Due to high demand and back log of orders, Greg is no longer taking orders on break cues for now.
@grayrecluse74962 жыл бұрын
Why not just work on your grip strength?
@millionairesclubllc31932 жыл бұрын
@@grayrecluse7496 more than that. It's about everything in a break. Follow thru, body position, putting your body into it. Grip strength is the least thing. In fact the grip should always be loose in breaking just like playing. Too tight gives problems following thru and staying straight. The power isn't in the gripping
@darriensira7608 Жыл бұрын
@The Billiard Corner. Will Greg ever make this cue again, I’m super interested
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
@@darriensira7608 He will if he can clear his backlog. Last I spoke to him a couple months ago he still wasn't taking orders. Maybe in 1-2 years....
@Peytonthepoolhustler4 ай бұрын
Where do you get ine
@breakingballswithtony68973 жыл бұрын
I own the Bk Rush and I have to say that the balls break better for me with less effort. I used to try and kill it but i lost all cue ball control and the balls didn't really spread well. Then I realized that letting the cue do the work very much like a golf club would do, my breaks began looking like professional breaks with much better control. I think many break cues can do the job but you have to find what works for you. Try using other people's break cues as it will save you money. Great job on the video and beautiful table!! Nice break cue!
@3spressoShot Жыл бұрын
Hitting where your actually aiming is the most important part. Like you said you were breaking too hard and losing the ball so you were losing energy transfer. Now your hitting more accurate so a technically weaker break might still be transforming more energy into the rack. It’s all about break technique. I do think the bk rush has some things going for it which makes it a good break cue. It doesn’t have the hardest tip ever which means chalk holds better and less miscues. Plus ld properties also helps since a power break has so many moving parts. That’s said if your power break technique is solid you can break hard and get good spread with any cue. I have buddies that use the bk and I have a lot of experience with it … I like it. I personally break with a cheap sneaky Pete that I changed the plastic ferrule and put a micarta ferrule and a g10 tip. I spent like 85 bucks over all. And I have one of the best breaks at my pool hall. I think the fact that g10 is so unforgiving it made me work on my break technique. Figure out what style of power break suits you and work on it like you would any other part of your game. Look at Jeff de Luna and svb two of the best breakers in the world with very different break styles
@tonyhayes33843 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a GOOD custom made (by a good maker) jump break...
@bertblue968311 ай бұрын
For years, decades, I broke with a one piece house cue. Just bought the sledgehammer by McDermott. Been using it two months and although not a much noticeable difference in the break / spread, it's nice to be able to travel with a dedicated break cue. I don't regret the purchase but I also doubt it's worth the $450.
@arthatis7 ай бұрын
Still feel that way? I really want a break cue but it seems kinda silly over just breaking with a house guy if i'm not a pro or semi pro player.
@TheBilliardCorner7 ай бұрын
If you really enjoy the game and want better equipment, it's worth it. If just casually play ever blue moon, save your money.
@kevinbui40593 ай бұрын
I think paying $450 or more for a good jump/break or break cue is worth it. Even though the break cue isn't used as much as your playing cue, it does end up being used quite a bit, especially if you are playing winner breaks or an alternating break format. I personally break with a BK Rush, and when I first got it, I was a bit worried that I overpaid for it, however, the more and more I use it (and it's been more than 3 or 4 years now), the more I realize that the BK Rush is worth the money. There's certainly no magic break cue for breaking. You still need to work on breaking just like you would with any other skill. It's a combination of control and power. You won't get a good break by lacking in one or the other.
@millionairesclubllc31932 жыл бұрын
That clear bullet proof tip has been ab insider secret for break cues for sometime. Just like that ferrule upgrade of better "special" material.
