Seeking recommendation of jump/break cue with decent "player" qualities

DJ14.1

With today's equipment (that I am very outdated on) are there any jump / break cues that also make reasonable playing cues? I know those are generally conflicting ideas, and I don't want one that's great at everything, but is "decent" at everything possible? Maybe a combination of cue and tip selection?

Basically, I wouldn't mind having such a cue for lazy days at the bar league when I just don't feel like bringing the whole bag.

Anything out there that fits the description? Recommendations?

Thanks

cubswin · 08-22-2016, 03:47 PM

Gilbert is the only one I'd use for all three things.

Johnny Rosato · 08-22-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ14.1

With today's equipment (that I am very outdated on) are there any jump / break cues that also make reasonable playing cues? I know those are generally conflicting ideas, and I don't want one that's great at everything, but is "decent" at everything possible? Maybe a combination of cue and tip selection?

Basically, I wouldn't mind having such a cue for lazy days at the bar league when I just don't feel like bringing the whole bag.

Anything out there that fits the description? Recommendations?

Thanks

Andy Gilbert J/B is known for this. I might possibly sell mine!

peterskw · 08-22-2016, 03:55 PM

I've used my friend's Gilbert J/B to shoot with and I've always shoot great with it. It might be the white diamond tip.

P.S. It also breaks and jumps great!

KP

Shawn Armstrong · 08-22-2016, 03:59 PM

There are only two I would even mention. Andy Gilbert, and also The Mace by Rick Howard.

Ken_4fun · 08-22-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cubswin

Gilbert is the only one I'd use for all three things.

That would be my first choice too.

Second choice would be a MACE (Rick Howard) J/B cue.

Either one would be great.

Ken

Mark V · 08-23-2016, 03:25 AM

Pete Omen makes a great JB that is very playable

slide13 · 08-23-2016, 05:00 AM

Gilbert for sure. It's an outstanding playing cue as well as a breaker and jumper. Even though I have a Samsara break/jump tip on it now I'll still play an occasional rack out with it. Tip sounds awful but cue feels great.

DJ14.1 · 08-23-2016, 04:09 PM

I would probably tip it up to be a player and accept whatever negative jump/break consequences there are. Haven't decided yet. Thanks for the replies guys.

If anybody wants to sell their Gilbert J/B and they're a reasonable drive from Philly (I would need to hit a few with it), be happy to take a look. Thanks again

ZeroSkylineX · 06:19 PM

Maybe I'm the odd ball but Players Pure X J/B cue. If the promotion is still on, they offered to give a free playing shaft with it.

Edit: I just checked, Seyberts is still offering the free playing shaft. Your choice of 11.75mm or 12.75mm. Comes in black or white: https://www.seyberts.com/jump/break-...ump/break-cue/