Rick Howard Jump/Break Mace cue
This Rick Howard jump/break Mace cue is an example of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards.
The MACE Jump/Break Cue by custom cuemaker Rick Howard is widely regarded in the billiards community as one of the most innovative and consistent functional cues ever created. Rick Howard is credited by many players as an innovator who helped pioneer the modern break/jump cue concept.
Key Features of the Rick Howard MACE
- Versatility: Unlike many standard break/jump sticks that excel at only one function, the MACE is praised for being balanced enough to break powerfully, jump effortlessly, and even serve as a consistent playing cue in a pinch.
- Design & Balance: Howard naturally weights the cue before adding a weight bolt, tapering the butt so that when the cue is broken down to its shorter configuration, the weight remains properly balanced in the handle section for clean jump shots.
- Specifications: They traditionally feature a 5/16×18 joint pin (with newer models transitioning to a quick-release configuration at the jump joint), a hard phenolic or specialized legal tip, and are commonly wrapped in linen or kept wrapless depending on the custom build.