I found i had to change my open bridge because the tension holding my thumb up was causing discomfort at my wrist. Fortunately my hand is shaped in a way i can bridge well using the knuckle of my thumb. Lets me keep my hand much more relaxed.

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Patrick Johnson said:

So, Spot On the Wall, but only 3/4 as far from the table as usual…?

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Yes. You can find that spot in two seconds by placing your cue along the end rail nose line. No arithmetic.

Island Drive said:

I remember that period where this shot showed up.
Question Bob.... If I remember correctly the shooter would place the cb slighly left of center for the draw position.

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About six inches from the head spot and draw straight back. Or, on the head spot and hit just the right, slight cut.

There's a system that tells you how full to hit the front ball to drive it forward at the needed angle.

What’s a good video very informative but I use closed bridge on 80% of my shots. I’ve just been playing that way so long. I feel more comfortable and I do feel like it does offer more guaranteed control imho.

GoldCrown said:

I tell my wife I lost things.

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I tell her it's not new.

Mensabum said:

I need a burglar, or big fire so I can start all over.

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I have a hiding spot for them. Unfortunately, my spot is getting full. Another excuse is when my wife asks if I got a new cue after putting out the new cue out of storage, I would say, it's the same cue as I have always used. Good thing her memory isn't that good or just take my word for it or just ignore it.

Even using chalk, I used to burn/blister my thumb shooting like that. Since then, I use the closed bridge. I might try the v if I remember when I go shoot again, because I have gloves now.

Mosens said:

The CleanGleem works great. Fast, safe, quiet and won't break the bank. Hand crafted in the USA.

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It looks to be spinning just as fast at the round Chinese ones which is what I didn't like about the one I tried. The balls were warm bordering on hot on the outside when it was done which didn't sit right with me.

Ferrule and tip have been replaced.