Closed bridge without a glove

[nodejo]

Ive been playing with a glove for a while, but now started to practice without a glove because Im going to go on a vacation for a month and we always play a bunch of pool on vacations.
I dont want to be the douche who brings his glove to a bar.

The problem is its almost impossible for me to shoot with a closed bridge now.
The friction is so heavy that I have to make the loop way to big and then still it doesnt slide smoothly.

Ive tried using some lotion on my hand (i have a very dry skin). And clean the cue with a wet towel.
It helped a little bit.
Does anyone have the same problem?
And any tips to resolve this?

 

[8pack]

Ive been playing with a glove for a while, but now started to practice without a glove because Im going to go on a vacation for a month and we always play a bunch of pool on vacations.
I dont want to be the douche who brings his glove to a bar.

The problem is its almost impossible for me to shoot with a closed bridge now.
The friction is so heavy that I have to make the loop way to big and then still it doesnt slide smoothly.

Ive tried using some lotion on my hand (i have a very dry skin). And clean the cue with a wet towel.
It helped a little bit.
Does anyone have the same problem?
And any tips to resolve this?

Maybe powder...could help.

 

[DogsPlayingPool]

Talc. Just a bit. Drop a small nickel sized pile on the counter top, dip your finger in it like you are taking a finger print, then wipe your finger along the shaft.

 

[nodejo]

Talc. Just a bit. Drop a small nickel sized pile on the counter top, dip your finger in it like you are taking a finger print, then wipe your finger along the shaft.

Thanks I will try that.

Doesnt it make a big mess on the table?

 

[Rackemep]

Thanks I will try that.

Doesnt it make a big mess on the table?

It can be messy but if you use it in moderation you can keep the mess to a minimum....

 

[robsnotes4u]

Buy a Q Wiz

http://www.pooldawg.com/product/q-wiz-shaft-cleaner-and-polisher

 

[sfleinen]

Talc. Just a bit. Drop a small nickel sized pile on the counter top, dip your finger in it like you are taking a finger print, then wipe your finger along the shaft.

Good point, but I recommend using corn starch instead. Corn starch has a lot more viscosity than talc, and can absorb a heck of a lot more moisture than talc. This is why athletes use corn starch and not talc.

A little dab goes a long, l-o-n-g way! Also, it doesn't rub off as easy as talc does.

No mess. Try it!

-Sean

 

[RiverCity]

You mentioned that you have dry hands.... Thats a very good thing. Quit using lotion, and if the shaft of your cue is polished and shiny take some 2000 grit and go over it slowly in one direction only ( joint to ferrule) to knock the shine down a little.
Adding moisture is the bulk of your problem. Thats why people use powder... To eliminate it.
Chuck