Are break cues legal?

Break Cues/Shafts/Tips: Sometimes combined with jump cues to form a jump-break cue, these cues/shafts/tips are allowed in Tournament play for breaking.

Can you play pool with a break cue?

A break cue is an alternative pool cue to a playing cue, and offers a high-performance option for one of the most fun shots in pool – the break. Break cue construction makes it a perfect tool for pounding the cue ball extremely hard, extremely often.

Should you use a break cue?

One of the main reasons players opt for a breaking cue is to avoid wear and tear on their playing cues. Breaking requires more force and has a greater impact on the pool cue's tip, especially if it is a leather tip. With repeated breaks, the leather tip of a nice cue will mushroom over time.

What is the legal weight for a break cue?

Per BCA rules, a pool cue may not weigh more than 25 oz. There is no maximum length specified. The tip may not be wider than 14 mm, and the ferrule may not be longer than one inch. Note that many people feel, intuitively, that a heavier cue would break better, but such is not necessarily the case.

What break cue do the pros use?

Cuetec Bullet Break Cue. The Cuetec Bullet Break might be cheaper than most in this list but still packs enviable power. Some of the top pool pros, such as Shane Van Boening, use this cue stick.

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What cue does Efren use?

Fueled by the demands of the professional player comes the revolutionary Pro Series cues.

What cue did Tom Cruise use?

The famous scene in the 1986 sequel to The Hustler, The Color of Money where Tom Cruise is given a beautiful cue by Paul Newman and told, “It's a Balabushka,” made the name Balabushka synonymous with top quality pool cues.

Is a heavier or lighter break cue better?

The idea is that the lighter the cue, the faster you can swing it. And the faster you can swing it, the harder you can break. Because this theory revolves around acceleration and speed, lighter break cues are good for players who are able to be accurate with a fast, athletic break stroke.

Are heavier break cues better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.

Is a heavy break cue better?

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.

What is the best tip size for a break cue?

It should always be the same diameter as your shaft – no smaller. A smaller tip will give you more control over spin, but may also cause more miscues. A larger tip will give you less spin control, but a more powerful, consistent shot. With American cues, the standard size is usually around 12 or 13mm.

What is the best wood for break cue?

Both ash and maple are perfectly able to provide you with a full range of shots and also vary in terms of weight, as with everything else, when it comes to choice it is a personal thing, some thing maple is better, other prefer ash.

Can you jump with a break cue?

This is the proper and only legal way to execute a jump shot, and this is why it makes sense that a jump cue is shorter. So there you have it, a jump/break cue is used as kind of a multi-tool in the sport of pool. Personally, I prefer to have a separate break and jump cue, but to each their own. Have fun!

What are illegal breaks in pool?

For a break to be legal, at least four balls must be driven to the rails or a ball must be pocketed. Otherwise, the balls are re-racked and re-broken by the same player. A game not legally broken but resulting in a scratch or foul will be re-racked and broken by the opposite player.

What weight pool cue do most pros use?

While professional billiards players tend to use pool sticks that weigh about 19 ounces, it is a better idea for beginners to use pool sticks that are a bit lighter (around 15 ounces) while they are still learning how to pocket those tough shots with ease.

What are sneaky Pete cues?

A Sneaky Pete is designed to look like a poorer quality, traditional house cue instead of a custom cue. The idea behind this was that people would underestimate the capabilities of their opponent and be susceptible to being hustled.

What is the hardest cue tip?

What is the strongest cue?

The Black Hole Cue has extremely high Force, Aim, and Speed, with all three skills almost being maxed out. It also has a few bars in Time, giving the player some precious extra seconds to figure out their shot in a difficult situation. Players can obtain the Black Hole Cue by obtaining pieces from games in Mumbai.

How often should you chalk your cue?

How Often Should You Chalk Your Cue? Some players find success re-chalking after every other shot, but others prefer to re-chalk before each shot they take. You can chalk your cue more sparingly if you want, but if you need to take a shot with some spin, it's a good idea to apply some chalk.

What is the heaviest break cue?

HEAVY BREAK CUE: Want a stronger break? The Elite "Heavy" Break Cue is the answer. This breaker generates power through its massive weight. The Heavy weighs in at approximately 27oz, making it one of the heaviest breakers on the market.

What is the average speed of a cue ball on break?

The speed of break shots ranged from 22 to 26 MPH, the average being 24 MPH. The top speed of 26 MPH was recorded for several break shots by Mike Sigel. At this speed, the cue ball reached the one ball in 0.12 seconds.

What is the most expensive pool stick?

The McDermott Intimidator Masterpiece Cue - $150,000. Owning the most expensive playable pool cue in the world will set you back about $150,000. The Intimidator, like all great art, lives up to its name. When you pull out your one-of-a-kind pool cue, your opponent is sure to feel threatened.

Why are Balabushka cues so expensive?

Balabushka turned out approximately 1,200 handcrafted cues during his 16-year cue-making career, spanning from 1959 to his death in 1975. His cues are highly valued collectors items, made more so after being prominently featured in Martin Scorsese's 1986 film The Color of Money.

What is a babushka pool stick?

The Balabushka pool cue replicas continue to be in high demand by players and collectors alike. Balabushka pool cue replicas typically feature Irish Linen Wraps, 13mm Pro Taper Shafts, Birdseye Maple Forearms, Stainless Steel Joints and a replica George Balabushka Signature.

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