@Zigarius11232 ай бұрын
I own a bk rush jump/break blue and black carbon. You can buy a valhalla by viking and put a white diamond on it and het almost the same result. Atill love my bl
@BillyTheKid-hh4dd Жыл бұрын
Good review about without telling how much you paid for it it's kind of hard to determine value. I love my Pechauer Black Ice. For around $450 I see a TON of value vs. anything else on the market
@tylermassey8735 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful cue man, what ferrule do you have on it? I have a bulletproof tip, that works very well on my break cue. I’m wondering if changing the ferrule will also help with power/jumping
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
Thank you, the ferrule is Black phenolic
@tylermassey8735 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner Cool cool, I’m wanting to get the Black Ice Pechauer shaft/Phenolic ferrule with maybe a Bulletproof or Taom 2.0 Just kind of experimenting.
@jeremeypope22122 жыл бұрын
Love this review would love to see with a carbon shaft. All blacked would look beautiful
@mrpoolplayer6379Ай бұрын
Go ahead, make a list of everything that Cue has taught you. We will wait.
@ChickenBoo19894 жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on the cuetec breach break cue at some point? :D
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
If I can get one to demo I will.
@Passarinho86 Жыл бұрын
Planning to get a custom break cue. Do you think I should ask for reverse taper?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
Greg is currently not taking orders anymore due to extreme high demand.
@michaelbarroso62383 жыл бұрын
Where do I get your break jump tip I’m interested
@zanethind Жыл бұрын
My friend had the Carbon Fibre BK Rush
@abdulahmad81404 жыл бұрын
Can you do one for Lucasi Cues? i feel they are really under-rated.
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Yes :)
@djpingy6 ай бұрын
I need to know what part of the cue ball you hit to get cue ball jump high on the break?
@TheBilliardCorner6 ай бұрын
Center ball, elevated cue, downward stroke. Mike Dechaine could hit the ceiling haha. Look up his break.
@inverted3113 жыл бұрын
What are you using under the cue ball while breaking and or jumping? Also, do you need to use chalk on those types of tips and can they be used for all around use? Thank you..🤙
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
Just a piece of cloth meant for cleaning glasses. I do chalk the acrylic tip. The acrylic tip is generally much to hard for a normal playing cue.
@Gradam883 жыл бұрын
Wow...I think I need that
@keyking91193 жыл бұрын
Love the content of like to see a review on the new Viking carbon fiber
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will try to get one to review.
@johnbenavides72344 жыл бұрын
How much was this cue in comparison to the BK rush? Very Interesting design.
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Depends on how to spec out the cue. The design makes this cue a BEAST!
@michaelsu5383 жыл бұрын
Do you feel that the weight has a lot of impact on the cue ball speed and general spread of the break? It’s just 24 ounces is pretty heavy and a lot of players do prefer lighter break sticks.
@JH-fk8ow2 жыл бұрын
it really depends more on how good your timing, technique and arm speed is, rather than cue weight. heavier cue can give you more breaking power only if you can keep the speed similar to the lighter cue. Tho heavier cue wont give you as much breaking power as you would get from a faster arm speed. If you got alot of fast twitch muscles you can generate alot more cue speed with lighter cue than heavier cue to a point and/or you can get the same cue speed in very short compact break stroke that gives alot of cueball control. With heavy cue you are forced to take longer back swing to accelerate the cue. I like 17-18ounce break cue and can break pretty hard without any body action.
@millionairesclubllc31932 жыл бұрын
@4:23 scare everyone at the pool hall . 😂😂
@waves61023 жыл бұрын
I would like to order this cue but I can't find your name in your videos or anything specific about the cues build nor does the link to Greg's site help me as it's a very poor website. How can you tell him what you want to buy when he doesn't even have an item list with prices to glance through?
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Mike P. Just contact Greg for info. His contact is listed on his website.
@waves61023 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner alright I'll give that a try. Thanks
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
@@waves6102 NP
@waves61024 жыл бұрын
Can you please go into detail about exactly what specs Greg gave you in that cue? How can I get one? I'm not very good at navigating websites so your link in description hasnt really helped me. Thanks.
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
You can order the cue with whatever specs you want. Just go to Greg's website and on the front page is his contact info. Shoot him an email, text of ring.
@SidneyB764 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the cue, George ,,,? Great Video sir , love your presentation and information. Keep up the good work, I found you in the chat room the other day on the Fedor Gorst match replay and I am super happy I did ! Can’t wait for your next uploads and KEEP GRINDING SIR !!!
