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Jason Koopman

Jason Koopman

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I have not seen this thread before, but I was just curious... How many of you folks use a shooting glove? I have been using one for years as I seem to get more "feel" and my warm up strokes are considerably smoother, thus allowing me to acheive my best stroke. Anyone alse?
 
i used to use a glove, but if i put one on now, i cant stand it.
if you take care of your shaft and keep it smooth (assuming you use a wood shaft) you should be able to get a smooth stroke unless you have a sweaty hands problem.

with a glove on, i dont feel a connection to my cue/shaft, almost feel blind. the sensation of the shaft on my skin is vital to me, with a glove on i just cant feel my stroke.
 
JESToner said:
i used to use a glove, but if i put one on now, i cant stand it.
if you take care of your shaft and keep it smooth (assuming you use a wood shaft) you should be able to get a smooth stroke unless you have a sweaty hands problem.

with a glove on, i dont feel a connection to my cue/shaft, almost feel blind. the sensation of the shaft on my skin is vital to me, with a glove on i just cant feel my stroke.
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I cetaintly see your see your point as I have experimented using a bridge without one, and I have felt that I have even lost feel under "ideal conditions" , contrary to my original post. (playing at home in cool weather without stress). What you mentioned is the key... yes my hands do sweat, not to ther point that I offend anyone when I shake their hand, but I am compulsive by nature (I keep my shaft in pristine condition), but in competion I just seem to do better.
Thanks for the reply!
 
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Jason Koopman said:
I have not seen this thread before, but I was just curious... How many of you folks use a shooting glove? I have been using one for years as I seem to get more "feel" and my warm up strokes are considerably smoother, thus allowing me to acheive my best stroke. Anyone alse?
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I always have a glove in my case. I'll use it in the summer and in higher humidity rooms.

Fred
 
Cornerman said:
I always have a glove in my case. I'll use it in the summer and in higher humidity rooms.

Fred
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Same here. And I might add if you haven't tried one of the better brands, you might want to try one. Cheapy me went through 2 of the cheap ones before I bought a St. Joe's. Very big difference. Johnnyt
 
Jason Koopman said:
I have not seen this thread before, but I was just curious... How many of you folks use a shooting glove? I have been using one for years as I seem to get more "feel" and my warm up strokes are considerably smoother, thus allowing me to acheive my best stroke. Anyone alse?
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I just started using a glove a couple years ago, and I get a much smoother stroke and better feel than I did without the glove. Even when I clean my shaft real good, the warm up strokes are a lot smoother and more comfortable with the glove. I definitely think a shooting glove is the way to go.
 
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Sir Joseph gloves are the nuts
 
Jason Koopman said:
I have not seen this thread before, but I was just curious... How many of you folks use a shooting glove? I have been using one for years as I seem to get more "feel" and my warm up strokes are considerably smoother, thus allowing me to acheive my best stroke. Anyone alse?
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I have one...somewhere, I use it in only very humid conditions.
 
I used a house cue for years and the glove really helped smooth things out. Now that I use a real stick with a shaft that's been cared for, I don't need it. But I definitely recommend them and if I have one handy I'll usually put it on.
 
I've been using Nancys finger slides for a while now, I posted about them a couple months ago. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=136801&highlight=finger+slides

They're nice, but if you want to feel the shaft, these aren't for you because they are slightly padded. I presonally prefer the slight padding because my nerve injury causes my hand to tremor ever so slightly and this helps dampen them. I remember receiving a lot of rep back when I posted about them and for a short while after from people saying they really liked them and they're better than gloves...for me, I don't see them as gloves, I see them as finger slides. That being said, I use them in every game I play.
 
Have a glove in case for just in case!!! don't care for them myself but I can see them as a useful tool for others.
 
Jason Koopman said:
I have not seen this thread before, but I was just curious...
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You are fairly new to the forum, but this thread has popped up many times since I've been on here. There seems to be not a lot of "gray area" pertaining to this subject. People either like them or they think you are some kind of "fairy" for wearing one. Do a search to get more opinions.

IMO, the very best glove I have used (and I've tried a bevy of 'em) is the PoolDawg brand (the one with the PoolDawg logo on it). It fits well, streches nicely, last a long time, and is a slight bit thicker Spandex than the St. Joseph glove. I encourage anyone to buy and try one of these gloves.

Maniac
 
Love the glove

I would even rather play with a cheap glove than with no glove.
It is no more fairy than wearing a golf glove, a bowling glove, or using talc.
To each his own.
 
As an alternative,

why not cut one finger off a glove, cut the tip off, and slide that down over the shaft?
 
Shaft said:
As an alternative,

why not cut one finger off a glove, cut the tip off, and slide that down over the shaft?
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You mean slide the cut-off finger portion over the shaft and use it by wrapping your finger around it? Don't give Earl any new ideas :thumbup:!!!

FWIW, I AM going to give this a try. What the heck. I've tried about every other gadget out in the pool market :embarrassed2:!!!

Maniac (also a glove user)
 
Just thought I'd post something weird to this thread.
Yesterday LSU won the NCAA National Baseball Championship.
Many baseball players wear one glove and grab their crotch.
Today Michael Jackson died.
He wore one glove and grabbed his crotch.

Weird huh?:scratchhead:
 
Jason Koopman said:
I have not seen this thread before, but I was just curious... How many of you folks use a shooting glove? I have been using one for years as I seem to get more "feel" and my warm up strokes are considerably smoother, thus allowing me to acheive my best stroke. Anyone alse?
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What kind of cue do you play with?
 
Glove usage...

I started using a glove about 1 APA season ago and not that I am saying the glove is magical, but I did raise one skill level. I feel I get a better stroke with the glove than I do without it. I always keep my shafts clean and have them professionally cleaned after each season, but the glove just seems to make it a little smoother. And I do use a St. Joe's glove. Had some cheapos that worked, but eventually they ripped or tore.

Just my 2 cents!
Felix
PROUD glove wearer!
 
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