Pet Peave - Low Quality Bridges

[maxeypad2007]

I'm not sure if any of you also have this problem.

one of the local rooms where I play actually has bridges that tend to scrape the cue. I do not want to use a bridge because I concsciously know this is probably going to put a ding in the shaft of my cue.

Anyone else have this problem.

 

[Poke N Hope]

There are a few places around my area that have the metal bridge heads. These will put a scratch or dent in your shaft in a hearbeat. I bought a Justa-Bridge and carry it in my case.

 

[kaznj]

I agree. Some house bridges are cheap plastic and can scratch you cue. You can buy your own. There are several on the market that easily snap on to a house cue. keep one in your case. Go to a site like Seyberts or Muellers and look at the selection. Don't snap these onto your break cue. The constant taking off and putting on can take your tip off.

 

[tpdtom]

I too have recently dinged and scraped my player, which I keep absolutely dent free. I had to steam out the dings and then sand a little, and burnish. I carry a plastic bridge head which fits on my break cue, I just have to take the time to assemble it.

Here's my solution.

Available for $5 from Brianna Billiards. Works for me...Tom

 

[CrownCityCorey]

I'm not sure if any of you also have this problem.

one of the local rooms where I play actually has bridges that tend to scrape the cue. I do not want to use a bridge because I concsciously know this is probably going to put a ding in the shaft of my cue.

Anyone else have this problem.

That is always a problem because the bridge head is made of a harder material than the shaft wood.

Here is the solution: Corona Leather Bridge Head by Tiger

Just bring your own.

 

[seymore15074]

I've never noticed any scratches from a bridge, metal or otherwise. Maybe if there was a bur or something on the metal that could be an issue, but I can't help but think that you guys worry too much...

 

[Cuebacca]

I like the Justa-Bridge too, but it's a little too big for my case. It fits, but just barely. It's a little "flashy" too. I don't really like all the "what's that?", and "how much did it cost?".

So, I just use it at home now, and bought one of those moose bridges for my case. Ebay, 5 bucks, shipped. Screw those metal bridges. They certainly weren't designed with the intention of babying a cue. Just designed to be cheap.

Even if it never scratches my cue, I'd rather not use them on principle. Who the hell thought it was acceptable for us to put our beloved cue shafts on a thin piece of metal? LOL.

 

[ridewiththewind]

That is always a problem because the bridge head is made of a harder material than the shaft wood.

Here is the solution: Corona Leather Bridge Head by Tiger

Just bring your own.

I bought one of these when Tiger first offered them....LOVE IT!!! It is so easy on the shaft, and slides smoother too. I would recommend one to anyone....in a heartbeat.

I think I need to replace the little rubber insert tho...mine is starting to crack from many years of use. I wonder if they're sold separate?

Lisa

 

[poolcuemaster]

I have used a super lite weight foam bridge head that works fantastic and fits against the rails with notches on all sides and three holes for the handle cue, it is dense black foam and very steady for $5 bucks. I bought mine at American Billiards.

Leonard

 

[JimS]

That is always a problem because the bridge head is made of a harder material than the shaft wood.

Here is the solution: Corona Leather Bridge Head by Tiger

Just bring your own.

I have a Just a bridge but it's tooo big to carry. For several years I"ve carried the leather bridge and its' pefect. Yes... perfect

I's not about "worrying too much" ... it's about not wanting any more ruined shafts.

 

[mosconiac]

I keep a $2 moose head bridge head in my case that you can get from any supplier. I will slip it on a house cue or my break cue (phenolic tip).

You can swap out the rubber grommet if its too tight and you are worried about it lifting your tip off when you slide it off your cue.

seymore apparently hasn't used english when stroking with a bridge. If you do, your shaft will flex as it contacts the CB and bounce on the bridge head...which will scratch or dent your shaft if the bridge head is a hard material.

http://www.poolndarts.com/p-3941-Molded-Bridge-Head/