Gator Champion Sport Gino Jump Break Billiard Maple Pool Cue Stick 19 oz, Ship Direct from Champion Sport

For some reason they made this cue a full inch shorter than standard. I'm a tall player and it's just too short to really work for me even with my hand all the way at the end. I have a uni-lock clone center extension I planned on using with it, but the quick release joint isn't the same size or thread as the others on the market. I contacted the manufacturer and was told the joint pin and insert were out of stock and to try back in a few months, so I can't even make my own extension. I am going to have to look into replacing the pin and insert with a uni-lock type... :(Otherwise it's fairly well built for the price. I have been successful in using the jump cue portion of it, though that part is a little heavier than I was expecting.

Just been using the cue for over a week and already got others wanting to buy one.You can hear the difference in the noise when breaking and the see the difference in your breaking too. Sometimes I will dry break but scatter them well, other times I am getting two, three and sometimes four off the break. Previously I would dry break or get one ball in so a big improvement there.On jumping, I didn't realize it was actually so easy, espeically when you remove the butt piece. Did a few no jumps to start off with but will now get 80% jumps correctly jumping over the ball from differing distances. I could not do this at all two weeks ago :)I can fit the two piece into my case with a little bit of a squeeze so don't have to break down to 3 pieces.5 stars because delivery was quicker than anticipated, it looked exactly as expected, it far exceeded my expectations on what I could achieve with the cue and is certainly a fantastic bargain at this price (and the little extra gifts were a bonus).If you are looking for something good quality but inexpensive then this is the deal for you. This will be good for all amateur levels and I don't see how much better you could get for under $300 (to be honest I don't know how much more you would need).You've probably got it by now - I am happy :)

Good for the price, This is a great break and jump cue, but because the shaft warped just a little. I have treated this cue very well, and it is amazing! However, if you break really really hard playing 8 ball, expect a little bit of warping. Jumping is amazing with this! I still use this cue for break and jump, despite it being a little warped.

The product seemed good at first and does help with the break, but it does warp. Mine warped within four months of getting it. So much so that I could see it while looking down the cue, and that when I rolled it on the pool table some guy ten feet away noticed it. Customer service was helpful and responsive though. They offered to fix it, and appreciate that that is their policy to not accept a return this late. However, I play on three teams and am fairly serious, so the quality just isn't there for me and my goals. The other thing too is that the threading is weird and sticks up a lot, so I don't think it will fit in most cases. I'm just going to call it a sunk cost and go with one of the other major cue brands.

I've had my share of jump/break cues over the years, but as far as break sticks goes, this cue consistently makes a, ( 9 ball rack ) EXPLODE! I like the idea of the, (quick release), when using the jump cue. I'm a firm believer that a, ( Wood to Wood ) joint, is the ultimate joint to have, for ANY type cue stick. These features, along with an outstanding price, made this cue a great purchase for myself, and i would recommend it to ALL levels of players.

I've had inconsisten break results but as a jump cue, it's pretty reliable. I've used it for about 3 months now, break is definitely stronger than usual, but still not as crisp as I expect. It's a pretty good jump cue though. For all short and long jumps

Got this for Christmas for my brother. It is a super solid stick, and the break literally sounds thunderous with this stick. It is made of maple, and the wooden screw construction is a really cool feature. It is also super quick to change into a jump stick, and actually works for that purpose. I got this on sale for Christmas, and it is definitely a value deal. This stick is great!

When I first got this I thought it would be to heavy. I usually search the pool hall for a 17 ounce cue, I always liked the fines of a lighter cue. Anyway this is 19 ounces and my game went well the other night. I was playing very well with it. It looks very nice and yet I am not afraid of someone walking off with it. I like it!