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support! This is called a "reverse taper break cue" custom made by Greg Sowder.
@SidneyB764 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner Thank you sir ! You are on the right path, You are very Affable/ Likeable and your clean, informative screen persona is what the Billards Community Needs. I will tell my pool community and friends about you and I wish you well and Stay Safe !!!! Keep up the Good work !
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
@@SidneyB76 Wow, thank you so much.
@shiftgears2113 жыл бұрын
what's the black square you use under the cue ball to not mark up the cloth? just got my home table and haven't wanted to jump because the cloth is new lol
@mikecozzi46873 жыл бұрын
just a piece of spare felt
@runngunn Жыл бұрын
Is that you around the 25 second mark on the table? If so what is your name?
@kyzersoze.musicology Жыл бұрын
What’s the actual brand or name of the clear tip? You didn’t say what it was 🤷♂️
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
No brand, Greg Sowder makes it himself
@kyzersoze.musicology Жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner any chance you’ve used a Bulletproof clear tip or a G10? If so, which one do you like more?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
@@kyzersoze.musicology I’ve tested both of those and didn’t like them as much. The only clear tip I like is the one Greg Sowder made for me in this video. The new Kamui Sai is pretty great as well.
@kyzersoze.musicology Жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner any experience with Horo White storm tip?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
@@kyzersoze.musicology No experience with the Horo
@bensonliang47023 жыл бұрын
Just asking this out of curiosity, that tip material, is that legal in tournaments?
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Acrylic tip, no clue if its legal or not.
@donvegher1553 жыл бұрын
I just left a BCA regional tournament, and my PiKU break tip was approved, so I would guess that all clear tips are acceptable.
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@donvegher155 Good to know, thanks for clarifying
@stan2212552 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you already said somewhere in the comments but who makes that tip?
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
Greg Sowder made it. Not a branded tip.
@RayEvangelista70 Жыл бұрын
What tip did he put on the cue?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
No brand, Greg Sowder made it in his shop. He used a very high quality acrylic that he sourced.
@rnjeezus5754 жыл бұрын
At last we’re shown the so called bkrush killer...seems pretty nice! The butt design is pretty interesting. How do you manage to get the cueball to pop up that high?? Do you hit a certain part of the cueball or is it all power?
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
It's a combination of a few things: cue design, power and technique. The reverse taper design allows me to choke up on the cue to deliver a powerful compact stroke. With a slightly elevated cue (striking the cue ball near center), the cue ball will pop.
@meismtheism15274 жыл бұрын
Love the butt of your playing cue. Looks very similar to my Schon Ltd 305!
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Meism Theism Schon cues are awesome!
@vincentgabriele98233 жыл бұрын
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@traviswilson47523 жыл бұрын
How much was the break cue if you don’t mind me asking
@thejrodshow76794 жыл бұрын
Try the Peri Vr1 great break cue for around 300. Their punch break cues are best production jumper out there.
@virgilemessager93262 жыл бұрын
very nice video ! have to say that you are breaking on a 7 foot table so the break is not very representative of the true power of it. But i imagine that this cue is breaking nice ;)
@ohsoleohmio3 жыл бұрын
24 oz isnt that a bit heavy ?
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
We adjusted the weight to around 22.5oz after this review. Cue is very well balanced and you don't feel it.
@nguyenminhtuan5396 Жыл бұрын
How can you popped the cue ball so high?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
Hit the cue ball near center cue ball with an elevated butt (downward stroke)
@nguyenminhtuan5396 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorneryeah I will try praticing it. It's a fundamental part of svb break to pop the cue ball, but I still can't do it :(
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
@@nguyenminhtuan5396 lower your speed at first and work your way up. Don't try to use absolute power yet. You can try to shorten your bridge, elevate your bridge hand a little higher and strike with a downward motion. You will find that it pops the cue ball. If you still can't, practice breaking with your hand on the back rail to aid in your elevation. Give me an update if you need more help, I can always show you via facetime etc.
@nguyenminhtuan5396 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner thanks man. Your information is really helpful.
