Chalk Yah, or NAw

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Where you Play do thay ALLOW Chalk, Talcum, or Baby Powderto be used by Players. :confused: A Certain Snow Bird will soon be back who alway SNEEKS in his little Bottle of Baby Powder. Think this stuff is really BAD.... ;)
 
Yes they do ...

Although other players will generally complain if
someone dumps a bunch of baby powder on the
table. Like everything else, it's about having
manners and consideration.
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
Where you Play do thay ALLOW Chalk, Talcum, or Baby Powderto be used by Players. :confused: A Certain Snow Bird will soon be back who alway SNEEKS in his little Bottle of Baby Powder. Think this stuff is really BAD.... ;)
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The pros seem to have no problem using it.

Fred <~~~ will use it if necessary
 
Bruce S. de Lis said:
Where you Play do thay ALLOW Chalk, Talcum, or Baby Powderto be used by Players. :confused: A Certain Snow Bird will soon be back who alway SNEEKS in his little Bottle of Baby Powder. Think this stuff is really BAD.... ;)
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I don't have a problem with them applying it to thier hands....I just don't like it when they apply it to the table and balls.
 
I hate it, if it gets on the table it does ruin the cloth over time. :( The pool rooms down here make you brush it off if it gets on the table. I just say if you need it that bad, just get a glove.
 
BRKNRUN said:
I don't have a problem with them applying it to thier hands....I just don't like it when they apply it to the table and balls.
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LMAO, so true. I only used it in humid settings and only applied it to the part of my fingers that the cue would touch. Looking at the table, one would never know that I was using powder. That's how it should be....
 
Timberly said:
LMAO, so true. I only used it in humid settings and only applied it to the part of my fingers that the cue would touch. Looking at the table, one would never know that I was using powder. That's how it should be....
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Don't use it in practice... but in tournaments or matchups, my hands sweat like a pig in heat, and I do use it. I don't make a mess with it, but I DO use it

Later,
Bob
 
Talc

Baby powder has lanolin in it...not good for keeping hands dry...lanolin is a moisturizer...Hard to imagine that so many players have been using it for so many years...
use plain talc...wash your hands often and maybe use a glove
 
whitewolf said:
My sticks sweat like hell and I use the stuff like there is no tommorrow. A glove doesn't work as well so I stick with the talcum. The pool table looks like its Christmas time when I get through with it. Lately I have heard so many complaints that I try to remember to smack my hands on my pants so I don't make a mess. For the real complainers, I have considered bringing a battery powered vacuum cleaner. Now if someone would recommend to me the Cadillac of gloves, I would consider getting one. But the last thread we had on gloves didn't produce much, just a lot of criticism.
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I played 10 hours straight in a tournament with my sure shot glove and there was absolutly no problem. For me it works twice as well as talcom and my shaft doesn't get dirty with it. For $7 i'd get one even if it just sits in my case all the time.
 
For those who HATE the Baby Powder, Talcum SMELL. Think Corn Starch. Use for Babies with Allergies for Years. :eek:
 
Side Pocket Kid said:
I played 10 hours straight in a tournament with my sure shot glove and there was absolutly no problem. For me it works twice as well as talcom and my shaft doesn't get dirty with it. For $7 i'd get one even if it just sits in my case all the time.
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Yeah, I don't mind gloves... find me one that fits a man that wears a size 16 ring and I'll get one... SureShot doesn't make one that big.

Later,
FatFinger Bob
 
At very least, talcum powder and other foreign substances on your hands get on the balls the very next time you rack. I don't want anyone using talcum powder handling the balls, as it causes skids. I have actually done a demonstration of this at the poolhall. If your hands sweat too much, wear a glove.
 
Cane said:
Yeah, I don't mind gloves... find me one that fits a man that wears a size 16 ring and I'll get one... SureShot doesn't make one that big.

Later,
FatFinger Bob
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Im sure you can get a custom glove for your fat hand :)
 
I used a glove for a while, but I never felt like I could feel the cue very well so I went back to baby powder. Guess I need to try the talcum.
 
If your hands are moist from playing in a humid room or just because they tend to sweat easily, even a slippery cue won't solve the problem.

I've played in places where it's so humid the talk clumps up like glue. Even when it works, I don't like the mess.

I'd prefer to have a couple of gloves and I prefer tight lycra over other types. Even if it gets moist it slips pretty well. I used to make my own for what it's worth. I didn't include the finger tips (except the thumb) as they tend to slip on the table, especially the wooden rails.

It would also only cover half the index finger and the rest was more open so the hand could breathe. ( I don't use a closed bridge)

I would wash them occassionally and dry them under a hand dryer between matches. The very thin lycra dries quickly.

I like there to be almost no friction on the cue, though some people fee that friction is assuring and helps them to assertain the speed they are moving the cue. I think the gripping hand is much better at feeding this information back to the brain.
 
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Why not...

I don't mind the powder as long as you keep it off the table and you can towel off your hands before you rack. Other-wise, just wrap a dollar bill around the shaft and bridge over it. Works perfect for me in the rare cases that I need to use anything.
 
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