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fultimebum · January 22nd, 2007, 06:29 AM

Anybody have a Lightning Bolt Jump Break Cue.I have been thinking of adding one to my arsenal.I really like it for breaking 9 Ball I think.More testing is needed.For those who haven't heard this cue it only weights 12 OZ'S and when you break with it the balls are a blur.I've pocketed a Ball at least every time that I have broken a 9 Ball rack.Most of the time 2 or 3 BAlls.Now of course this wasn't during a match at which time I'll buy it and have the same results as my present Break Cue (J&J Blondie with a Phenolic Tip).SPREAD THEM OUT,NOTHING DROPS,OTHER SHOOTER RUN'S...

Any Thought's On This Cue???????

MIKE

Flashman · January 24th, 2007, 01:41 AM

I test drove one of these cues at the BCA expo in Houston last year,,,it broke good, but I'm not excited over it,,,it's available from 12 to 17 oz. weights.

The one I tested was 13.5 oz. and actually shot pretty good (yes I shot a few games with it),,,was surprised it shot as good as it broke.

Will I buy one,,,,probably not; just don't need another stick unless it do something I can't do with my present sticks.....flashcues

Shorty · January 24th, 2007, 11:34 AM

It's not the wand...it's the magician.

Shorty

fultimebum · January 24th, 2007, 02:51 PM

The last time that I played around with one a friend Broke with it and then contniued to run out the rack with the Lightning Bolt.Not only that he JUMPED THE CUE BALL WITH IT.He had never jumped a ball in his life.I heard that it is excellent for jump shot's..

A-Train · February 9th, 2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty

It's not the wand...it's the magician.

Shorty

BAM...and then there's that.

You may consider changing something about your break. At full power (I break real hard if I want to) I rarely drop a ball. At a medium stroke I usually pocket at least one ball and the table is spread more than enough to have a decent shot at running out.

However, I'm not a break and run out player yet, so I don't worry too much about my break, I worry about running out.

fultimebum · February 12th, 2007, 09:39 PM

I brought a Lightning Bolt and my J&J is now for sale.I tested it at home and during League and it doesn't matter if you are breaking 8 Ball or 9 Ball you pocket a ball at least and can see the next shot.Also the cue stay's in the middle of the table.You only need to hit the head ball with a MEDIUM STROKE.I have real bad back problem's so this cue is better suited for my style of breaking.And it work's..

Hustl3r · February 13th, 2007, 10:56 AM

I personally believe it's all in the stroke, where/how you hit the cue, and where you hit the rack.

I can pocket 0 balls, or I can pocket 3/4 balls...all depends on how I break.

January 22nd, 2007, 06:29 AM	#1
fultimebum User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10 Networking:	Lightning Bolt Anybody have a Lightning Bolt Jump Break Cue.I have been thinking of adding one to my arsenal.I really like it for breaking 9 Ball I think.More testing is needed.For those who haven't heard this cue it only weights 12 OZ'S and when you break with it the balls are a blur.I've pocketed a Ball at least every time that I have broken a 9 Ball rack.Most of the time 2 or 3 BAlls.Now of course this wasn't during a match at which time I'll buy it and have the same results as my present Break Cue (J&J Blondie with a Phenolic Tip).SPREAD THEM OUT,NOTHING DROPS,OTHER SHOOTER RUN'S... Any Thought's On This Cue??????? MIKE
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January 24th, 2007, 01:41 AM	#2
Flashman User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississippi Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10	I test drove one of these cues at the BCA expo in Houston last year,,,it broke good, but I'm not excited over it,,,it's available from 12 to 17 oz. weights. The one I tested was 13.5 oz. and actually shot pretty good (yes I shot a few games with it),,,was surprised it shot as good as it broke. Will I buy one,,,,probably not; just don't need another stick unless it do something I can't do with my present sticks.....flashcues
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January 24th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#3
Shorty User Information: Status: Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10	It's not the wand...it's the magician. Shorty
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January 24th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#4
fultimebum User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10 Networking:	The last time that I played around with one a friend Broke with it and then contniued to run out the rack with the Lightning Bolt.Not only that he JUMPED THE CUE BALL WITH IT.He had never jumped a ball in his life.I heard that it is excellent for jump shot's..
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February 12th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#6
fultimebum User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10 Networking:	I brought a Lightning Bolt and my J&J is now for sale.I tested it at home and during League and it doesn't matter if you are breaking 8 Ball or 9 Ball you pocket a ball at least and can see the next shot.Also the cue stay's in the middle of the table.You only need to hit the head ball with a MEDIUM STROKE.I have real bad back problem's so this cue is better suited for my style of breaking.And it work's..
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February 13th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#7
Hustl3r User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennslyvania Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 11	I personally believe it's all in the stroke, where/how you hit the cue, and where you hit the rack. I can pocket 0 balls, or I can pocket 3/4 balls...all depends on how I break.
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