Extensions vs. the mechanical bridge.

[middleofnowhere]

This is not in the least a debate. In fact I have had a screw on extension for my cue for like 30 years. Miz had one that looked like a piece of a vacuum cleaner hose he slipped on the butt of his cue. I watch a lot of the pool now and they are constantly using an extension when a bridge would probably be better.

The other night I saw Shane reaching with an extension, he must have had 3 feet of cue sticking out ahead of his bridge hand. He messed up the shot costing him the game. There's certainly a place for both an extension and the bridge I think some guys put the extension on too quick.

My other concern about this would be a new generation of players not professional just guys who play not even recognizing the value of the bridge or ever learning how to use it. They see all these pros with their extensions and think that's it that's what you do.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

The other night I saw Shane reaching with an extension, he must have had 3 feet of cue sticking out ahead of his bridge hand. He messed up the shot costing him the game.

Not surprising - any stroke error was magnified 3+ times normal.

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[skor]

I agree, both are valid tools and players should know to use both and when to choose one over the other or even combine both (more common on 12ft snooker tables)

 

[GideonF]

I agree, both are valid tools and players should know to use both and when to choose one over the other or even combine both (more common on 12ft snooker tables)

Here is an excellent instructional video by maybe the best snooker player with a rest (bridge). Some very good tips here.

 

[skor]

Here is an excellent instructional video by maybe the best snooker player with a rest (bridge). Some very good tips here.

I've learned to use the bridge many years ago from a snooker player, there is no doubt that they know how to use it better than most pool players (at pro and amateur levels) most pool players do it just wrong...

 

[Hail Mary Shot]

I always hated using the mechanical bridge. I'm using an extension better. If it's unavailable, I'd rather switch hands. And no, I don't like doing the behind the back thing as well.