Is it legal to put a tip on a bridge and use it to shoot a shot

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epoxypop

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I had someone want me to put a tip on his bridge so he can shoot difficult shots. Is this legal like the little dolly that attached to the cue and is used like a bridge . The dolly might be legal because it's not the legal instrument making the shot
I refused to do the work for this guy more to the story he is a cheat and makes up different sets of rules in the middle of play
 
If he is a cheat, then pass.

If he has a disability that prevents normal use of the bridge and is just trying to stay in the game, then I would do it. But only if he is a decent type.

Any advantage gained from using it would be minimal.

Does it meet WPA specs? I would say there is no specific prohibition:

18. MECHANICAL BRIDGE
The mechanical bridge, also called rake, crutch or rest, is an accessory of the billiard sports
table and consists of a stick with a bridge head mounted at its end to support the shaft of
the cue stick replacing the hand bridge during shots difficult to reach. The stick or handle of
the mechanical bridge is very similar in shape to the cue stick. The bridge
head has notches or grooves, usually at various heights, in which the cue shaft can rest. The
contour of the bridge head should be smooth in order not to mar the cue shaft or rip the
threads of the table-cloth when being used.
17. CUE STICKS
Cue Sticks used at WPA competitions should comply with the following
during play at table:
Length of Cue: 40 inches [1.016 m] minimum / No Maximum
Weight of Cue: No minimum / 25 oz. [708.75 gm] maximum
Width of Tip: No minimum / 14mm maximum
The cue tip may not be of a material that can scratch or damage the addressed ball. The cue
tip on any stick must be composed of a piece of specially processed leather or other fibrous
or pliable material that extends the natural line of the shaft end of the cue and contacts the
cue ball when the shot is executed..
 
Given that the mechanical bridge is defined as an accessory separate from the cue stick and given that equipment may only be used for the purpose intended, I'd argue that putting a tip on a bridge and using it as a cue would not be allowed.



18. MECHANICAL BRIDGE

The mechanical bridge, also called rake, crutch or rest, is an accessory of the billiard sports table and consists of a stick with a bridge head mounted at its end to support the shaft of the cue stick replacing the hand bridge during shots difficult to reach.



1.4 PLAYER’S USE OF EQUIPMENT

The equipment must meet existing WPA equipment specifications. In general, players are not permitted to use novel equipment. The following uses, among others, are considered normal. If the player is uncertain about a particular use of equipment, this should be discussed with the tournament management prior to the start of play. The equipment must be used only for the purpose or in the manner that the equipment was intended
 
Bridge on wheels.jpg
As far as fastening a cue tip to a bridge that is normally used without a cue tip fastened to it?
This is not it.
I have a hard time imagining, however, any normal bridge that has a cue tip fastened to it that could match the performance of this wheeled unit. A major problem, though, is that the unit below does not raise the cue stick high enough over opponent's ball to hit your object ball. I suspect it has a problem, too, of moving laterally to line up the shot.
 
does that contraption eliminate squirt?

and i notice no chalk needed on those things. bet that will save a lot of money from having to buy those 20 dollar pieces of chalk.
 
Paul Bell said:
View attachment 928198As far as fastening a cue tip to a bridge that is normally used without a cue tip fastened to it?
This is not it.
I have a hard time imagining, however, any normal bridge that has a cue tip fastened to it that could match the performance of this wheeled unit. A major problem, though, is that the unit below does not raise the cue stick high enough over opponent's ball to hit your object ball. I suspect it has a problem, too, of moving laterally to line up the shot.
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If my opponent wanted to use one of these I would encourage it, maybe even for every shot. I'm sure that the wheeled thing will end up on its side more often than not.
 
Here’s the solution. Get a Kamui Clear Plastic Bridge. Stick it on the end of a house cue, sneaky Pete or custom cue.

It does not affect the finish of the shaft . Anyone gives you shit about using it to shoot, tell them is is legally a cue
you are using as a bridge but it is a pool cue nonetheless. If they keep griping or a referee says it’s bridge and you
cannot shoot with it, take the bridge off the shaft, play the shot with that cue, then return the bridge on the shaft and
just give them a goofy look and ask…..happy now? Realistically, the bridge head interferes with shooting any pool shot reliably but a removable bridge head like Kamui takes up very little space in your case.
 
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