Moosehead bridge question

Looks the same, but in my opinion the Spinali bridge is finished better and will not scuff up you shafts!

I sell the Faux Spinali bridges for $2.00, and I tell people the difference.
 
pool school refresher

Henry...Just FYI, I mentioned this last May when you came to school in Harrisburg, but wanted to make sure you remember. You can take a pool school "refresher" for just $100, or free, if you bring a paid student with you. I am doing a 3-day school at Sandcastle Billiards, in Edison, NJ over President's Weekend (Feb. 13-15). Let me know if you're interested.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

ctyhntr said:
What is the difference between a Moosehead bridge and a Spinali bridge?
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Scott,

What information do you have for this weekend....Price, hours ect? Thanks.....
 
Scott, Bruce,

Thanks for confirming this. I suspected Spinali was the originator, and either didn't copyright it or was outsold by competitors. I've noticed many online sellers refer to the moosehead as being like the Spinali, but couldn't find one to compare.

Scott Lee said:
Henry...There isn't any difference. The Spinali version was the original. The "Moosehead" version is just a chinese knockoff. They both work the same way.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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Scott,

Thanks for letting me know that your traveling pool school is coming through NY/NJ region. Sandcastle is a good choice and Ed, the owner goes the extra mile to make people welcomed in his room.

I'm definitely interested.

Scott Lee said:
Henry...Just FYI, I mentioned this last May when you came to school in Harrisburg, but wanted to make sure you remember. You can take a pool school "refresher" for just $100, or free, if you bring a paid student with you. I am doing a 3-day school at Sandcastle Billiards, in Edison, NJ over President's Weekend (Feb. 13-15). Let me know if you're interested.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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ctyhntr said:
Scott, Bruce,

Thanks for confirming this. I suspected Spinali was the originator, and either didn't copyright it or was outsold by competitors. I've noticed many online sellers refer to the moosehead as being like the Spinali, but couldn't find one to compare.
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The Spinali bridges...yes the original...look identical to the knock-offs except...when viewed side-by-side, there is an obvious difference in quality. With the knock-offs, you will need to sand down the mold lines, or else they can create a dinger or scratch...also, the center grommet in a bit beefier in the Spinali, and does not shift on the end of a cue. I would also say the plastic used might be of a higher grade as well...I say this as I just gave away my old knock-off moosehead, because i found and bought 3 Spinali's off of eBay a while back...and when the gal went to put it on the end of her cue...darn thing snapped clean in two! It was fine when I gave it to her...LoL. Seems to me like the knock-offs are not quite as thick as the original...but I could be wrong.

They both do the same exact thing...and finding the original Spinali's are getting almost impossible. They were invented and produced by Spinali Woodworking, of Modesto, CA. The original's grommets were designed to fit shaft diameters of 11-13.5mm. The ones I have were all packaged with a small American flag sticker/decal.

I still find that I prefer the moosehead style bridge to any other, and they are the easiest to pack around inside one's case pocket. I know I will not go anywhere without one...as most local taverns still have the older metal bridges, and no way I am putting a nicely groomed shaft into one of those!

Lisa
 
ridewiththewind said:
The Spinali bridges...yes the original...look identical to the knock-offs except...when viewed side-by-side, there is an obvious difference in quality. With the knock-offs, you will need to sand down the mold lines, or else they can create a dinger or scratch...also, the center grommet in a bit beefier in the Spinali, and does not shift on the end of a cue. I would also say the plastic used might be of a higher grade as well...I say this as I just gave away my old knock-off moosehead, because i found and bought 3 Spinali's off of eBay a while back...and when the gal went to put it on the end of her cue...darn thing snapped clean in two! It was fine when I gave it to her...LoL. Seems to me like the knock-offs are not quite as thick as the original...but I could be wrong.

They both do the same exact thing...and finding the original Spinali's are getting almost impossible. They were invented and produced by Spinali Woodworking, of Modesto, CA. The original's grommets were designed to fit shaft diameters of 11-13.5mm. The ones I have were all packaged with a small American flag sticker/decal.

I still find that I prefer the moosehead style bridge to any other, and they are the easiest to pack around inside one's case pocket. I know I will not go anywhere without one...as most local taverns still have the older metal bridges, and no way I am putting a nicely groomed shaft into one of those!

Lisa
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AMEN :Lisa hit the nail on the head,
 
Lisa,

Thanks for the background info. Is there a way to tell an original from a copy, so I can keep a lookout?
 
I've got a different question with the moosehead bridge.

I've had problems with it leaving black marks on my white ferrule (from the rubber). Has anyone else had these problems? I know it doesn't hurt anything, but it's annoying...
 
Quatsch83 said:
I've got a different question with the moosehead bridge.

I've had problems with it leaving black marks on my white ferrule (from the rubber). Has anyone else had these problems? I know it doesn't hurt anything, but it's annoying...
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Anybody else notice this?
 
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