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Jacoby Cues: Lines, Shafts, Prices and Warranty

Updated Oct 15, 2026 · The LeaguePool Team

Jacoby cues are built by Jacoby Custom Cues in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, a family shop that started in 1982 as Dave's Cue Service. Its playing cues start at $375 for a MAG1 and run past $2,000 for in-stock customs, its BlaCk carbon shafts sell for $375 (V4) and $495 (V5), and its break and jump cues are the products most players know the name from.

This is a spec review: we read Jacoby's own catalog and dealer listings on October 15, 2026, and didn't hit balls with these cues. Below is what each line costs, which shaft to pair with it, and who should buy a Jacoby at all.

Jacoby cue lines and prices

Prices are from Jacoby's own site and Seybert's listings on October 15, 2026, rounded.

Jacoby also builds to order. The shop says it makes custom cues to the customer's specs as well as production cues, so if nothing in the catalog fits, you can ask.

Who Jacoby is

According to Seybert's, an authorized dealer, David Jacoby started the business in 1982 with his son Shane under the name Dave's Cue Service. Shane left for the Army and college, his brother Brandon took over, and in 1992 David and Brandon built a dedicated shop. The company is at 309 Market Street in Nekoosa, and it also runs a pool hall, The Spot by Jacoby, across the street.

It's a small operation by design. Seybert's puts its capacity at about 1,000 cues a year and says the family doesn't plan to raise that. Other outlets quote different numbers, so treat 1,000 as the dealer's figure, not an audited one.

Which Jacoby playing cue to buy

For a league player buying a first American-made cue, the MAG2 is our pick. At about $475 it's the cheapest way to get Jacoby's construction with some decoration, and it comes with a 13mm hard rock maple shaft you can later swap for a BlaCk carbon shaft. The MAG1 at $375 plays the same role with plainer looks.

Spend HB money (about $995 and up) only if you care about the inlay work. Jacoby itself describes the MAG line as aiming for the feel and playability of its pricier cues, which tells you where the extra money goes: wood and inlay labor.

The Tall Boys line answers a question most makers ignore. If you're tall or have a long wingspan, a 30 to 32-inch butt lets your grip hand sit farther back, and Jacoby has a whole line for it.

Already happy with a cue from another maker? Skip the new cue and look at a BlaCk shaft for it instead (next section).

Jacoby shafts: BlaCk V5, BlaCk V4, Ultra and KW

Jacoby sells its shafts on their own and makes most of them in other brands' joints, which is useful if you own a McDermott, Cuetec, Meucci, Pechauer or Schon.

Jacoby's listings show the V5 in McDermott quick release, Jacoby radial, 7/16-11 (Cognoscenti), 3/8-11 (Southwest) and 3/8-14 (Cuetec), and the V4 in 3/8-10, 3/8-14, 7/16-11, 5/16-18 (Meucci) and flat-faced Pechauer. The pin lists differ between the two, so check yours is offered before you choose a model.

Order with care. Jacoby charges return shipping plus a $15 restocking fee for a wrong-pin shaft, and its listings link a short video on identifying your pin. Our carbon shaft guide compares the BlaCk with Revo, Cynergy and Defy, and wood vs carbon covers whether you should switch at all.

Jacoby break and jump cues

This is the part of the catalog most players know Jacoby for, and the lineup is split by job rather than by price.

• Feather Weight ($445): a light break cue for players who break with a fast stroke. Full-core build, adjustable weight, canvas phenolic tip.
• Heavy Hitter ($445): the opposite end, built to add power for players with a slower break speed.
• Straight Breaker ($695): one-piece butt and a Horo break tip that holds chalk, for players who want control on the break and some English. It can also jump as a full-length cue.
• Monster Crush ($695): a V4 Cut-Break carbon shaft and Horo hard tip, built for raw power.
• BlaCkOut break/jump ($765, Super Sport $1,395): the two-in-one. The butt splits 16 inches from the joint, so you break with the full cue and jump with the short one, with a one-piece black phenolic tip.

For jumping only, the Standard Jumper ($245) has a brass ferrule, a G-10 tip, adjustable weight, a finger groove for a dart stroke and a bell at the back for a regular stroke. Jacoby's own line about it is "If you can't jump with this jump cue, you just can't jump!" The Xtreme Jumper ($595) adds a removable extension for long jumps, and the Nano Jumper ($545 at Seybert's) is a very light cue for close-range jumps.

Not sure whether you need one cue or two? Our break-jump cue guide covers the trade-off, and how to jump the cue ball covers the rules. Check your league's rules on jump cues before you buy one.

What the Jacoby warranty covers

Jacoby's warranty page says it covers all components of the cue for the life of the product against material and manufacturing defects, repaired or replaced at no charge. The exclusions matter:

• Warpage is not covered.
• Wear parts aren't either: tip, ferrule, finish, wrap and bumper.
• It's for the original buyer only and requires purchase from Jacoby or an authorized dealer.
• Third-party alterations or aftermarket products void it, so a local shop's retip with a non-Jacoby ferrule could be a problem. Ask Jacoby first.

No warpage cover is the biggest difference from McDermott and Viking, which both cover warpage for life on their main lines. For a carbon shaft it hardly matters. For a maple shaft that lives in a car, it does. Returns are a separate policy: nothing after 30 days, and a 20% restocking fee on approved returns of unused gear.

