What Are The Best Gloves ?
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Gloves
Gloves are like cues. You just have to try them out until you find the one that fits your style, and your style of play. I personally like the felice gloves that I am getting from a local guy here.
They are the spandex material, and can be washed by hand easily. Just wash them in the sink, ring them out, and put them on a door knob to dry.
When I get them though I take and needle and a thread and sew reinforcement between the fingers. I flip the glove inside out, then I sew an extra few stitches between the thumb and index finger. I also sew a few extra stitches between the index and middle finger.
I do this because I have had to many of them split the seams after about 2 months of using them. I don't know if they are cheaply made, or if they just take a lot of abuse on those particular locations. It might just be from pulling the glove off for all I know.
Anyway, I did this to the last two gloves that I have bought over a year ago! So it keeps me from having to by so many gloves throughout the year.
Gloves are like cues. You just have to try them out until you find the one that fits your style, and your style of play. I personally like the felice gloves that I am getting from a local guy here.
They are the spandex material, and can be washed by hand easily. Just wash them in the sink, ring them out, and put them on a door knob to dry.
When I get them though I take and needle and a thread and sew reinforcement between the fingers. I flip the glove inside out, then I sew an extra few stitches between the thumb and index finger. I also sew a few extra stitches between the index and middle finger.
I do this because I have had to many of them split the seams after about 2 months of using them. I don't know if they are cheaply made, or if they just take a lot of abuse on those particular locations. It might just be from pulling the glove off for all I know.
Anyway, I did this to the last two gloves that I have bought over a year ago! So it keeps me from having to by so many gloves throughout the year.
Gloves Are For Idiots Who Type In Initial Caps. Learn T3h Int4rnet.
I'll spot anyone wearing a glove (or two) the 2 through 9 wild, the breaks and put them on hill in a race to 50 for anything. I'll also play one-handed, behind the back, jacked up, with the bridge, hopping on one leg, blindfolded.
Friends don't let friends wear gloves.
Can't lose to the 3 Cs; girls, geezers and gloves.
I'll spot anyone wearing a glove (or two) the 2 through 9 wild, the breaks and put them on hill in a race to 50 for anything. I'll also play one-handed, behind the back, jacked up, with the bridge, hopping on one leg, blindfolded.
Friends don't let friends wear gloves.
Can't lose to the 3 Cs; girls, geezers and gloves.
jingle said:
Strickland is a double glove, and Schmidt is weaksauce.
cplayermagic said:
Let me introduce you to my friend John Schmidt... He may need the 1-9 wild though, windbag.
Gloves have nothing to do w/ speed.
Mazin Shoonie has the best gloves...
Dave
BANKONIT said:
BANKONIT,
Try sharpshooter gloves available @ Platinum Billiards. Many times when I wear gloves, I feel they get worn out in the fingertips and the palm. This glove solved all issues for me because it leaves your fingertips exposed and has a padding on the palm for reinforcement.
On a humid day, a glove can be your best friend~
I'm sure Charlie Bryant would take that offer too cplayermagic.
You're an idiot.
Welcome to the forum!
You're an idiot.
Welcome to the forum!
One time I spotted Schmidt and Strickland the 2 through 9 wild, and let them each shoot before it was my turn. And they had ball in hand every game. I took them for the combined value of your mother.
Yeah, why not bring an umbrella to every tournament. On a rainy day an umbrella can be your best friend. Better yet, bring scuba gear, in case you're playing underwater... you know .. for 'reinforcement.'
shinigami said:
Yeah, why not bring an umbrella to every tournament. On a rainy day an umbrella can be your best friend. Better yet, bring scuba gear, in case you're playing underwater... you know .. for 'reinforcement.'
TX Poolnut said:I'm sure Charlie Bryant would take that offer too cplayermagic.
You're an idiot.
Welcome to the forum!
TAP TAP TAP!!!!
What a dunce!
I would recommend Sir Joseph gloves, I played with one for over a year before I changed it out. Very well made IMO.
Matt
It depends on the game and the conditions.
- When it's really hot (if air conditioning is broken) or if you're playing outside, try a thin, light colored glove (white or pink). You can also write little notes of encouragement or quick shot advice on a glove like this, improving your overall attitude towards the match!
- If it's chilly, I like to wear thick woolen mittens. Keep in mind when going with this option you can only effectively form an open hand bridge, *so stick to snooker when rocking tha mittens!*
- When conditions are ideal, it's best to use gloves of this material. You'll notice a lot of the good players wearing them. They're cheap, resilient, and low-profile (perfect for HUSTLERS)!
If you want to know what type of glove(s) I use for my bumper pool matches, let me know!
- When it's really hot (if air conditioning is broken) or if you're playing outside, try a thin, light colored glove (white or pink). You can also write little notes of encouragement or quick shot advice on a glove like this, improving your overall attitude towards the match!
- If it's chilly, I like to wear thick woolen mittens. Keep in mind when going with this option you can only effectively form an open hand bridge, *so stick to snooker when rocking tha mittens!*
- When conditions are ideal, it's best to use gloves of this material. You'll notice a lot of the good players wearing them. They're cheap, resilient, and low-profile (perfect for HUSTLERS)!
If you want to know what type of glove(s) I use for my bumper pool matches, let me know!
Tristan said:
I think bumper pool is one of the few cueing arts which requires skill. I mean, maneuvering around the bumpers like I'm Tracy McGrady isn't required in the 'lower' sports.. say.. one pocket or nine-ball. Position play is irrelevant in those games. It makes me happy when people believe I'm a bumper pool hustler.. but I don't lose sleep over it.
cplayermagic said:
Thanks! While we don't agree about gloves
, we do agree on this! IMHO, Bumper pool combines the best elements of snooker, carom, balkaline, one hole, chess, poker, and Russian billiards. Pics of my home room coming soon!!!!!! I LOVE THIS GAME!
I perfected my bumper pool skills in Holland. One guy taught me how to make shots; he has been the bumper-pool superstar for the last 14 years. The other taught me how to miss; he has been the best underground hustler in the world for the past 42 years. Unfortunately, the gross domestic product of Holland isn't high enough to afford bumpers in their bumper pool poolhalls, so we made do with various household objects.
I heard everyone in Dutch-land wears a glove and consequently, I will spot them the 2 through 9 wild and the breaks.
