Is a break cue worth it?
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. Over time, frequent hard breaks can also damage the pool cue shaft and joints.
What are break cues?
Simply put, break pool cues were made for breaking. They feature stronger ferrules and harder tips, allowing you to hit with maximum force without worrying about damaging your shaft or mushrooming your tip.
What break cue does SVB use?
Designed with his input, the SVB break cue is engineered for world-class performance. This cue comes with Cuetec’s revolutionary CT-15K Carbon Composite Shaft featuring a 12.5mm hard Tiger® tip with bakelite ferrule.
What is the best break cue tip?
Phenolic. In recent years phenolic tips have become popular on break cues, replacing classic hard leather tips for many players. Phenolic resin tips are good for players who want to add more power to their break because they can transfer the maximum amount of energy from your cue to the cue ball.
Can you play pool with a break cue?
Everyone can play with a pool cue but not with a break cue. Break cues come with hard tips or phenolic tips, and hard tips are known for speeding up ball movements on the board rather than spin. Break shots need a cue tip that can withstand stress, which is a hard tip cue.
What is the heaviest break cue?
This breaker generates power through its massive weight. Rather than weighing just 20oz or 21oz, the Heavy weighs in at approximately 27oz, making it one of the heaviest breakers on the market….Description.
| Tip: | 13.25mm Phenolic |
|---|---|
| Wrap: | Black and White Irish Linen |
| Sleeve: | Black Maple |
| Plate: | Steel |
| Bumper: | Black rubber |
Can I play with a break cue?
How long is a break cue?
Cues are tapered sticks, typically about 57–59 inches (about 1.5 m) long and usually between 16 and 21 ounces (450–600 g), with professionals gravitating toward a 19-ounce (540 g) average. Cues for carom tend toward the shorter range, though cue length is primarily a factor of player height and arm length.
What cue and shaft does Shane Van Boening use?
Cuetec Cynergy 15K Carbon
Cuetec Cues Proudly introduces the all-new cue lines featuring the Cuetec Cynergy 15K Carbon Composite Shaft. These Cues have been designed and developed with the input and direction of five-time U.S. Open Champion, Shane Van Boening, the Cynergy 15K was engineered for world-class performance.
What is Shane Van Boening cue?
Shane’s cue is 12.5mm at the tip.
How heavy should pool cue be?
18-21 oz
The ideal cue stick weight varies and depends on one’s personal preference. However, heavier sticks providing similar accuracy and speed tend to break with greater power than lighter cues. For the break cue, you want a stick that falls under the standard weight (18-21 oz).