Has anyone tried this bridge head???

Bob 14:1 · Feb 23, 2016

I've tried the overpriced Kamui leather head, and it's fine in that it doesn't hurt the shaft, but this appealed to me since it appears to offer a lot of height combined with stability. It is also leather lined at the contact points.

I really like the Mooseheads, but I've tried sanding or buffing or polishing the insets, yet it still continues to grab, vibrate, squeal and chatter.

Tiger Bridge Head is made of quality acrylic plastic, this bridge head is unlike any other, both design or playability. Tiger bridge head has genuine leather inserts that won't allow the shaft to get scratched and provides better stability & control. Offers more options from lowest to highest positions and can also be used upside down. Rubber washer fits on any shaft from 9mm to 14mm. $16.95 from Seyberts...

ideologist · Feb 23, 2016

Madman One Pocket bridge

Tall, solid, all leather, prices right, supporting a small business

Bavafongoul · Feb 23, 2016

Justabridge.............amazingly versatile pool cue bridge.

3RAILKICK · Feb 23, 2016

Bavafongoul said:
Justabridge.............amazingly versatile pool cue bridge.

+1

An engineering wonder.

It will make a machinist weep at the elegance.

..pretty good bridge

...two of em walked away..a testament in itself

Bob Jewett · Feb 23, 2016

I think the best pool bridge head available is the Russo interlocking bridge. See http://www.muellers.com/Russo-Interlocking-Bridge-Head,2374.html for pictures. All pool rooms should have these for all their tables. They are $2 each in quantity from the manufacturer.

Snooker has much better bridges (called "rests" there), but they're brass and expensive. Snooker players care a lot about how well their rests work.

HawaiianEye · Feb 23, 2016

Bob Jewett said:
I think the best pool bridge head available is the Russo interlocking bridge. See http://www.muellers.com/Russo-Interlocking-Bridge-Head,2374.html for pictures. All pool rooms should have these for all their tables. They are $2 each in quantity from the manufacturer.

Snooker has much better bridges (called "rests" there), but they're brass and expensive. Snooker players care a lot about how well their rests work.

I know everyone has different tastes, but we have that head on several bridges where I play and I absolutely hate it. I will change it for another bridge every time I find it under a table I'm playing on.

I don't have one but I have played with the Justa Bridge and think it is the best bridge on the market, in design. Maybe a bit overpriced and hard to find the felt liners for, but it kicks ass.

Bob Jewett · Feb 23, 2016

HawaiianEye said:
I know everyone has different tastes, but we have that head on several bridges where I play and I absolutely hate it. I will change it for another bridge every time I find it under a table I'm playing on.
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What don't you like about the Russo bridge?

HawaiianEye · Feb 23, 2016

Bob Jewett said:
What don't you like about the Russo bridge?

I don't like the design or what it is made of. To me, I think there are lots of bridges that are better for maybe a bit more in price.

It seems to be lighter than a lot of other materials and it slides around on the cloth too easily for my liking. Some of the heavier bridges made of different material seem to stay in place a little bit better.

I'm not saying it is the worst bridge, I'm saying there are a lot that are better.

ctyhntr · Feb 24, 2016

My local poolhall used to have a couple of these. I thought they were okay, and agree they are very light. Maybe they can be weighted down some how.

Where can you buy these for $2? Muellers is $4 in quantities of 12 or more.

HawaiianEye said:
I don't like the design or what it is made of. To me, I think there are lots of bridges that are better for maybe a bit more in price.

It seems to be lighter than a lot of other materials and it slides around on the cloth too easily for my liking. Some of the heavier bridges made of different material seem to stay in place a little bit better.

I'm not saying it is the worst bridge, I'm saying there are a lot that are better.

Jude Rosenstock · Feb 24, 2016

ctyhntr said:
My local poolhall used to have a couple of these. I thought they were okay, and agree they are very light. Maybe they can be weighted down some how.

