Mechanical Bridge Designs

skor said:
What’s wrong with metal?
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Most of the metal bridges I've seen like the one in post #4 are very cheaply made and there is flashing right where your stick sits. Nasty. Not so much of a problem with a CF shaft, but horrible for a wood shaft. The brass ones for snooker are fine.
 
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Check out the Road Bridge a/k/a Stretch Bridge discussed in Posts 18 and 31:
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Thread 'What's the best mechanical bridge for shooting over several balls?'

In 14.1 more so than in other games you may need to occasionally shoot over 3 or 4 balls. Some bridges I've seen that are designed for this are pretty unstable. What works best for you?
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Thread 'Stretch System Swivel-Head Telescoping Bridge and Extension'

I have a discontinued Stretch System swivel-head telescoping bridge available.

It is the predecessor to the Road Bridge that is currently available.

Comes with the telescoping bridge as well as the cue extension.

Video of it in action is at:


Asking $200 obo


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Post in thread 'Stretch system bridge'

Biloxi Boy said:
Does anyone know if the Stretch System Bridge is still manufactured/sold? Can anyone fill me in on the story behind it? Did it ever make it into the English snooker world? Years ago, I wanted one but could not find one, but, then, at a tournament in New Orleans or Mobile, ran into a couple of "older" men selling them "out of the back of their car".

Until I researched before writing, I did not even know that my bridge had a name -- I had it down as "homemade" or at least "home assembled". I also found the names Mike Danner and Chris Hightower associated with them, but, sadly...
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Shooting over another ball is not a shot you run into everyday, but when you do, there is only bridge you would want to use.
 
Bob Jewett said:
Most of the metal bridges I've seen like the one in post #4 are very cheaply made and there is flashing right where your stick sits. Nasty. Not so much of a problem with a CF shaft, but horrible for a wood shaft. The brass ones for snooker are fine.
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Most clubs here have bridges for snooker made of metal, I prefer the X metal bridge. these bridges are less likely to damage the shafts.
The plastic ones like the chesp moose have a seam from the mold that may scratch the wood.

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New WPA rules released a few days ago made a change to bridge rules. "When using a bridge, the cue must be supported by the head of the bridge" as per Dr. Dave's rule change summary guide.
 
jimmyco said:
Do these lock together snug enough where you only need one shaft?
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The Russo bridge heads do lock together pretty well, but I would not trust them with only one handle. I think they would need a metal pin or something similar. They are only a press fit of tab into slot. They are nylon, I think.
 
skor said:
Most clubs here have bridges for snooker made of metal, I prefer the X metal bridge. these bridges are less likely to damage the shafts. ...
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When it comes to the design of bridges/rests the snooker people are way ahead of the pool people because they have to be.

The innovation at snooker is all of the extender handles for both cues and rests. I remember when we had to use the 9-foot cue stick with the matching 9-foot rest.
 
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