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
@@nguyenminhtuan5396 np
@jinxingsong92433 жыл бұрын
Between BK RUSH and Lambros Break cue, which one you suggest?
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Lambros
@elpresidente33563 жыл бұрын
That custom break cue from that cue master in Vancouver, WA looks and plays amazing! Congratulations on being able to score a cue as awesome as that.. it looked beautifully constructed. I love the new Tiger Icebreaker Sev + jump break cue.. The most versatile stick I've ever owned. I won't post a link because you know how to find it if you are curious.. I'm not here to shill,, just to say you should do a review of this stick. Its tip should be illegal.. you could almost play with it as well as jump and break.. the compound the break/jump tip has a intuitive reaction that I have not experienced before. Thanks for all the great reviews..
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I actually use to own a Tiger Icebreaker 2, one of my favorite break cues on the market.
@jaynosowsky97083 жыл бұрын
How much was the break cue??? Kinda important information
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Contact Greg for updated pricing.
@davinalcadaz45952 жыл бұрын
Can you show us how to change your cue tip the way you do it ?
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
Greg Sowder does all my tip work
@manuelcordova1978 Жыл бұрын
what is the brands name of that new break & jump cue, the bk rush cue killer
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
It's a custom cue made by Greg Sowder he calls the "reverse taper break cue".
@reality8498-m8h2 жыл бұрын
Is there a link to order this cue? I can't find the BK Rush Killer.
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
Greg Sowder is no longer taking orders at this time due to being booked out in orders.
@MrKinghuman Жыл бұрын
That style of butt was done before by another company, can't remember the company, but it was a factory made break cue.
@darthrich46 Жыл бұрын
Can you please review the jflowers break cue
@HongcouverBilliards4 жыл бұрын
Very nice VDO! The cue is beautiful as well as the tip but is a little too heavy fro my liking. Though cue is nice, your TECHNIQUE was INSANE! HAT off for those JUMP/BREAK shots. GREATS SHOT! looking forward for your nice content! keep it up!
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
@vondremcdonald61224 жыл бұрын
so.. what kind of breakstick is it... I wanna buy one.
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Greg Sowder Reverse Taper Break Cue
@donvegher1553 жыл бұрын
If you are going to test break cues and/or tips, just a suggestion, get a BreakRak. It will show actual speed of the break and take the subjective element and opinion out.
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
You want to pay for the breakrack haha? ;) There will be many limitations with a small channel like mine, hope you understand.
@donvegher1553 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner Surely there is someone around you that has one you can borrow when you do these reviews.
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
@@donvegher155 Unfortunately no
@fishblade24 жыл бұрын
Just a fun idea since you test a lot of different products, I would love to see a decent review of the drill instructor’s g10 break cue. It’s extremely light and stares to produce more speed and faster cue ball speeds. Heard mix reviews but would love to see more of it in action since there is really no video reviews of it barely.
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
I must have missed your comment. Great suggestion, if I get the opportunity to test it, I'll post a video.
@3spressoShot Жыл бұрын
Do you know your break speed on a power break ?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
I think I used the Predator break speed app before and it was around 29ish. No control at all haha
@seanlowkey93882 ай бұрын
Is this that “emotional damage” guy?
@TheBilliardCorner2 ай бұрын
Lmao
@ramensospicy29922 жыл бұрын
is this a bar table?
@ghettojohnny2 жыл бұрын
what is the Black Mat/Pad under the Cue Ball?
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
piece of cloth meant to clean eye glasses
@ghettojohnny2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner sorry, ment the purpose of it. Thanks
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@ghettojohnny @ghetto johnny When breaking hard, white marks appear in the cloth due to the follow through of the break cue. The cloth prevents the white marks/wear.
@snajdr22823 жыл бұрын
Where I can buy it?
