Expensive gloves---worth it?

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barrymuch90

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Ok so as I've mentioned before I've been playing pool since I was 15 worked exclusively in pool rooms from 18-22 then took years off from the game altogether. As of February I started playing again and I guess since I'm about 30-40 pounds heavier realized I was sweating way more than ever and it was interfering with my stroke,not to mention the poolroom I frequent is 85 degrees inside regardless of the temp outside or season I'm not exaggerating it's mind boggling considering its the best room around business wise has been open for like 50 years and while every other room around suffers or closed this room will never die. It's a great room but really it's crazy hit it is all the time. Anyways I had never used a glove before and played competivetly without one so deciding to use the one was something I didn't want to do, but made perfect sense all things considered. So at the expo there was a 3c booth with 2 tables offering free gloves to kids that participated in their little tourny so I convinced my little bro to give it a go so I could try out the glove risk free. I immediately started practicing with it, then without it and so on until I realized I could get by without it interfering with my average play. Long story short I go to the weekly tourny last week and won the tourny, and I couldn't help but realize the amount of people trying to get by with powder or whatnot and was so happy I had the glove because I was sweating profusely lol, as normal, yet my stroke was as smooth as ever and at this point I feel just as comfortable with the glove as I do without it.


So to the point of my thread---what do you guys think about the glove and more importantly are the more expensive gloves worth the extra I guess 20-30$ because I'm sure the one I have is the cheapest or close to it and will not last very long.

Thanks in advance for your time and answers, hopefully I'll get a good amount of sincere opinions
 
I like one of the more expensive ones because of the palm pad and open ended fingers personally so I pay the higher price.
 
barrymuch90 said:
Ok so as I've mentioned before I've been playing pool since I was 15 worked exclusively in pool rooms from 18-22 then took years off from the game altogether. As of February I started playing again and I guess since I'm about 30-40 pounds heavier realized I was sweating way more than ever and it was interfering with my stroke,not to mention the poolroom I frequent is 85 degrees inside regardless of the temp outside or season I'm not exaggerating it's mind boggling considering its the best room around business wise has been open for like 50 years and while every other room around suffers or closed this room will never die. It's a great room but really it's crazy hit it is all the time. Anyways I had never used a glove before and played competivetly without one so deciding to use the one was something I didn't want to do, but made perfect sense all things considered. So at the expo there was a 3c booth with 2 tables offering free gloves to kids that participated in their little tourny so I convinced my little bro to give it a go so I could try out the glove risk free. I immediately started practicing with it, then without it and so on until I realized I could get by without it interfering with my average play. Long story short I go to the weekly tourny last week and won the tourny, and I couldn't help but realize the amount of people trying to get by with powder or whatnot and was so happy I had the glove because I was sweating profusely lol, as normal, yet my stroke was as smooth as ever and at this point I feel just as comfortable with the glove as I do without it.


So to the point of my thread---what do you guys think about the glove and more importantly are the more expensive gloves worth the extra I guess 20-30$ because I'm sure the one I have is the cheapest or close to it and will not last very long.

Thanks in advance for your time and answers, hopefully I'll get a good amount of sincere opinions
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Here is my experience....others may differ

Lil you I decided to use a glove after 30 years of never wearing one. I like using one because it makes my stroke consistent regardless of humidity or temperature.

I 1st tried an inexpensive one...porpers I think? Cheaply made and only lasted a few months before tearing.

Next I went to a predator glove. Definitely an improvement but started wearing out where the thumb and finger meets after 4 months or so. I was told the newest versions have corrected this problem but I elected to go with a kamui this time.

It's definitely an improvement over the predator. I have had I for 5 months now and play 4-5 nights a week. Absolutely no signs of wear so far. Imo the old adage of you get what you pay for definitely applies to pool gloves.
 
My progression was much like lorider's: cheap (PoolGods or Porper?) to Predator to Kamui.

The Predator was slightly better than the cheapo, but not by much.

The cheapos last 3 months. The Predator, maybe 5 months.

