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WPA/BCA-legal jump cues (including jump cue sections of jump–break cues) available from major manufacturers vary in length typically from a specified minimum of 40 inches (101.6 cm),[1] up to 44 inches (111.76 cm),[2] with short butts of 10 to 14 inches (25.40 to 35.56 cm).[2] However, some players jump with a full-length normal cue.[2] Jump cue Shafts are usually normal length – around 29 to 30 inches (73.66 to 76.20 cm)[citation needed][2] – diameter, and taper,[2] but may be shorter (with a longer butt) and/or thinner.[2] They have tip diameters that range from around 12.75 mm (0.5 in)[2] to a specified maximum of 14 mm (0.55 in).[1] Jump cue weights usually range from 5 to 10 ounces (0.14 to 0.28 kg)[2] The thinner, shorter and lighter-weight models are designed for higher, shorter-distance jump shots executed closer to an object ball, while the larger ones are primarily for executing longer-range shots.[2] Jump ferrules are often made of phenolic resin[citation needed] or Bakelite[citation needed] (and may be in the form of a one-piece tip and ferrule in either case),[citation needed] extra-hard fiberglass[2] or brass,[2] although some models use the same normal fiberglass or hard plastic as the manufacturer's other cues.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ a b PUT BCA RULES CITE HERE, WITH PAGE NUMBER.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Two Different Types of Raven Jump Cues". RavenCues.com. Marion, IA: Raven Custom Cues. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2010.