Extension Length

[The_JV]

You know where a lot of this rejection of a bridge actually starts? It starts with the fact that most mechanical bridges are a piece of junk.

Cast metal heads that will actually scratch up your shaft. Plastic bridge heads that are mounted on nothing more than an old house cue which is in itself too short and too heavy to even function as a bridge. Essentially nothing in their design that is technically thought out to meet the needs of a pool player.

I got one of the original bridgeheads that's called the Spinelli bridge. Later it was knocked off and most people just refer to it as a moosehead or moose antler bridge

One of those mounted on a proper stick say about 6 ft long and not an old house cue, now that can actually be a functional piece of equipment.

Can't disagree with any of this

 

[THam]

After reading the replies and looking around a bit, I can't help but feel that a 3-4" will do the trick I'm looking for.

 

[Catalin]

After reading the replies and looking around a bit, I can't help but feel that a 3-4" will do the trick I'm looking for.

I think the only people using those are the ones that keep the extension on all the time. For an extension that you remove, 8" is perfect. Make sure it's lightweight and the length won't hurt you in any way. Mine is 8 and I still need to grab it at the very end on some shots.


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[The_JV]

After reading the replies and looking around a bit, I can't help but feel that a 3-4" will do the trick I'm looking for.

Honestly, if I was getting the extension made to match a custom cue, I'd lean toward a 6". The one that came with my Exceed has matching ring work, and it's the sole reason I still have it.

Even at that length you're begging for cuing errors, but I short stroke while using it. In fact I'd take a more confident shot with the bridge...lol.

 

[westcoast]

I shoot with a 6 inch extension on my Cuetec Cynergy. I've gotten use to the weight and balance. I can actually screw in an additional 6 inch extension if I need it (which rarely happens on a 7 footer, but somewhat frequently on a 9 footer)

 

[muskyed]

While watching pros, it seems that they will use a bridge as a very last resort, I have found that for myself, the bridge is my first resort. I actually like using a bridge and feel very confident with it. Yes some of the bridges in pool halls are not in the greatest of condition, or where I mostly shoot, do not have one for every table, and because of that we just bring our own bridge head and stick it on our break stick when needed. It's much less trouble for me just grab a bridge, than what I see other people do digging through their case looking for their extension every time needed.

 

[The_JV]

While watching pros, it seems that they will use a bridge as a very last resort, I have found that for myself, the bridge is my first resort. I actually like using a bridge and feel very confident with it. Yes some of the bridges in pool halls are not in the greatest of condition, or where I mostly shoot, do not have one for every table, and because of that we just bring our own bridge head and stick it on our break stick when needed. It's much less trouble for me just grab a bridge, than what I see other people do digging through their case looking for their extension every time needed.

A simple 'Like' wasn't enough to show how much I agree with this post.