Mechanical Bridge Designs

[Zerksies]

Amazon.com

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i just got these no names off amazon, 2 for 14. I really like that it’s clear, and much thicker and more stable feeling than those flimsy $1 moosehead bridges.

i never really thought about how nice it would be to be able to see through the bridge but now im wondering why they aren’t all made like that.

This one is my favorite. I have the Kamui branded version. At the time they were not all over the place, so I'm the idiot that paid $40

 

[bbb]

I rate this bridge a D…..the fitting of the bridge to a cue is not tight….the cheesy cotton lining frays and peels away and if the quality was better, it would be a terrific design but it’s very cheaply made & the quality is a F….it is retired and in my closet.

i usually value your opinion but in this case i have to respectfully tremendously disagree

 

[straightline]

That bridge is pretty good but the radius of the grooves needs to be under 5mm. Many bridges get that wrong.

Is that a rule? The small ones bind. 90 (or 45) degree indents might work.

 

[Bavafongoul]

i usually value your opinion but in this case i have to respectfully tremendously disagree

I know mine never fit tight on a house cue, or one of my 13mm shafts, and white linen protective pads started peeling
that required glueing the most often used pads. Since it was only a attachment on a pool cue, like the Kamui clear plastic bridge in the photo, I bought a collapsible bridge that stores in my case. The foam handle can be laid flat on the pool
table cloth and unless you are stroking hard, the bridge doesn’t move. The foam creates friction on the cloth so there are times I shoot one handed only holding my pool cue. It also lets me squeeze the bridge to a shorter length so it can be
more comfortably held or shortened to fit a tight shot. I hate bridges & probably play 3/4 of my shots opposite handed.

p.s. I sanded the collapsible bridge heads with 800, 1200 & 2000 grit to make the shaft cups completely smooth to the touch.

 

[Bavafongoul]

This one is my favorite. I have the Kamui branded version. At the time they were not all over the place, so I'm the idiot that paid $40

I had the Kamui leather bridge…..probably still do…..the insert dried out, cracked & came apart rendering it useless.

 

[bbb]

I know mine never fit tight on a house cue, or one of my 13mm shafts, and white linen protective pads started peeling
that required glueing the most often used pads. Since it was only a attachment on a pool cue, like the Kamui clear plastic bridge in the photo, I bought a collapsible bridge that store in my case. The foam handle can be laid flat on the pool
table cloth and unless you are stroking hard, the bridge doesn’t move. The foam creates friction on the cloth so there are times I shoot one handed only holding my pool cue. It also lets me squeeze the bridge to a shorter length so it can be
more comfortably held or shortened to fit a tight shot. I hate bridges & probably play 3/4 of my shots opposite handed.

p.s. I sanded the collapsible bridge heads with 800, 1200 & 2000 grit to make the shaft cups completely smooth to the touch.

i never have had any of those problems
been using it for more than i guess 10 years and love it
lets just agree to disagree
i dont want to get aggravated with you

 

[straightline]

i never have had any of those problems
been using it for more than i guess 10 years and love it
lets just agree to disagree
i dont want to get aggravated with you

They all work if the bridge handle is in line with the stick. Not always possible.

 

[Bob Jewett]

ive not noticed an issue. can you give more details?

The curvature of the bottom of the V in the bridge can be either larger or smaller than the curvature of the shaft. One of those doesn't work well. Draw out a picture and I think the problem will be clear.

 

[qolbrand]

The curvature of the bottom of the V in the bridge can be either larger or smaller than the curvature of the shaft. One of those doesn't work well. Draw out a picture and I think the problem will be clear

alright, i assume your issue is that maybe the bridge is sliding on the sides of the shaft? i’m wondering, though, does this affect play? does it “wear” the shaft unevenly? What’s the issue? As i’ve noticed none, im curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks, bob

 

[Bob Jewett]

alright, i assume your issue is that maybe the bridge is sliding on the sides of the shaft? i’m wondering, though, does this affect play? does it “wear” the shaft unevenly? What’s the issue? As i’ve noticed none, im curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks, bob

If the radius of curvature of the notch is too large, the cue rolls left and right with any small perturbation. It has no definite position. If the V is sharp, the position left/right is precisely set and does not change for most perturbations.

A similar problem happens in triangles. Some have corners with inside radiuses larger than the balls. It's impossible to get a tight rack. You want that corner to be sharp. I think some try to be form-fitting on the head ball, which is horrible.