Cue Extension vs. bridge

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Donovan_45

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Hello,

I understand that an extension makes the cue longer, but why would someone use an extension over a bridge?

Thanks,

Corey
 
It allows one to use a near normal stroke, and they aren't as good at using the stroke required with a bridge.
 
Neil said:
It allows one to use a near normal stroke, and they aren't as good at using the stroke required with a bridge.
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An extension can serve you well for shots that require a little longer reach than normal, not so much when you have to reach and shoot over balls though. You have better feel of your stroke with the extension.
 
Crutches

Extentions are easier for some people especially those who refuse to learn to use a bridge. More feel and control with extentions on some shots. I bought a nice Longoni ext. but the damm thing scratched my butt. Be careful with nice sticks.
 
hangemhigh said:
An extension can serve you well for shots that require a little longer reach than normal, not so much when you have to reach and shoot over balls though. You have better feel of your stroke with the extension.
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My sentiments... I use the bridge when necessary, but the extension is a nice accessory too...

Good Luck,
 
The first time I saw someone use both an extension and bridge was Stevie Moore playing for the New York title.

For those extra long stretch shots that you might ordinarily not take with a bridge alone, the combo of a bridge and extension can be a powerful tool. You can shoot your normal pendulum stroke shot off the bridge with relative ease.

I have a Hager extension and love it. High quality, virtually indestructable, and has a terrific webbing inside that is cue friendly, no scratching.

And for crying out loud, if you're gonna get an extension, get a 24". :thumbup:

Best,
Brian kc
 
Mr. Wiggles said:
Extentions are easier for some people especially those who refuse to learn to use a bridge. More feel and control with extentions on some shots. I bought a nice Longoni ext. but the damm thing scratched my butt. Be careful with nice sticks.
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In my league "circle of friends", I know of at least three persons that absolutely refuse to use/learn to use a bridge. I wish I had a mixed drink for every game and/or match they've lost by stretching out and missing the shot or mis-cueing with that 2-foot bridge length.

I too have the Longoni extension (and a Tony Ryan also) but it hasn't damaged any of my cues. They are all players and none of them would qualify as a "nice stick".

I became proficient with the mechanical bridge just prior to and immediately after having surgery on my bridge-side shoulder. Now, I can't count how many times that simple little tool has bailed me out of an otherwise tough shot. Being around the poolrooms as long as it has, I have never understood the disdain people have for the mechanical bridge.

Maniac
 
I have mostly seen people use the extension with a bridge.The extension allows you to have a better stance and reach over the ball.Snooker players seem to be more favourable with a cue extension and bridge. They are big tables.
 
If there was a lightweight extension that simply clamped on to the butt I'd own one. The butt plug would support the brunt of the stroke. A long tounged chuck fashioned from CF would be enough to fasten it to any stick and keep the diameter in check as well.
 
I’ve moved away from it and back to the bridge. It’s really difficult for me not to have an elbow drop before I make contact with the cue ball when I use it.
 
Sneeky Pete said:
I have seen Cue extensions that fit in the middle of your stick and would like to know where i can get one for my cue
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I have one of those, but I don't like the way it changes the weight and balance of my cue. My main cues are 60" and I only bought the extension to go on my 58" cues.
 
garczar said:
About any place that sell cues/accessories. Try Google?? Seyberts? Pooldawg? Mannings?
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Like this one (the one I have)?

www.pooldawg.com

Balance Rite Forward Weighted Pool Cue Extension

The Balance Rite Forward Weighted Extension instantly adds 3.75" to any stick and changes the balance point to give you more of a forward pool cue weight. This pool cue extension easily attaches at the joint between the butt and the shaft so taller players have a more natural stroke and it also...
www.pooldawg.com www.pooldawg.com
 
Sneeky Pete said:
I have seen Cue extensions that fit in the middle of your stick and would like to know where i can get one for my cue
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They are generally called "mid cue extensions" as opposed to extensions that screw into the butt of your cue, or "rear extensions". A mid cue extension allows you to slide your hand from the butt of the cue towards the joint, and if you are a tall player you will be able to get your whole hand on the butt of the cue, rather than having your little fingers hanging off the end of the butt.

I have a 58" custom cue with a 4" mid cue extension made by the cue maker, and I also bought a Jacoby 4" "shaft extension" for a cue with a different joint type:

Jacoby Custom Cues Shaft Extensions

jacobycustomcues.com jacobycustomcues.com

Most online billiards stores sell mid cue extensions, e.g.:

Search results for: 'extensions'

Over 3,000 pool cues, pool cue cases and billiards accessories, it's no wonder that PoolDawg is the pool player's best friend. An authorized retailer of 50+ leading brands of pool cues and cue cases, PoolDawg is the ultimate billiards destination for safe, secure, guaranteed shopping. PoolDawg -...
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Some brand names are: X5, Balance Rite, McDermott, and SightRight.

You can also get a mid cue extension that goes from one type of joint on the butt to another type of joint on the shaft. I think blokid took over from Newsheriffintwn as azbilliard's resident custom mid cue extension maker:

Taking order for CUE EXTENSION

Hi all, I'm opening the book for making cue extension. The extension will be included with bumper that be worked with extension. Let me know if you're interested in ordering one. - Normal extension (6" long): $79 shipped for black color (default...
forums.azbilliards.com

For some reason, some custom cue makers will not make mid cue extensions. Dr. Dave and ShortStop On Pool use mid cue extensions:


I really like my mid cue extensions.
 
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