The Kamui has been great; better fit, better feel and it's lasted about 2 years (avg. 3 hrs per day). I've thought about replacing it because I've worn a 1/4" hole in the ring finger from using a tripod bridge, but the rest of it is in good shape. Definitely worth the extra $18.
 
I have a Molinari and it's a nice glove, but I actually prefer the cheap Sir Joseph ones. The Molinari is a snug fit even in the biggest size and I don't love the Velcro at the wrist. Th cheap Sir Joseph just slips on and off easily which I like and just feels better to me.
 
Thanks for the quick replies and I currently have the very thin slip on basic style glove but besides its wearing out idk what the extra money provides and u guys have given me some insight. Idk which one I'll buy next but it seems it's down to molinari or kamui being the best or most popular
 
As others have said, Kamui is well worth the money. I love my Kamui glove.

My experience with gloves is that it takes an bit of an adjustment period, you''ll shoot both hot and cold with one for a while until until you get used to the lessened sensation in your bridge hand but it took me a most a month to stabilize and be consistent.

Added bonus is that less chalk and dirt will transfer from the table to your shaft, but you should still stay on top of it, particularly if you alternate fairly evenly between open and closed bridges. Other than a misuce, there is no more unpleasant feeling than picking up so much table grime that you can feel a gritty stroke while using a glove, it's very unnerving.
 
I buy 2 of the cheap ones (sir joseph, etc.) At the same time.

Keep them protected in the plastic when not in use.

Clean every week with laundry soap in the sink.

They last over a year.

I play on average 2 hours min. Per day
 
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I buy 2 of the cheap ones (sir joseph, etc.) At the same time.

Keep them protected in the plastic when not in use.

Clean every week with laundry soap in the sink.

They last over a year.

I play on average 2 hours min. Per day
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I'm really not sure how that is possible. Not that it isn't possible, but I have always played with a glove and up until about 18 months ago i always used the Sir Joseph ones and every one of them I would wear the fingers through in a month or so and I only play 2-3 night a week generally. Which is the entire reason I started using open finger ones.
 
I bought a poison glove and it didn't get much use. In the small amount of time I used it the seams started coming apart. Also the red printing on it started coming off. It's the only glove I have bought but I would pass on this one.
 
I have never worn a glove until recently. The bar I play in has AC issues and it's always humid and muggy. I decided to give one a try. I went with a cheapie off Amazon. Didn't like it. Tried a predator glove and it's much better. I have found myself really liking the consistency of my shots. I did notice the past 2 week. The rubber netting on the palm is coming off. I saw bits and pieces all over the table.

I ordered a Kamui..., Hope I like it. I will get to try it out next week.
 
I do not wear a glove. I use the feeling and tension of my closed bridge as a tactile guide for feedback on my stroke.
It tells me if the stroke I just tried delivering was what I originally had in mind and if not, how did it feel so I can correct.
I would lose that feedback wearing a glove & so I don't but if I were to wear or try one, I'd go with the new Longini glove.


Longini Sultan Glove or Longini Black Fire Glove........relatively hard item to find in different size options.
http://www.longonicues.com/longoni-...sories/longoni-accessories/446-longoni-gloves
 
I've owned gloves since The Blakeman.

The best glove I've owned was from Slix, but they went out of business. That glove was one of if not the first with open tips. It had a palm pad, and a Velcro strap. I used that glove until last year when it started to fall apart. That's a pretty long time. Several years. Maybe over a decade of use.

Today, I own a Molinari, Predator, Poison, and Action gloves. I love the Molinari, but it's already starting to fall apart after just a few months. The Action gloves seem fine, but I bought a few since they were cheap.

I'd start eith the Action and go from there.


Freddie <~~~ have glove, wiill travel
 
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Never saw the need to put one glove on for playing POOL. Could it be because Michael Jackson was the guy who started the one glove thing.
 
I wear through the ends of the middle finger in about a month on my predators. Then I just cut it off straight and continue using it. Bought a molinari with the open fingers. The only advantage I can see is the end of the fingers don't wear through. It is coming undone at the seam on the middle finger currently after just a few months of sporadic use. I used to laugh at glove guys. Now I are one. I may even get a pocket chalker next.