Where can you buy these for $2? Muellers is $4 in quantities of 12 or more.

Is there an advantage to having a heavy bridge? In instances where you have to get the bridge out of the way quickly, I would imagine a lighter bridge would be better.

ctyhntr · Feb 24, 2016

I rejoined straight pool league this season, so I find myself using the bridge more often.

Maybe I'm not very coordinated, but I find the bridge tends to bounce around, and I usually end up fouling because I moved a ball. Maybe something with more heft.

Jude Rosenstock said:
Is there an advantage to having a heavy bridge? In instances where you have to get the bridge out of the way quickly, I would imagine a lighter bridge would be better.

bbb · Feb 24, 2016

i also vote for justabridge
check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfwVNK8p8as

rikdee · Feb 24, 2016

Bob Jewett said:
I think the best pool bridge head available is the Russo interlocking bridge. See http://www.muellers.com/Russo-Interlocking-Bridge-Head,2374.html for pictures. All pool rooms should have these for all their tables. They are $2 each in quantity from the manufacturer.

100% agree! I still have and use a pair of original Russo interlocking heads purchased from Joe himself in 1981. I also have the hand addressed envelope which contained the heads and the introductory literature included with the purchase. They were and still are the bomb.

SamLambert · Feb 24, 2016

Where can I buy the Justabridge in Canada?

EDIT: Found some on eBay, nevermind!

BrianaBrown13 · Feb 24, 2016

I still prefer my stretch bridge over all of the others. I like have the string to lift the bridge out of the way of a cue ball coming off the end rail. And with the telescopic handle, I can adjust the length to whats needed.

Bob 14:1 · Feb 24, 2016

I should think nylon would provide a very smooth surface. Does the Russo bridge have to be sanded and tinkered with to provide a smooth glide without grabbing, vibrating and chattering?

My 314/2 plays fairly well with the Moosehead. My Schmelke sings and groans on each and every stroke. I've tried all grits from 400 to the yellow Q-smooth and I've also tried polishing it to a sparkling black finish. Darn bridge will just not shut up.

Jude Rosenstock · Feb 24, 2016

ctyhntr said:
I rejoined straight pool league this season, so I find myself using the bridge more often.

Maybe I'm not very coordinated, but I find the bridge tends to bounce around, and I usually end up fouling because I moved a ball. Maybe something with more heft.

No, using the bridge can be incredibly awkward, especially in 14.1 where it's often used for bridging over a ball. In fact, I will often shoot opposite handed instead of the bridge. I'll even use an opposite-handed air-bridge in situations where you might need to stack two bridges.

pt109 · Feb 24, 2016

Bob Jewett said:
I think the best pool bridge head available is the Russo interlocking bridge. See http://www.muellers.com/Russo-Interlocking-Bridge-Head,2374.html for pictures. All pool rooms should have these for all their tables. They are $2 each in quantity from the manufacturer.

Snooker has much better bridges (called "rests" there), but they're brass and expensive. Snooker players care a lot about how well their rests work.

Been using a Brianna for years....the Russo interests me if I could get them with a grommet.

The traditional X rest head at snooker drives me nuts...it's the way I aim....
...the X blocks both sides of the cue-ball for me.

Poolhall60561 · Feb 24, 2016

I bought the Allison Fisher London Bridge a few years back and left it at the poolhall first time out. For that reason I prefer the house bridge.

Bob 14:1 · Feb 24, 2016

pt109 said:
Been using a Brianna for years....the Russo interests me if I could get them with a grommet.

Does the Brianna have that annoying injection mold mark throughout all the contact points as does the Moosehead? Do you get any drag or chattering when using it without having to polish or sand down the contact points?

I don't require an Erector Set for a bridge since I just shoot in my basement and not in leagues, etc. I actually like the idea of a lightweight bridge. For me, it's difficult to hoist a heavy bridge out of the way; particularly within the sometimes tight confines of straight pool.

Has anyone tried this bridge head???

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