@danilojones71933 жыл бұрын
Ohhh weeee niceeeee
@MJH2114 жыл бұрын
24oz is crazy. 18-18.5 bk rush breaks like an animal imo. Heavy break cue is counter productive imo
@ljhookem143 жыл бұрын
@Mark Halvorsen I could put (2) 24oz cues in your hand and both will feel very different in weight. It’s hard to have that opinion without even trying a cue built like this one. He explained pretty well that the weight of this break cue was balanced well and with the tapered butt it’s not hard to realize that it likely feels like he likes his old break cues of 20oz. I also like a 19.85 - 20oz break cue in weight. The choke up method of breaking has long been spoken about by Joe Tucker in his Racking Secrets videos. It’s common sense as well when you think about it but most amateurs don’t do this. Jeff DeLuna used to break with a 25oz break cue and he is one of the best in the World at breaking. Phillipine players even with their playing cues use a more choked up back hand and it’s because they get more accuracy with this in their playing cue and when breaking, it delivers a longer lever with your back arm which translates into more power. Great video EW and wish I saw this when you originally released it.
@ohsoleohmio3 жыл бұрын
@@ljhookem14 choked up means holding the cue nearer the shaft ?
@ljhookem143 жыл бұрын
@@ohsoleohmio your back hand that holds the back of the cue is basically closer to your bridge hand than what is normal. If we consider normal to be 90deg from elbow to back grip hand being choked up means to have a smaller angle with your back grip hand more forward than what is “normal”.
@everythingbobbywolfe7 ай бұрын
I hit with the 25 ounce rage. You need ear plugs when I'm around. I've hit many breaks when 13 balls end up on the head string side of the table. I actually got to hit slower with it than when I used an 18 ounce scorpion. Makes me control it even better, now.
@williamsnider6277 Жыл бұрын
Isn't that too heavy to be legally used in league?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
Not sure, I don't play league anymore so it's not a concern for me. The weight can be adjusted though.
@trichotillomaniac19592 жыл бұрын
What size is your table?
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
7ft bar box
@Seminolebrave78 Жыл бұрын
Also what tip is that?
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
Clear acrylic tip that Greg Sowder makes
@johnevans14533 жыл бұрын
Greg Sowder is great!
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
One of the best
@Seminolebrave78 Жыл бұрын
How much are they?
@allgf Жыл бұрын
They have some really nice stickers on the bk rush an some of the other high priced carbonfiber cues. ...custom cues an shafts take weeks if not months to make. These high priced sticker cues take about 5 minutes to make . 10 years old if you showed up with a cue with stickers on it they laugh you out of the poolhall. 🤔
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
You're spot on. The cue shown in this video took over a year to make.
@stefanciubotaru46113 жыл бұрын
What tip is this ??? kamikaze or bulletproof ???
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Greg made it out of Acrylic. No brand.
@stefanciubotaru46113 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner do you still swear by it ??? Hope you have the chance to do the comparison of break tips … or regular tips … just like you did with the chalk …
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@stefanciubotaru4611 I enjoy using it a lot still
@MrBindzz4 жыл бұрын
How much was this break cue?
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Contact Greg for updated pricing
@Dysusfusion4 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video better describing the acrylic tip? Never heard of that before
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps I'll do a tip video in the future. The clear tip is super hard and holds chalk pretty well. Breaking and jumping on the tip is superb. I am curious if it will last though as I've heard acrylic tips are prone to chipping.
@SkYxLeGaCY Жыл бұрын
Imo wooden sticks are better than all the other materials on the market. Considering I can beat a "pro" with a bent up 1 piece Canadian maple wood viper house cue ($30) against a guy who has a straight carbon McDermott ($4,700). I also started tournaments last night and cleaned the bracket of 8 ball in less than 15 minutes of play time when the tournament took 6 hours. Literally just walked up and ended the game or just no scoped all my shots. Entry was $10 and I walked away with $380 but tipped the pool hall owner $30 for hosting since he just started doing tournaments. I told him next time to bring some real competition and he said, "If you didn't notice you made them all mad, you're the only one that used a house cue.) He said I should get my own cue before doing another tournament. I said, "Bud the only thing I need is somebody who doesn't leave the table open like it's a waffle house." But he's using some of that tip money for a pizza party between my team and him and his wife before the next tournament. 😆
@joeypanozzo2 жыл бұрын
It says he is not taking anymore orders for build of his jump break cue....bummer
@mrteescustoms Жыл бұрын
How do you order it ??
