I think I've seen a snooker player with a glove and an open bridge. Under humid conditions and/or a not-so-clean cue, even an open bridge can be bothersome, but there is little advantage to a glove with an open bridge.
First of all, who of you have played a strict canonical taper?
While it does work with a closed bridge, it doesn't work effortlessly, as the thickness rises quickly. No fun without a glove, at all.
But it works beautifully with an open bridge, much more consistent and accurate that an pro taper with an open one. No more hopping about, just plain and straight through your aiming line.
Second, I
always play with a glove and always play an open bridge.
It does have advantages, for example, after 2,5hours of constant playing it doesn't rub on you skin.
Your cue stays much more clean, the glove even collects the chalk dust and doesn't rub it into the wood.
You basically do not care about the weather or anything, even not really about the finish of your shaft - it just slides consistently.
So yes, a glove is always more comfortable and you dont need to think anymore. All that for 5$ (Cuetec) - I'd say it's a win!
I think for Snooker players it's about looks and tradition.
And as you can see they rub down their hands and shafts quite regularly and heavily.
Cheers,
M