Grip question

[Cameron Smith]

In the main forum somebody mentioned that it was a good idea to warm up using a tight grip and then loosening after some shots. The idea is that the tight grip forces you to stroke straight which allows you to warm up easier and quicker. Or something like that.

I was just wondering if this is a good idea or not, as I am always looking for new ways to improve and/or shorten my warm up time.

 

[hillbilly]

In the main forum somebody mentioned that it was a good idea to warm up using a tight grip and then loosening after some shots. The idea is that the tight grip forces you to stroke straight which allows you to warm up easier and quicker. Or something like that.

I was just wondering if this is a good idea or not, as I am always looking for new ways to improve and/or shorten my warm up time.

If it forces you to shoot straight, why wouldn't you use it all of the time? I play with a firm grip all of the time, but I only use the two middle fingers to grip tightly. The pinky, pointing finger, and thumb are much looser.

The grip strength I prefer is comparative to the stregth of your grip when your trying to keep a two year old child from getting away from you at the supermarket without hurting them on the wrist. NOT A DEATH GRIP!

 

[ridewiththewind]

The grip strength I prefer is comparative to the stregth of your grip when your trying to keep a two year old child from getting away from you at the supermarket without hurting them on the wrist. NOT A DEATH GRIP!

That is a GREAT analogy!! Now I have to go find me a two year old!! Seriously tho', I am going to go out and assess my grip now...I do not use a full grip, but am not sure if I am using too loose a grip. Thanks for the tip!!

BTW...what do you recommend for a grip while breaking, and where on the cue? I often feel that I may be too far back on the cue, but am unsure. See, I got this new break cue coming, and I would like to be able to take full advantage of it's technology. Thanks again, Hillbilly!!!!

Lisa

 

[Cameron Smith]

That is a GREAT analogy!! Now I have to go find me a two year old!!

HAHAHAHA. Just squeeze until the kid squeals, back it off a bit and then you have the proper grip strengh.

 

[Cameron Smith]

If it forces you to shoot straight, why wouldn't you use it all of the time? I play with a firm grip all of the time, but I only use the two middle fingers to grip tightly. The pinky, pointing finger, and thumb are much looser.

The grip strength I prefer is comparative to the stregth of your grip when your trying to keep a two year old child from getting away from you at the supermarket without hurting them on the wrist. NOT A DEATH GRIP!

Thanks for the tip. I didn't get a chance to try anything tonight as I was too busy getting my a$$ kicked by a local snooker pro. But tomorrow I am going to play around with some different grips and see if anything works better.

Currently I am using the grip Mosconi suggested in one of his books. But I am looking for something a little more reliable for power shots.

 

[Cameron Smith]

I tried the firmer grip today and it had a huge impact on my game. As long as I adhered to my pre-shot routine I didn't miss much.

Thanks again!

 

[Silk]

Grip....

Hey guys...
I think peoples grips definetly vary to what they are comfortable with...Take a look at Bustamante's grip, its possibly the loosest i have ever seen, however he is one of the best players in the world.
I personally feel that a firmish grip is a necessity, however having it too firm restricts the degree to which you can strike through the cueball, and thus lessens how much spin you can generate.
So i guess you just play around with your grip untill you feel comfortable and consistent with your shotmaking.
Silk.....
From down under.