For example, performing massés may require a cue with a very large diameter terminus and a specialized , while jumping may require a short,  with a flat (rather than rounded), very hard and also wider cue tip than a playing cue.
For example, executing massés might necessitate a cue with a substantial diameter at the end and a specific design, whereas jumping would need a shorter,  with a flat (not round) tip that is extremely hard and broader than a regular playing cue.