Open- or closed-bridge hand and gloves?

[KissedOut]

I think I will call it a sports bra for the cue. At the joint it is snug and stays out of the way.

Or maybe a cue condom? LOL

 

[The_JV]

They also don't always use open bridges either

example..?

....Bueller....?

 

[ceebee]

The guy in the picture looks more like Rempe than Rafael...

 

[Black-Balled]

The difference in the tapering of the Snooker cue vs the pro tapering of the pool cue is a factor. ...

Negative, ghost rider.

If that were the case then 3c players would never use a closed bridge, as the diameter and taper of their cues are much larger.

And they are generally smaller people too.

 

[gregcantrall]

Negative, ghost rider.

If that were the case then 3c players would never use a closed bridge, as the diameter and taper of their cues are much larger.

And they are generally smaller people too.

It may not be a deciding factor but it is a factor. My loop bridge on a pool cue with pro-taper can be a little snugger. With the Snooker taper the loop bridge needs a little different approach. Don't doubt that it can be used to advantage in certain shots. Heck I use a loop bridge at times, just not as often as I did growing up. The choice of bridge is always dictated by the situation. Nowadays open bridge is my most used.

 

[misterpoole]

Open bridge w/chin on cue except on brake, no glove, forward balanced cue with wood shaft. wipe down the cue and burnish shaft before a match.
If it aint broke

 

[billiardshot]

Actually I use the knuckle bridge as a a young youth to start in 1950, as Keith use his stance/ stroke earlier. But today I mainly use open bridge.

 

[jimcharles]

Both, sometimes with a glove.

 

[JAM]

Check out this photo I saw on Facebook of Niels Feijen's break. Look at his closed-bridge hand on the rail. And it's also interesting his feet placement so far apart on the break.

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[gregcantrall]

Arthritis in my fingers

I am experimenting with compression gloves with open finger tips. Copper Joe are working for me. Not sure about the Copper helping but the compression seems to help. These have rubbery lines in the grip but the cue slides easily. Taking them off like skinning a squirrel leaves the ridges on the inside for the next wearing and a nice smooth bridge.

 

[DynoDan]

Watching Rafael Martinez made me favor the open bridge again. I used to play it all the time. Below is Oliver Ortman playing weenie beanie on accistats. I feel the open bridge allows the stroke to be free and gives a better sight line.

True, but I’ve noticed that when circumstances dictate a closed bridge, I need to re-adjust my CB target point to obtain the same pocketing accuracy. Go figure.

 

[ceebee]

Niels is tall & Pool Tables are made for short people too, hence the spread of his legs. I always keep a finger over my bridge rail, to control the movement of the Cue.

 

[skogstokig]

Check out this photo I saw on Facebook of Niels Feijen's break. Look at his closed-bridge hand on the rail. And it's also interesting his feet placement so far apart on the break.

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niels has that running man stance even on regular shots. he's a rather tall guy, but there are others who have a similar stance. billy thorpe and tyler styer comes to mind. myself i have a snooker stance but wish i didn't, it's not good for an injured back.