JC
 
To me, gloves are disposables just like chalk. They're going to get lost, dirty, and worn out. I buy my chalk by the boxes, and gloves by the dozens.
 
I buy the Cuesoul 10 packs on eBay. Comes out to $1.13 per glove Yes they wear out in about three to five months Who cares. They're a dollar apiece. They fit great and work well. These fit GREAT on me, nice and snug unlike some other super cheapos
 
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It's like anything. You get what you pay for. The cheap gloves don't last and don't fit well. The mollinari and Kumai last forever and keep a snug fit.
 
barrymuch90 said:
Ok so as I've mentioned before I've been playing pool since I was 15 worked exclusively in pool rooms from 18-22 then took years off from the game altogether. As of February I started playing again and I guess since I'm about 30-40 pounds heavier realized I was sweating way more than ever and it was interfering with my stroke,not to mention the poolroom I frequent is 85 degrees inside regardless of the temp outside or season I'm not exaggerating it's mind boggling considering its the best room around business wise has been open for like 50 years and while every other room around suffers or closed this room will never die. It's a great room but really it's crazy hit it is all the time. Anyways I had never used a glove before and played competivetly without one so deciding to use the one was something I didn't want to do, but made perfect sense all things considered. So at the expo there was a 3c booth with 2 tables offering free gloves to kids that participated in their little tourny so I convinced my little bro to give it a go so I could try out the glove risk free. I immediately started practicing with it, then without it and so on until I realized I could get by without it interfering with my average play. Long story short I go to the weekly tourny last week and won the tourny, and I couldn't help but realize the amount of people trying to get by with powder or whatnot and was so happy I had the glove because I was sweating profusely lol, as normal, yet my stroke was as smooth as ever and at this point I feel just as comfortable with the glove as I do without it.


So to the point of my thread---what do you guys think about the glove and more importantly are the more expensive gloves worth the extra I guess 20-30$ because I'm sure the one I have is the cheapest or close to it and will not last very long.

Thanks in advance for your time and answers, hopefully I'll get a good amount of sincere opinions
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I've gone back and forth with using a glove and not using one. When not using one, I use talc. The reason behind not using one is that I like the feel better. Its what I did when first learning to play, so its more natural to me. Plus, I can feel if I've dinged the shaft, and for some reason that offsets my mind. But when I take the ding out, I focus better. Without it, I cant feel the shaft or any dings, and I like to keep my cue in top form. Think of it like the saying "If you take care of your car like you're going to sell it, you never will". Applying: If I maintain my cue, it will serve me better in games. Funny reasoning, but it works for me. The reason I use the glove is to compensate when I dont feel the talc is doing its job. Sometimes I sweat and it cakes up a little. The problem besides the lack of feel for my shaft, is that it never fits right. Theres always something loose or too tight. I switch back and forth between open and closed bridges depending on the shot and the glove doesn't seem to feel right under my different bridging. So, I've been avoiding using it and going back to talc as my normal mode. So, on to your question of whether or not to spend the extra bucks. That my friend is a personal choice, much like an expensive cue. Think of it in terms like the difference between a good house cue and a custom. Im sure you'll come to realize that you can use either to play. Certainly the custom cue will give you some better quality equipment, but it wont really affect your game. Spending the extra money on custom is more to satisfy your ego. But the more comfortable your mind, the better you'll play. (I wonder some times, if you only allowed house cues at tournament, how would the people/pros play any different?) If spending the extra eases your mind about what the glove will do for you, then its worth it. Good Luck!
 
ctyhntr said:
To me, gloves are disposables just like chalk. They're going to get lost, dirty, and worn out. I buy my chalk by the boxes, and gloves by the dozens.
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Me too.

And good analogy with chalk. The free masters chalk all the pool halls use is good enough for me.

For gloves, I use the super cheap nylon gloves from ebay/amazon. Yeah they don't last and are obviously not as high quality but for 50 cents each, I don't care and they are good enough.
 
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