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Jump Cues

Specialized short cues for executing jump shots.

Complete Cues 22
One-Piece Cues
Break Cues 6
Jump Cues 5
Shafts 10
Butts 6
Extensions 4

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About Jump Cues

A jump cue is short (40–41 inches), light (8–10 oz) and has a hard tip, so the cue ball bounces off the slate and hops over a blocking ball. Listings are dominated by Predator Air 2 and Air Rush, Mezz Zero-J, Jacoby, Dufferin and cheaper cues from Asia. Some sets are break-jump cues, where the jump cue is part of the break cue.

A jump cue makes sense only at a level where opponents play safeties, meaning league and 9-ball and 10-ball tournaments. To learn jumping a used Dufferin for 35–60 EUR is enough, for tournaments a Predator Air 2 or Mezz Zero-J. See also break cues and all billiard cues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which billiard cue should a beginner buy?
For a beginner a complete 1-piece or 2-piece cue weighing 18–20 oz with a 12–13 mm tip is enough. Good starter brands: Cuetec, Mezz Axi, Predator Sport II, Lucasi Hybrid. Break and jump cues are for intermediate players — start with one universal cue and a case.
Predator or Mezz — which is better?
Predator (USA) and Mezz (Japan) are top brands. Predator dominates the US and pool tour with Revo (composite) and P3 (wood) shafts. Mezz is Japanese precision — PowerBreak, EC7, Axi models. Choice comes down to feel and aesthetics — both are professional-grade. Main cue price: $500–2000.
What is a break cue and jump cue?
A break cue is used for the break shot — heavier (19–21 oz), with a harder tip (bakelite/phenolic) for maximum energy transfer. A jump cue is short (~40–110 cm) used to jump over a blocking ball. In tournaments players carry 3 cues: play cue, break cue, jump cue.
How much does a good billiard cue cost?
Basic playable complete cue: $130–400 (Cuetec, Lucasi, Mezz Sport). Mid-tier tournament: $400–1000 (Predator P3/K3, Mezz EC7). Professional: $1000–4000 (Predator Revo, Mezz Ignite, custom). Shafts separately: $400–1300. Used premium cues in good condition often sell for half retail.