Gloves

[King T]

Thank you to all for the input.

A couple of things: I tried the Unglove and didn't care for the fabric between thumb and index finger bunching up; the Molinari was thick and the reason I only tried it for 20 minutes.

And to those that say no glove I'm telling you it is almost impossible with high humidity. Though I've occassionally tried a glove I've never stuck with one and have always played bare handed. My hands don't sweat and I keep my equipment very clean. The current situation, even with the room thermostat at 68 is: I get to the room, wash my hands, my shaft is clean and polished with 3000 grit sandpaper, and within 15 minutes the humidity causes a sticky situation. I've never experienced anything like it, not even in New Orleans.

So I think I'm looking at a glove.

Lou Figueroa

Houston is horrible to especially if your playing at a table near a door.

Go to Amazon type in IBS Pool Gloves, they come in two materials, polyester and mesh and they have good durability. If you like slick polyester there also a glove by N.I.C Billards that nice too, Joe Salazar sales them for $6.00.

 

[smiling_Hans]

Remember to get these to wear underneath the gloves. It will also help with longevity.

 

[gregcantrall]

Arthritis compression gloves work for me. They are easy enough to wash in the sink daily and dry quickly. The easiest way to remove them is peel em from the wrist. ( just like skinning a squirrel ) Then wear them reversed the next time.
A slider that is of the satin material is worn by my cue Always.

 

[lfigueroa]

Some really good points. I play 2x a week usually, maybe 3x some weeks. So I’ll get more lifespan than someone who plays daily for sure. I also care for my glove, try to let it air out briefly while packing up my case at the end before putting it away. Wash it regularly, and learned that sizing it’s important…my XL predator glove is the first time I haven’t had a glove that felt tight. I’m at 6mos on my current glove, almost to the day (checked my Seyberts order history) and it’s got a lot of life yet, but a full year may be a stretch. It’s showing some wear but definitely not ready to be replaced yet.

I also always keep a couple extras in my case, older gloves I’ve pulled out of regular service usually. Sometimes on very hot and humid days switching to a fresh glove can be nice.

I remember when I first started wearing a glove 10 years ago or so. I was the only person using one in my league. Now it’s 85% people wearing gloves I’d say. Yeah they don’t look cool, but they add one more way to stay consistent and remove variability…I couldn’t go back at this point, the consistency is too nice. But I have sweaty hands too, which is certainly a big factor.

Oh, and I hate the cuffs on modern gloves…I don’t need to strap it on, it ain’t going anywhere. I cut them off with scissors. I wish someone would make a quality modern cuffless glove

I recall when early adopters were called Michael Jackson wannabes, lol.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

Tell them to buy a dehumidifer.

This is not a real world solution.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

I realize you tried my Molinari glove and believed it to be a disgusting abomination. I would say Kamui isn't much different. I have a Cuetec, which is thinner and a bit tighter. I would make sure to get at least a large (not sure if they go higher) if you decided to try one. I use a large, and my medium ended up in the trash. The glove fits tight (this may negatively affect its durability), and I might even consider getting an extra large if one were for sale. After using it, I would say I think the experience is somewhat different with a tighter fit, but it's not the glove I choose. I favor the Molinari gloves slightly, but I am not mad at the Cuetec glove.

I am not sure on cheaper options. I have ordered cheap Chinese knock off gloves, but I don't think they are better.

It took me awhile to become accustomed to gloves...again. One thing I enjoy about them is that there is a significantly reduced need to wash or otherwise care for your bridge hand while in competition...like at the DCC when you are only allowed x amount of break time and some other players in the event leave the table filthy.

kollegedave

My recollection is that I bought a Molinari and after a few minutes offered it to you.

$25 down the drain. Anywhos, it was too thick.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

Lou, the first thing to decide , IMO, with pool gloves, is whether you want a full fingered glove or one of the pool gloves where the finger tips are essentially cut off. After many, many experimentations, I will share my thoughts: I have NEVER found a glove with the finger tips missing, where at some point during play, the glove finger would slide down my finger to the point where I have an exposed finger part against the cue shaft- which entirely defeats the purpose of using a glove. This occurrence is usually at some critical point in a match and it throws off an important shot in a game- so I have totally abandoned the idea of using any billiard glove EXCEPT one that has full fingers with no finger tip exposure.

All that being said, my best billiard glove experiences are with Moori gloves from Seyberts, or the OUJIGE billiard gloves found on E BAY.

Just my 2 cents- hope this helps!

Good advice, Mike -- I'll keep it in mind.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

I'm in a similar situation, Lou. The club I play out of is always humid in the summertime, and to add complication, this year we're having AC struggles there. Really humid. So bad that we dug out the old-school powder block they used to hang on walls in pool rooms, back in the day.
(We all hate having the powder all over stuff. It's just that bad that I had to put a little on my left hand, and try not to touch anything with it.)

I broke down and ordered something cheap off Amazon. Got it the other day, it fits reasonably well. If I thought I would wear one regularly, I'd suck it up and get something better. I doubt I'll use it save for when I'm in a bad humidity scenario, but it's good to have it in the bag. I don't have anything against gloves or those who wear them. I just don't want to have to be careful everywhere I place my hand while wearing one, so as to not get stuff on it. Glad to have one in the bag tho...

