Mechanical Bridge Designs

[heater451]

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.

 

[Bob Jewett]

There are no complete descriptions of permitted bridge designs that I know of. The World Standardized Rules equipment specifications give a brief description that just says a head with a long handle. If you're going to try something novel, you should ask the TD or sanctioning organization beforehand.

I think the rolling bridge might not get past some TDs. I think Earl's finger splints might fail, too.

The WSR equipment specs need work.

 

[fuggles]

CSI/BCA rules say pretty much anything goes. Except Earl's bridge hand extenstions. Max of two mechanical bridges on a shot.

 

[billiards_watch]

I know there are no definite definition on what is allowed. I haven't seen a cheating device yet.

WTF ever happened to these? Now all I see are plastic moose head type.

This one here is pretty much shit and all places have it as their default when the one above use to be the default.

 

[GoldCrown]

WTF ever happened to these? Now all I see are loose plastic moose head type.

This one here is pretty much shit and all places have it as their default when the one above use to be the default.
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The Moosehead is cheap at $1.00 plus so we will see them. And I think they are the best around. I like using one. To each his own...

 

[billiards_watch]

The Moosehead is cheap at $1.00 plus so we will see them. And I think they are the best around. I like using one. To each his own...

I forgot to say its shit because my pool hall buys the stick and the heads separately and puts them on permanently with a screw. It's super loose and wobbly.

LOL

 

[skor]

I don’t like the moose head bridge
I have this Tiger bridge head in my bag but usually I just used the X bridge they have in my club

 

[O.B. Spotter]

Instead use this. The O.B. Roller ! I designed this as a replacement for 90% of all shots requiring a mechanical bridge (except over an object ball). It is easy to use and legal in any league.

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[Bob Jewett]

I think the moosehead bridges are too thin and vibrate. I've seen one that seemed too slippery. Here's what I like - the Russo interlocking bridge head. They lock together when stacked.

 

[RickLafayette]

The brass bridge heads have become unpopular with the advent of carbon fiber shafts.

 

[boogieman]

I know there are no definite definition on what is allowed. I haven't seen a cheating device yet.

WTF ever happened to these? Now all I see are plastic moose head type.

This one here is pretty much shit and all places have it as their default when the one above use to be the default.
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I hate those metal ones. Oftentimes the really cheap ones had a parting mark on them which could scratch or ding the heck out of your cue. Good riddance.

 

[Paul_#_]

The Bridgemates are --- so the ShortstoponPool's advertisement states --- approved by APA, BCA, VNEA, CSI, TAP, NAPA (for the wine-bar bar-table?), PLA, and WWPA:.

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[heater451]

Thanks, everyone--and especially Bob, as this topic got no responses until his!

I've seen several different head designs, and the rolling/sliding "bridges", but nothing with any variety to the handle. I've got an idea for something shorter, but was looking for rules that might be exclusionary.

 

[GoldCrown]

I forgot to say its shit because my pool hall buys the stick and the heads separately and puts them on permanently with a screw. It's super loose and wobbly.

LOL

The Moose is Loose

 

[Patrick Johnson]

This is the only one I've seen with a low enough shaft rest - also lots of adjustable positions. Unfortunately it's hella expensive.

pj
chgo

 

[SSDiver2112]

I don’t like the moose head bridge
I have this Tiger bridge head in my bag but usually I just used the X bridge they have in my club

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Have the same one in my bag. Great when the available ones are metal or just crappy.

 

[billiards_watch]

They're what 50 cents apiece or less from China? The only flaw is the deep grooves will bind so I mostly use the shallow outside ones.

That's the only one I use too.

 

[straightline]

This one here is pretty much shit and all places have it as their default when the one above use to be the default.
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They're what 50 cents apiece or less from China? The only flaw is the deep grooves will bind so I mostly use the shallow outside ones.

 

[straightline]

That's the only one I use too.

Sorry got crossed up here. Speaking of the moose if there's any question.

 

[skor]

Have the same one in my bag. Great when the available ones are metal or just crappy.

What’s wrong with metal?