@TheBilliardCorner Жыл бұрын
All orders closed at this time sadly
@ChiefDoesStuff4 жыл бұрын
Looks kind of like the bulletproof tips.
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Piku makes a clear tip too
@TheAudiophile814 жыл бұрын
I Think the best break cue is bk2!
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Bk2 is a great break cue, Bustamante used it for years before switching.
@dthelasthairblender4 жыл бұрын
How do I order one?...
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
Link in the description to contact Greg.
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
I am not a representative of Sowder Custom Cues. Out of respect for Greg Sowder and his business, please contact Greg Sowder for updated pricing: www.sharkshooter.net
@jcee16gmail3 жыл бұрын
Hey, what are you using for the break cloth protector to avoid burns on the simonis?
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
@@jcee16gmail A small cloth used for cleaning glasses
@KeithJawahir2 жыл бұрын
@@jcee16gmail if you purchase a set of accu-racks from outsville, you get a few break cloths (shark pad) too.
@user-fu1np9vy3t4 жыл бұрын
What kind of break tip TY
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Clear acrylic tip made by Greg Sowder
@user-fu1np9vy3t4 жыл бұрын
That is different to other clear tip or the same ?
@user-fu1np9vy3t4 жыл бұрын
Like kamikaze and bullet proof tip
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
@@user-fu1np9vy3t Should be similar. My clear tip seems to last a really long time with no issues.
@muhammadfares49123 жыл бұрын
Include jump shot cue??
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
It's a break jump cue
@chrishandy83104 жыл бұрын
What is the weight of a Break Cue
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
chrishandy just shy of 24oz
@DaCake23 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner Hi there... someone at my local dealer told me a heavier break cue is bad when breaking because of physics and the lightest cue will actually give you the best break, because of speed. Is there any truth to this? Reason it came up is because I said I prefer breaking with a heavier cue. Thanks for the upload btw!
@TheBilliardCorner3 жыл бұрын
@@DaCake2 There is of course theoretical physics that come to play when talking about the break. However, simply talking about pure theoretical physics is only part of breaking in my opinion. You have to take into account that a human is swinging the break cue (not a robot). I personally don't like to break with a light cue because I have to swing my arm incredibly quick to generate power. This quick accerlation with my arm causes me to be more inaccurate on where I strike the cue ball. An inaccurate hit generally means less control of the cue ball and sometimes even less power due to not striking the cue ball full. I have moved to a heavier break cue at around 22oz because I don't have to swing my arm as quickly. This means I can have a more accurate hit while also generating good power because the weight of the cue does the work for me. At the end of the day, it's all personal preference. I recommend trying different weights until you find the perfect balance for YOUR game. Thanks for supporting the channel.
@DaCake23 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner Wow, that makes total sense. I'm so glad I asked and thank you for the reply. I just ordered my first table and I'm getting back into the sport after being away for years. A lot of catching up to do, but I'm having a blast and I really enjoy your channel. Thanks again!
@DaCake23 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner I'm sorry, I never got your name, but I was curious if you could recommend a good tip? I'm trying to order my Meucci pro shaft and I'm not sure which tip to go with. I hear great things about Black Kamui, but some videos suggest super soft is great and other things I've read mention going with medium cause it's good for all around play? Mind me asking what you like to use and which brand you like? Thanks!
@mrpoolplayer6379 Жыл бұрын
And if the CB leaves the table.. You lose.... If you DO NOT have a great Break Shot STROKE, the best Cue on Planet Earth won't do it for you.
@thekingofpool18346 ай бұрын
What’s rules you play by
@IRevealTheMagic4 жыл бұрын
Break cue is now illegal in most instances due to that tip...must have leather tip...ot contact point must be leather
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
I play at home :D
@dimmydimmy68104 жыл бұрын
It is all about breaking technique, not the breaking cue you use... I'd choose the BR rush over any wooden shaft any day, just for maintenance.