Joints: radial or 3/8-10?

Jacoby has built cues on more than one pin. Its own shaft pages list a "Radial Joint for Jacoby" on the V5 and a "3/8-10 Joint for Jacoby" on the Ultra, and the shaft retailer CuesPlus notes 5/16x14 and some Uni-Loc Jacobys too. Older or used Jacobys especially can be on any of these. Before ordering a spare shaft, unscrew the cue and check the pin against Jacoby's video or a shop's pin chart; a used-cue seller should be able to tell you as well.

Is a Jacoby worth it?

A Jacoby makes sense if you want an American-built cue from a small shop, if you'd use the break and jump cues, or if you want a carbon shaft for a butt you already own. The MAG line at $375 to $475 is fairly priced for a handmade American cue, and the break and jump range is split by job, from a $245 jumper to separate cues for fast and slow breakers.

It makes less sense as a first cue. You'll learn what weight and tip size you like during your first season, and a cue from our beginner guide teaches that for less. It's also not the pick if warpage coverage matters to you; McDermott and Viking cover it and Jacoby doesn't.

Compared with the other Wisconsin shops, Pechauer is the closest match on price, and Schon starts higher. For the whole field, see best pool cue brands and American-made cues.

Buying a used Jacoby

Used Jacobys come up often, and they can be good buys, with two caveats. The factory warranty doesn't transfer, so you're relying on the cue's condition. And the joint could be any of several pins, so confirm it before you plan a shaft upgrade.

1. Roll the butt and shaft separately on a flat table and watch for an arc.
2. Screw the halves together by hand. They should seat flush with no gap or wiggle.
3. Look for hairline cracks at the ferrule and lifting finish near the joint.
4. Ask for the model or line name and whether the shaft is original, a BlaCk carbon, or aftermarket.

Sources

• Jacoby Custom Cues
• Jacoby: warranties and returns
• Jacoby: playing cue lines
• Jacoby: performance shafts
• Jacoby: break and break/jump cues
• Jacoby: jump cues
• Seybert's: Jacoby history and prices (checked October 15, 2026)

Our picks

Links open the current selection and price on Amazon so you can compare real reviews before buying.

Jacoby MAG2 Playing Cue

Best value Jacoby

Hard rock maple with pearlescent acrylic inlays and a 13mm maple shaft. It's the cheapest way into a decorated Jacoby, and the shaft can be upgraded to a BlaCk carbon later.

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Jacoby BlaCk V5 Carbon Shaft

Carbon upgrade

The carbon shaft most of Jacoby's in-stock customs ship with, in 11.0 to 12.7mm and several other makers' joints. Confirm your pin against Jacoby's list before ordering, since a wrong pin costs you shipping plus a restocking fee.

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Jacoby BlaCkOut Break/Jump Cue

One cue for breaking and jumping

A one-piece black phenolic tip and a butt that splits 16 inches from the joint: break with the full cue, jump with the short one. The pick if your case only has room for one extra cue.

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Jacoby Standard Jumper

Dedicated jump cue

Brass ferrule, G-10 tip and adjustable weight, with a finger groove for a dart stroke and a bell for a regular stroke. The least expensive Jacoby and the one the brand's jump reputation rests on.

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Jacoby Feather Weight Breaker

Fast-stroke breakers

A light, full-core break cue with an adjustable weight system and a canvas phenolic tip, built for players who generate speed rather than mass. Slower breakers should look at the Heavy Hitter instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are Jacoby cues made?

In Nekoosa, Wisconsin, by Jacoby Custom Cues Inc. The business started in 1982 as Dave's Cue Service and is still run by the Jacoby family.

How much do Jacoby cues cost?

On October 15, 2026, the MAG1 was about $375, the MAG2 and Element cues about $475, HB cues about $995 to $1,250, the Carbon Playing Cue about $1,195, and in-stock customs about $1,095 to $2,195. Jump cues start at $245.

Do Jacoby cues have a lifetime warranty?

Yes, against material and manufacturing defects for the original buyer, if bought from Jacoby or an authorized dealer. Jacoby excludes warpage and wear parts (tip, ferrule, finish, wrap, bumper), and third-party alterations void it.

What is the Jacoby BlaCk shaft?

Jacoby's carbon fiber shaft line. The V5 costs $495 and comes in 11.0 to 12.7mm; the V4 costs $375 and comes in 11.8, 12.3 and 12.7mm. Both are sold in several other makers' joints.

Can I put a Jacoby shaft on another brand's cue?

Often, yes. Jacoby lists its shafts in McDermott, Cuetec, Meucci, Pechauer, Schon, Viking, Uni-Loc and other pins, depending on the model. Check your exact pin first.

What joint do Jacoby cues use?

It varies. Jacoby's own listings mention both a radial and a 3/8-10 joint for Jacoby cues, and other configurations exist. Check the pin on your cue before ordering a shaft.

Which Jacoby jump cue is best?

The Standard Jumper ($245) for most players. The Xtreme Jumper ($595) adds a removable extension for long jumps, and the Nano Jumper is a very light cue for close-range jumps.

Are Jacoby cues on Amazon?

We couldn't verify genuine Jacoby cues on Amazon. Buy from Jacoby or an authorized dealer, since the warranty depends on it.

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