VIDEOS & INSTRUCTIONAL ARTICLES

Tom Simpson
teaching the break and the two major jumping techniques!

.................. Break Smarter ..................

instructional article - breaking

............... Learn Dart Jumping ...............

VIDEO - DART

instructional article - dart jumping

............ Learn Pendulum Jumping ............

VIDEO - PENDULUM

instructional article - pendulum jumping

Some background on the Stinger...

National Billiard Academy is responsible for sales, marketing, and distribution of the Stinger product line. The Stinger is manufactured 100% in the USA by master cuemaker Jerry Powers of Jerico Cues (www.JericoCues.net). It is the end product of a 12-year development effort by Jerry. After suffering a rotator cuff injury, Jerry was concerned that he would no longer be able to break as effectively as the other pros. He set out to develop a jumpbreak cue that would allow the highest level of precision play, produce spectacular results, and not require the maximum power hits most pros have come to rely upon. He succeeded.

Both Stinger models feature two quick-release joints, and come in your choice of 4 beautiful, exotic hardwoods: Bocote (wild grain, light brown with a yellowish cast), Cocobolo (nice grain, rich brown color with reddish/orange grain highlights), Purpleheart (actually a fine-grained purple wood), and Ebony (black with occasional grain features). The Stinger is built solidly, using the old-style, labor-intensive splice techniques. Call or email for more details.

The secrets behind the incredible performance of the Stinger:

1. The patented tip/ferrule technology. The Stinger employs Jerico's patented tip/ferrule system (US Patent #5462490). This is the only cue available with this technology. With this approach, the tip is not flat on the bottom, like traditional tips. Instead, it features a "stinger" that projects downward through a hole in the center of the ferrule (picture a thumbtack). On impact, the shock of the hit goes to the center of the tip, and then down the stinger, transmitting the impact directly to the center of the shaft, rather than into the ferrule. This results in a very efficient, very precise hit. More swing energy is converted to hitting power, so you don't have to hit as hard to get power. If you don't have to hit as hard, you'll get greater accuracy on your break or jump hit.

2. The tip material we used for The Stinger is unique. It was developed specifically for this purpose, and is in use only on Stingers. This proprietary material is the only high-performance tip material that truly meets the BCA's specification for jump/break tips. Materials other than leather and this material may soon be officially banned by the BCA. Some other popular jumpbreak cues, such as the Sledgehammer, feature a one-piece tip/ferrule. This does not produce as accurate a hit as the Stinger's patented tip/ferrule system, which runs the shock down the center of the shaft. There is also speculation that the BCA may outlaw the one-piece approach. The Pro Stinger's tip/ferrule is guaranteed for life by Jerico Cues. The tip for the All-in-One will eventually need to be replaced. We offer that service or can provide you with a tip to be installed by your cue mechanic.

3. The enormous "sweet spot". Because the Stinger technology takes the hit energy to the center of the shaft regardless of where you hit the tip, our tip can be much flatter than typical break cues. The flatter profile causes the Stinger tip to have a huge "sweet spot". You can miss-hit by quite a bit and still get the result you intended. Without the Stinger technology, a flatter tip allows mis-hits, but the results are not accurate.

With the extraordinary whiteness of the wood and the fact that it stays clean and bright, many players have wondered whether the Stinger might have a fiberglass coating. It does not. Jerry invented a sealant for his cues that protects and seals the wood to a depth of about a millimeter over the entire cue. Your Stinger will retain its original beauty indefinitely. The finish is fully guaranteed for the first year.

Our guarantee: Bang on it for 30 days. If you don't feel the Stinger is absolutely the best jumpbreak you've ever used, return it for a full refund.

Phone 614-975-8337 or email Stinger@JumpBreak.com for pricing, ordering, or demo information. Dealer inquiries welcome.

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The Stinger is the #1 ranked USA made break cue!

Results of the September 2005 Break Cue Speed Tests by Platinum Billiards click here