Quick answer: If you want one dedicated break cue, the Cuetec Cynergy Breach is the one our customers buy most. For a strong break on a tighter budget, get the Cuetec Surge. For jumping, the Cuetec Propel is our best-selling jump cue. If you only want to carry one extra cue, a jump/break cue like the Poison VX does both jobs.
Here's how to choose, in plain terms, from the break and jump cues we have on the shelf.
Break cue, jump cue, or both in one?
- A break cue is a full-length cue built to take hard hits. It has a very hard tip and a stiff shaft, so more of your power goes into the cue ball. It saves your playing cue's tip and shaft from the abuse of breaking.
- A jump cue is short and light with a hard tip, which makes it much easier to get the cue ball in the air over a blocking ball.
- A jump/break cue is a break cue that comes apart into a short jump cue. It's one cue to carry for two jobs. The trade-off is that it won't be quite as good at either job as a dedicated cue.
Break cues we recommend
| Cue | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cuetec Cynergy Breach | $749 | Maximum power. Our top-selling break cue. |
| Bull Carbon Bull Breaker | $630 | Carbon break shaft for less than the Breach. |
| Titlist by Dr. V's | $450 | Carbon shaft with a quick-release joint. |
| Cuetec Surge | $375–$389 | The best value in a serious break cue. |
Cuetec Cynergy Breach: the most power
The Breach uses a 12.75mm carbon fiber break shaft with a stiffer carbon layout than Cuetec's playing shafts, plus a solid phenolic ferrule. It's adjustable for weight. It's the break cue we sell the most of, and it comes in Black and Ghost finishes.
Shop the Cuetec Cynergy Breach
Bull Carbon Bull Breaker: carbon for less
The Bull Breaker pairs a carbon fiber break shaft with Bull Carbon's very hard G-Force break tip. It gives you the low deflection of carbon for about $120 less than the Breach.
Shop the Bull Carbon Bull Breaker
Titlist Break Cue by Dr. V's: simple and solid
The Titlist has a 12.9mm carbon fiber shaft, a Uni-Loc quick-release joint and a sport grip, and weighs 18 oz. The larger shaft gives a stable, forgiving hit at the rack.
Cuetec Surge: the best value
The Surge builds layers of glass fiber over a maple core for a stiff, powerful hit, with a low-deflection front end and adjustable weight. It also works with Cuetec's Duo extension. The Brown Stain is the Sky Woodward signature model.
Shop the Cuetec Surge break cue
Jump cues we recommend
| Cue | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cuetec Propel | $509 | The easiest jumps. Our top-selling jump cue. |
| Cuetec Surge Jump | $265–$279 | A light, accurate jump cue at a mid price. |
| Pechauer Jump Cue | $180–$198 | Your first jump cue. |
Cuetec Propel: the easiest jumps
The Propel is all composite, with carbon fiber in both the shaft and the handle. It weighs just 11 oz with its weighted extension on. Its large 13.9mm tip helps keep you from putting accidental side spin on the ball. It works for both full-table jumps and short hops over a close ball.
Cuetec Surge Jump: light and accurate
At 9.5 oz with a 15" jump handle, the Surge Jump gets out of its own way on steep jump shots. It has the same low-deflection front end as the Surge break cue.
Pechauer Jump Cue: a great first jump cue
The Pechauer is 41" long and weighs 10 oz, with a hard G10 tip on a brass ferrule. It's a simple, proven jump cue at a price that makes it easy to try jumping.
Jump/break cues: one cue for both
Poison VX Jump/Break ($399). A three-piece cue with a Venom carbon fiber shaft, a Radial joint and a 13mm phenolic tip. Take off the bottom section and it becomes a jump cue. Shop the Poison VX Jump/Break
Titlist Jump/Break by Dr. V's ($450). A carbon fiber shaft with a Titlist tip built for both breaking and jumping. Shop the Titlist Jump/Break
How to choose in three questions
- Do you need to break, jump, or both? If you break a lot and rarely jump, get a dedicated break cue. If you want to jump, a dedicated jump cue is easier to use. If you only want to carry one extra cue, get a jump/break cue.
- What's your budget? Under $300: the Surge break or a Pechauer or Surge jump cue. $375 to $500: the Titlist or Poison VX. Over $500: the Breach, Bull Breaker or Propel.
- Do you want carbon? Carbon break shafts (Breach, Bull Breaker, Titlist, Poison VX) deflect less, which helps you hit the cue ball where you aim when you hit it hard.
Common questions
Do I really need a break cue?
If you play regularly, it's worth it. Breaking with your playing cue flattens and hardens its tip and can wear the shaft over time. A break cue protects your playing cue and its harder tip sends more power into the rack.
Are jump cues legal in my league?
Many leagues and tournaments allow jump cues, but the rules vary, and some set a minimum cue length. Check with your league before you play one in a match.
What about the Predator BK Rush?
The BK Rush is one of our best-selling break cues, but stock comes and goes. Call us at (434) 608-9142 to check when it's coming back in.
What tip should a break cue have?
A very hard one. Phenolic and other hard break tips transfer the most energy. If your break tip wears down, we sell replacements too, like the Samsara break tip and Tiger Break tip.
Still deciding?
Call a real player at (434) 608-9142. We'll ask how you play and point you to the right cue. Shipping is free on USA orders over $50, most orders ship the same day, and new, unused items come with our 30-day money-back guarantee.