Best wishes.

High humidity is brutal, dub.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

Houston is horrible to especially if your playing at a table near a door.

Go to Amazon type in IBS Pool Gloves, they come in two materials, polyester and mesh and they have good durability. If you like slick polyester there also a glove by N.I.C Billards that nice too, Joe Salazar sales them for $6.00.

Well shoot.

Based purely or your recommendation (and the cheap price :- ) I just order a set.

We'll see.

L0u Figueroa

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Or... Google "pool cue sleeve".

pj
chgo

 

[lfigueroa]

Or... Google "pool cue sleeve".

pj
chgo

I can see how that might work... but I can also see how it might not.

I think for now a glove is a better approach, for me.

Lou Figueroa
are you using one?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

I can see how that might work... but I can also see how it might not.

I think for now a glove is a better approach, for me.

Lou Figueroa
are you using one?

Nah, not for me. I met a guy here in Chicago years ago who made a woven sleeve that looked like one of those Chinese finger trap things - don't know if he ever marketed it.

pj
chgo

 

[smiling_Hans]

Arthritis compression gloves work for me. They are easy enough to wash in the sink daily and dry quickly. The easiest way to remove them is peel em from the wrist. ( just like skinning a squirrel ) Then wear them reversed the next time.
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This is the way. A sleeve ting.

 

[8intheside]

Pro’s use gloves but yeah they are just for an apa 4. small close minded people crack me up. gloves have been around for 30 years .. because they make Sense.

Edit to say sorry if that came off harsh but this is what I’m so tired of in pool. If you prefer no glove or wood shafts or it works for you just to wipe it down that’s cool . We are all different. But why do people in this game always have to put each other down just because we prefer something different or are more open to try new ideas or products. Is it your ego? Does it make you feel better about yourself putting other people down who like something you don’t? This never happens in golf. No one cares what equipment you use. If you can afford that new $600 driver or some new learning tool even if you’re terrible. Cool. Support the industry and the game. Whatever. No one seems to care. But a glove that is now been in use for almost 30 years is still something a low level player does even though you can turn on pro pool and the best players in the world use them.

The same people who bash gloves, are the same people who Spend 2,000 on a cue and think it’ll make them a better player

 

[bbb]

the cheap IBS mesh gloves are pretty thin. Not a 'glove guy' either but here in sticky Okla. summer i use them. https://www.amazon.com/IBS-Fingers-...315010353-B07SJYTWHJ-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1

I also recommend IBS gloves
i tried kamui/predator/molinari/and several other cheaper brands
but settled on these
the price is right/they fit well/they make the mesh version linked above and a non mesh version (Spandex)which i like a little better
it feels smoother to me
that one is marketed as a

IBS Three Fingers Billiard Gloves Snooker Cue Professional 4 Colors (Spandex)​

you can find it on amazon too

 

[Zerksies]

This is not a real world solution.

Lou Figueroa

Every real pool room i've played or worked at had several of these things in the room. Any real player knows humidity can be hell on how the balls roll.

 

[The_JV]

I was and still am to some degree an anti-glove hold out. They're a great idea and only make sense, but generally speaking just not for me.

That said, I knew I was travelling to play in some humid conditions so I auditioned various models. All the 3 fingered options just felt really weird to me. Ended up buying a 3sec. The placement of the seams on the thumb leave a little to be desired with my particular style of cueing off the rail, but otherwise it's great. Which also translates to not cheap.

I still rarely wear a glove, but in some conditions you can only wipe down your cue so much.

 

[lfigueroa]

Every real pool room i've played or worked at had several of these things in the room. Any real player knows humidity can be hell on how the balls roll.

If the room owner decides they want to install new building equipment that's one thing -- a customer telling the owner to buy new building equipment is another.

Lou Figueroa

 

[kollegedave]

My recollection is that I bought a Molinari and after a few minutes offered it to you.

$25 down the drain. Anywhos, it was too thick.

Lou Figueroa

Yes, that is exactly what happened. I used "my" to stand in for "the brand of glove I normally use". Also, once you gave it to me, it did become my glove. However, I am happy to give it back, if you reconsider. I feel bad about the whole thing, as I think I encouraged you to get one. I would have happily let you take any of my gloves for a test drive.

Also, another person on here mentioned washing the gloves. I washed one (I forget the brand) and the glove came out totally damaged. Maybe they should be hand washed? My experience has been that machine washing them is not good.

kollegedave

 

[smiling_Hans]

The same people who bash gloves, are the same people who Spend 2,000 on a cue and think it’ll make them a better player

I’ve spent over 4K for a legendary maker.

To be honest I can li pick up any cue and I am capable of beating anyone in a room.

I choose it because it’s a damn good looking cue.

I use to bash glove wearers but I may have to get one because mezz put something in their shafts and it gets sticky.

The cue doesn’t make me play better but it makes feel great. The LD shafts have elevated my game and there’s an argument to be made it does make me better.