Gloves

I played with the Predator glove for a few years - decent product, fits nicely, but they wear out and the stitching comes apart so they would only last maybe 2-3 months. The prices kept going up, so I eventually tried a few others. I've now been playing with the same Moori glove for almost a year [just wash it in delicate cycle once a month or so]. I've been super happy with it so I picked a couple more up at the Expo for less than $20/piece, although I still haven't needed to replace the original one.
 
Take a PVC pipe and cut them 1” and line or wrap it with satin. Or use any rubber tube.

Stick the shaft through there.

You’re just holding the ring and sliding the cue through there.
 
Get one of these.
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IBS is my preferred glove. Simple design, no wasted material. Anything you buy with Velcro or extra patches on it will just fall off or tear at the seams over time.


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RakRunr said:
I played with the Predator glove for a few years - decent product, fits nicely, but they wear out and the stitching comes apart so they would only last maybe 2-3 months. The prices kept going up, so I eventually tried a few others. I've now been playing with the same Moori glove for almost a year [just wash it in delicate cycle once a month or so]. I've been super happy with it so I picked a couple more up at the Expo for less than $20/piece, although I still haven't needed to replace the original one.
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ive had my predator glove,for Almsot three years and the stitching is fine 🤷‍♂️
 
lfigueroa said:
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
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It is a gooey room. No doubtaboutit. I'm going to offer to mount some Levelors on those windows up front to reduce the glare on the big tables. It's blinding until the sun passes over the building and it's still harsh even then. He needs to put in some dehumidifiers for sure.
lfigueroa said:
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
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lfigueroa said:
Just took a look and honestly I'm not sure I want to be looking at that big logo on my hand every shot, lol.

Yes, yes, I know -- in time it'll "go away" but goodness gracious that's big.

Lou Figueroa
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Never used a glove and don't think I ever will. I'm fortunate in that my bridge hand stays dry while playing in even high humidity, for the most part. I carry a piece of leather to smooth it out if I feel a build up on my shaft, but don't like how it interrupts my rhythm while playing in order to do so. Only downside for me.
 
jeagle64 said:
IBS is my preferred glove. Simple design, no wasted material. Anything you buy with Velcro or extra patches on it will just fall off or tear at the seams over time.


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I might have to buy a couple of these. I always hear good things.
 
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Mensabum said:
It is a gooey room. No doubtaboutit. I'm going to offer to mount some Levelors on those windows up front to reduce the glare on the big tables. It's blinding until the sun passes over the building and it's still harsh even then. He needs to put in some dehumidifiers for sure.
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He's starting up a new business, which is a tough nut to crack, and it's a nice room.

So, personally, the last thing I'm going to do is start complaining. To his credit, he has put up some tint on those windows and it helps some. And honestly, I've gotten used to them. The thing about the glare reminds me of taking a lesson at Ray Martin's house. His table is in a room with some sliding glass doors, no curtains. At one point the power goes out and I have to shoot a shot towards a side pockets near the windows. I get down to shoot and stand up telling Ray, "I'm having a hard time seeing the pocket with all the glare." And Ray just says, "It's in the same place it's been for a hundred years."

Lou Figueroa
 
I've got the solution. No glove needed.
Ever play against a player who works masonry?
Those people have hands like a cats tongue.
Lou, it's time for a new part time job/ hobby.
Even the great Churchill liked to lay a few bricks in his free time.
 
8intheside said:
ive had my predator glove,for Almsot three years and the stitching is fine 🤷‍♂️
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Interesting - I like the glove a lot, but I went through quite a few of them over 2-3 years. Either the stitching fails or it develops holes around the palm pad. I've had no problems with the Moori.
 
Soooo, I got the IBS gloves in yesterday and they are too thick for me -- couldn't feel the chalk in my hand and I've deposited enough Taom down the gullet of the Diamond I play on.

Today the mesh IBS came in and they offer considerably more feel -- they might work.

Lou Figueroa
 
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lfigueroa said:
He's starting up a new business, which is a tough nut to crack, and it's a nice room.

So, personally, the last thing I'm going to do is start complaining. To his credit, he has put up some tint on those windows and it helps some. And honestly, I've gotten used to them. The thing about the glare reminds me of taking a lesson at Ray Martin's house. His table is in a room with some sliding glass doors, no curtains. At one point the power goes out and I have to shoot a shot towards a side pockets near the windows. I get down to shoot and stand up telling Ray, "I'm having a hard time seeing the pocket with all the glare." And Ray just says, "It's in the same place it's been for a hundred years."

Lou Figueroa
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He carried all the business from the old location with him and a bunch of new besides. Place is packed every night. Complaining is off the table, but most halls listen to their best players recommendations and attempt to accommodate in order to keep them playing there. Some moreso than others.
If memory serves, a hall put in a table with your specs wanting to keep you playing there, yes??
 
trob said:
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.
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I am in no way disagreeing with the sentiment of what you said here. only commenting on my experience and where that thought may have come from.
When i was learning pool, the crowd i was around in the pool hall. teaching me bca, how to hold the cue properly and all that. The way a lot of people acted and described things was that you needed to feel the cue in your hand, and how to open and close the bridge. they would point at beginners with gloves and say that was the wrong way to learn.
Years later after seeing pros on Tv wearing gloves i also wondered why people said that and thought that way.
Again not arguing with you trob. I find it strange as well.
I always assumed it had something to do with persperation or oils for people that use gloves. Everyones body is different.
 
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