Is it ok to use a pool glove in league play?

zombiemodder

zombiemodder

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I have been shooting with a pool glove for awhile now and was wondering if they are legal to use in tournaments and league play? If not what organization does not allow them? I find that i shoot alittle better not having to worry about useing powder and keeping my shaft from getting sticky... Thanks.
 
As far as I know there are no restrictions on using them at any league or tournament
 
I believe that they are legal in all states, but depending on who wins the next election, we may have to get them on the black market.
 
zombiemodder said:
I have been shooting with a pool glove for awhile now and was wondering if they are legal to use in tournaments and league play? If not what organization does not allow them? I find that i shoot alittle better not having to worry about useing powder and keeping my shaft from getting sticky... Thanks.
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I don't use powder or a glove....clean and then hand burnish your (wood) shaft with clean untanned leather..

before and every hour or 2 during play wash your hands with soap and ICE cold water.. dry completely.. and you will glide smooth as oiled glass...

if you have a graphite or composite shaft .. anything completely sealed... then the glove or powder is a necessary evil..

but get used to being called Micheal Jackson LOL
 
softshot said:
I don't use powder or a glove....clean and then hand burnish your (wood) shaft with clean untanned leather..

before and every hour or 2 during play wash your hands with soap and ICE cold water.. dry completely.. and you will glide smooth as oiled glass...

if you have a graphite or composite shaft .. anything completely sealed... then the glove or powder is a necessary evil..

but get used to being called Micheal Jackson LOL
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My hands unfortionately sweat a whole lot if not for this i would definately try your suggestions. As for the Micheal Jackson thing as long as long as the stick stays smooth i quess i can live with that. :( ... Thanks.
 
zombiemodder said:
My hands unfortionately sweat a whole lot
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so do mine.. that's why I use Irish linen as my wrap... wash your hands in ICE cold water.. and dry completely... if you sweat more than I do... do it more often... It works man..... straight up... the cold water tightens the pores... the hands sweat less...your cue stokes better.. and you play better.. it works... I KNOW where you're coming from... just try it....
 
softshot said:
so do mine.. that's why I use Irish linen as my wrap... wash your hands in ICE cold water.. and dry completely... if you sweat more than I do... do it more often... It works man..... straight up... the cold water tightens the pores... the hands sweat less...your cue stokes better.. and you play better.. it works... I KNOW where you're coming from... just try it....
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Cool, i'll give it a try...Thanks.:thumbup:
 
with a clean shaft, a glove will give you the smoothest possible stroke which no clean hand can match. i actually struggle to play without one now because i am so used to it.
 
I actually prefer to use a nice pair of my wifes panties on my bridge hand. Then when I am not at the table I wear them on my head. This method allows me to always have a little piece of home with me on the road and I never feel like a fool standing around with only one glove on. Hope this helps.
 
I fully agree,

As Charleton Heston may have said, you can pry them from my cold, dead hands. Today its gloves, tomorrow they could go your phenolic jump cues.


rossaroni said:
I believe that they are legal in all states, but depending on who wins the next election, we may have to get them on the black market.
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softshot said:
so do mine.. that's why I use Irish linen as my wrap... wash your hands in ICE cold water.. and dry completely... if you sweat more than I do... do it more often... It works man..... straight up... the cold water tightens the pores... the hands sweat less...your cue stokes better.. and you play better.. it works... I KNOW where you're coming from... just try it....
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Is there a reason why you're putting effort in trying to disuade the poster from using a glove?

Almost every professional uses powder, and enough top pros use a glove. Many players from certain countries where it is much more humid than Minnesota ever will be wear gloves accordingly and not surprisingly. You'd think that would be enough to get away from the immature Michael Jackson comments.


Fred
 
Cornerman said:
Is there a reason why you're putting effort in trying to disuade the poster from using a glove?

Almost every professional uses powder, and enough top pros use a glove. Many players from certain countries where it is much more humid than Minnesota ever will be wear gloves accordingly and not surprisingly. You'd think that would be enough to get away from the immature Michael Jackson comments.


Fred
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I tried the clean hands no powder or glove it's a no go for me just feels to sticky i'll stick with my glove as the general consensus
is it is legal to use... Thanks Guys.
 
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softshot said:
I don't use powder or a glove....clean and then hand burnish your (wood) shaft with clean untanned leather..

before and every hour or 2 during play wash your hands with soap and ICE cold water.. dry completely.. and you will glide smooth as oiled glass...

if you have a graphite or composite shaft .. anything completely sealed... then the glove or powder is a necessary evil..

but get used to being called Micheal Jackson LOL
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Or just rub a little baby powder on the shaft....but your way is much easier.
 
Also look into a product called "Silky Hand". It's a little spray bottle, you squirt a bit onto your bridge hand, let it dry. It's kind of an anti-perspirant. The bottle lasts a good while - I'd say I've used half a bottle (if that much) since February.

My hands sweat like pigs, always have - and this stuff works great. Bridge hand stays dry for a good while.

I used to use a glove due to the sweaty hands issue, but after a while the glove would just get damp as well.

That said, you should still maintain your cues properly as well.
 
rossaroni said:
I believe that they are legal in all states, but depending on who wins the next election, we may have to get them on the black market.
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No, thats silly. No matter who gets elected, the glove will still be legal.

The only difference will be that one of the parties would ask you buy the glove with money you earn, while the other would ask that when you buy the glove you buy one for everyone you know, or may know in the future as well. You can guess which glove fits which party.

And remember, on a side note, if the glove don't fit, you must acquit. :)
 
Your glove should be just fine - I see many people using them in APA league play. But that anti-perspirant sounds like a great idea.

And I burnish my dry shaft with a piece of brown paper bag. It's so slick it's sick. It's amazing.
 
I do not know of any league that does not allow the use of the glove ... I have been thinking about using one myself. I have a couple of cue maker friends that are definatly against the use of powder on thier shafts ... They say if I continue to use it that will make a fortune off of me cleaning my shafts. I have heard washing your hands in cold water and using hair spray will help out alot ... I don't know but I am seriously considering using a glove also... I already know that there will be alot of jokes made about it as a few people already wear them and you have to laugh at some of the comments made ... It is only natural when your playing in a bar and people are drinking and put a glove on one hand someone is going to say something ... Maybe it is inmature but it is also funny at times and if your going to wear one you best just go along with what is said and laugh and cut up ..Rather then let it get in your head and mess you up ... Have the last laugh beating them with your glove on sooner or later they will learn to fear the man with the glove and stop laughing all together ...lol...
 
Once played a guy a race for $500 and I wore a glove. What he said was (This is the first time I ever lost to a person wearing a glove)
 
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