Mechanical Bridge Designs

heater451 · 2025-06-15T16:29:07+00:00

There are several different head types for mechanical bridges, but they all attach to a long handle--essentially a cue with the head on the end. I've also seen shorty versions of these, such as one with about a foot-long handle, used by a player with only one arm. Within the last decade, I've also seen the rolling/sliding types, which fit over the shaft, which are less of a 'bridge' and move of a moving support. My question is, are there any restrictions on mechanical bridge designs which are currently in a published rule set? With things like Earl Stricklands finger extensions, it seems unlikely. I did do a quick thread search, but mostly found things like Dr. Dave's video on alternate bridge methods.