Why do pool players have a separate cue stick for breaking?

Question

How is that cue stick different from the other cue stick that they use throughout the rest of the game?

Answer 1

A normal Pool Cue Stick is capable of performing many different billiard shots such as the break shot, the jump shot, and normal playing shots.

Other Pool Sticks perform very specialized jobs. The Mezz ZZ-BK, for instance, is designed to be used for breaking the racked balls in the beginning of each game. If you need to jump the cue ball over another ball, a Lucasi L-2000JC will help you do just that. Its shorter length makes the jump shot easier to perform. The 3 piece Fury Jump/Break Cues have a hard phenolic resin tip that transfer enormous amounts of energy when breaking, but will also execute the delicate jump shot when the butt section is removed.

If you can't reach a shot, a bridge stick (a cue with a bridge head attached) will come to the rescue. Table a little close to the wall? Our Trouble Shooter Cues, starting in a 24 inch length, can get you out of a tight spot.



If you asked a thousand billiard players who they thought was the best manufacturer, you might get a thousand different answers. The truth is everyone has a favorite. Below you will find some of the brands that we sell and the country where they are produced.



Pool Sticks made in the USA: Predator, Viking, McDermott, Joss, Schon, and Meucci.

Cues made in China: Fury, Action, Sterling, Blaze, And Cuetec.

Mezz Cues are made in Japan and Falcons are made in Canada.

Answer 2

Trouble Shooter Cue

Answer 3

when breaking, you're using large force and acceleration as opposed to the finess and accuracy of playing throughout the rest of the rack. so the cues are more durable and arent made to be as accurate as other cue sticks. hope this helps!