Does anyone use an open bridge during regular play and a closed bridge when breaking?
Open bridge for regular shots, closed bridge for break...
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This is common among many players, including pros.
Many also use the closed bridge for super draw or follow as well.
This is common among many players, including pros.
Many also use the closed bridge for super draw or follow as well.
I'm thinking of trying it. My thought process is that a closed bridge might allow me to hit the CB harder with better control.
Seems to be quite common practice what you are describing New2Cue.
Where I play, quite a few of the players have adopted the SVB type break and that is impossible without using a closed bridge.
Personally I use a closed bridge for playing and breaking, the only time I use a open bridge is when my hand is very close to the CB.
Where I play, quite a few of the players have adopted the SVB type break and that is impossible without using a closed bridge.
Personally I use a closed bridge for playing and breaking, the only time I use a open bridge is when my hand is very close to the CB.
I mix and match a lot. Usually a closed bridge for the break. But during the game, I could possibly alternate between open and closed, every other shot. I don't really think about it. The choice comes naturally when I approach the shot. But on soft finesse shots, I have been using an open bridge.
A closed bridge provides greater stability and is often used for shots where the precision of cue contact with CB is more crucial. Break shots, draw shots, etc. The downside for some is that the closed bridge blocks the view of the cue tip when you're down on a shot. A open bridge provides greater visibility of the cue tip but does not provide as much stability. Many people don't know how to make a proper closed bridge, often making the closed bridge too tight, and it feels restricting.
I've mostly played with an open bridge as it has always felt more natural to me. But I'm starting to use the closed bridge more and more as it is becoming more predictable/reliable. I've noticed that my cue tends to be more level by the simple nature of using a closed bridge, and my cue stays on line better during stroke with the additional stability. I've been using a closed bridge for breaking for several weeks now and the improvements have been significant.
I've mostly played with an open bridge as it has always felt more natural to me. But I'm starting to use the closed bridge more and more as it is becoming more predictable/reliable. I've noticed that my cue tends to be more level by the simple nature of using a closed bridge, and my cue stays on line better during stroke with the additional stability. I've been using a closed bridge for breaking for several weeks now and the improvements have been significant.
I don't know of any pro that breaks with an open bridge. If you want power, you need a closed bridge.
I used to play mostly with a closed bridge because that is how I was taught. I now play more with an open bridge, feels better to me. I can see the shit better and can pretty do anything just as good or better than with a closed bridge.
For break shots , I always break off the rail.. So I guess closed??
For break shots , I always break off the rail.. So I guess closed??
Lol...the best typing error that fits the subject I have ever seen!
One thing to keep in mind is a solid, tight bridge. Make sure you have a tight bridge that doesn't allow the cue to wiggle back and forth. The bridge should be tight enough to allow the cue to slide correctly but not move back and forth.
