I've never heard of anyone advising a tight grip. All terms are relative, but have you ever seen a single good player using a tight grip in your life?
Mr. Banks,
I would agree with you. However CJ Wiley's grip in not loose. As you say all terms of this nature are relative. CJ uses an athletic grip very similiar to a tennis grip that I believe he refers to as firm or strong. He has said that he does not want anything loose.
I spent 3 hours last week giving his touch of inside technique a good try & I found myself straying from my normally 2 point axle type 'V' grip & loose wrist to a more firm grip, wrist, & compact stroke.
This change happened with no fore thought in my mind. I just started to gravitate toward them as I focussed on deflecting the cue ball.
I don't exactly know just what that means, but CJ is a World Champion.
Regards,