@lanternman134 жыл бұрын
I like the BK Rush too, but it's a very stiff construction. With a hard leather tip and a slightly softer wooden construction for a break cue, it's easier for me to make good controlled breaks (if I find the sweet spot :-) )
@dimmydimmy68104 жыл бұрын
@@lanternman13 Softbreaking in my new way to go. Way easier to control the CB and you still get a very good spread thanks to the power delivered by the BK Rush.
@danielkandi45824 жыл бұрын
how anyone can state that a buttpiece is not a matter, is a big wonder to me :D
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
Same, many claim the hit is all in the shaft. I've tested a shaft on multiple butts and have gotten completely different hits.
@danielkandi45824 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner wood butts especially are gonna be different everytime. Wood is a live thing. People forget that.
@aloysiusvo3184 жыл бұрын
Good cue, not a bkrush killer
@nking545802 жыл бұрын
It's a great cue, but I don't think its a BK rush killer. If you are going to state that a cue is a BK Rush killer, you should at least show a comparison breaking with you breaking with both cues. It's all about technique. I am sure they're people who can break just as well as you, if not better with a BK Rush.
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
There really is no point in showing a breaking comparison with both cues. Any comparison I perform I will be called biased. Perhaps if you started making your own pool content you would understand where I'm coming from. That's why I focused on showing the overall design in this video. In my opinion, the design of this cue is superior to the BKRUSH. The reverse tapered butt allows for the user to more naturally choke up the cue and deliver a powerful, effortless break. Of course, everything is about technique. The same argument could be made that a simple house cue (if used by a pro) could outbreak the BKRUSH as well. Everything is of my opinion in this video, yours may differ.
@millionairesclubllc31932 жыл бұрын
Predator is all about making money. There's always better products in the market. Then their jump and break cues are too colorful like made for kids or just to be brought
@dannypowell5942 жыл бұрын
Is this video meant to make people think that you are Roberto Gomez? In the beginning of this video it zooms in on Roberto as he breaks. Someone that isn't a follower of the sport might easily think that you are Roberto. I feel like I'm right
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
The clips are actually Jeffery De Luna. Quite racist of you but ok.
@johnnyroc2 жыл бұрын
🤦🏻♂️ Dude, where do I even start. First of all I have that same Mezz breaker and a few other Mezz break butts and the bk Rush. I have multiple shafts for the Mezz including their higher end H break shaft. I also have a few runde era schon players you have nice taste. Mezz is very high quality but BK rush is simply a better break cue. It took me a few weeks to adjust to the bk rush coming off mezz. There’s no need for that reverse taper it’s all technique. You’re losing a lot of power when you pop that much. Pop is ok to control the cb but not that much. In other takes you’re literally soft breaking you can do that with any cue. I hated the Tiger btw ( love Tony though ). BK rush is not a must have but it’s an amazing break cue, literally all you need if you know how to break.
@TheBilliardCorner2 жыл бұрын
Nah, I'd disagree. The Mezz cue and Sowder's reverse taper break cue is superior in both technology and quality. The bkrush is black paint over cheap maple sliced into 4, hard tip, carbon fiber shaft with reinforced low deflection front end. Mezz/Sowder break cues are better designed and much higher quality with their woods and materials. A better designed cue transfers power easier and makes for an effortless break. Whether you perform a soft or hard break it makes the break easier to perform with control. The quality and technology is just not there for the BKRUSH in my opinion. Nothing really special to the Predator BKRUSH in my opinion. I even own a Predator IKON as well so its not that I'm a Predator hater. I just think there are better options than the over hyped BKRUSH. Of course, it is all technique. You're right on that. However, in that scenario, we might as well just all play with house cues. No need for a fancy $700 BKRUSH.
@freediskspace4 жыл бұрын
What is that pad you put under the cue ball for jumping and breaking?
@TheBilliardCorner4 жыл бұрын
A Subaru branded cleaning towel (meant for cleaning sunglasses and such) that I got as a freebie. Decently thick and works great for protecting the felt when jumping and breaking.
@freediskspace4 жыл бұрын
@@TheBilliardCorner does it affect the jump at all?