep Impact performance shaft, a super-hard black ignot tip and the X Ferrule, the Mezz Power Break II offers a legal break with power and accuracy rivaled only by Predator.
