Portable Bridge

Vikingfan129

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I'm looking to pick up a portable bridge head to stick in my case for those league nights when the pub we're playing at doesn't have a bridge. I was just wondering what kind or type the shooters here use and would recommend. I'll be mounting this on my Action jump/break stick. I'm currently looking at the Moosehead, the leather portable bridge and the Extreme bridges. Let me hear what you all use or which one(s) you would recommend. Thanks
 
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I'm leaning towards the leather bridge, figure it can burnish the shaft also when used. The Extreme Bridge looks interesting but looks kind of thick for those tight shots between balls. The Moosehead I like because of all the different positions that are available. Anybody that has used any of these three please chime in with your opinions. Decisions, Decisions
 
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I have a moosehead and love it. All the positions available make it possible to get the english you want on a bridge shot.
 
I just got one of the Tiger ones. A little more money ($15 instead of like $5) than the regular Moosehead, but there's this fabric in all the grooves, and the cue just slides so nicely. You don't hear or feel any friction. It's also thicker than the moosehead and feel a lot more stable. Not saying it's the best bridge in the world as I have only ever owned a few (usually mooseheads that I would always leave on some house cues), but certainly the best one I have owned.
 
Have Justa bridge

I started to shoot in a League were they use mostly 9ft tables. Im 5'5 so I have to use a bridge a lot and it was a lil pricey but worth every penny. I usually put it on my break cue after I break so it is handy.
 
I have both an original Spinali bridge head, as well as the Tiger Corana leather bridge head...and have owned a Moosehead bridge head.

The manufacturer of the Moosehead basically stole the design from Spinali, because Spinali did not have the design patented. There are small differences. The Spinali bridge was produced stateside, in CA, whereas the Moosehead is produced in China. The type of plastic used in the Spinali was of better quality, and a bit thicker than the Moosehead. Also, Spinali paid a bit more attention to detail, as there are no obvious raised 'seams' in the rest points on the Spinali that can cause unintended dingers in a shaft. They also seem to fit onto a cue much snugger than the Moosehead.

Take the time with the Moosehead once you receive it, and take some sandpaper to the inside of those rest points and sand them down well...this will help you to avoid those annoying dingers that can occur. As to making it more stable, Tiger sells spare grommets for their Corona leather bridge head, and they may fit the Moosehead and provide a more stable fit, as I believe the rubber is a bit thicker than that found on the Moosehead.

I carry both my Spinali and my Corona...as sometimes one is just better in certain situations than the other. However, since most pool halls, bars and taverns now have at least one Moosehead....getting proficient at using it will be an advantage.


As a side note.....Spinali bridge heads are no longer being manufactured. They ceased production once the knock-offs began surfacing for half the cost of the original Spinalis. The originals were sold individually bagged and tagged, with a US flag decal to apply to the bridge head, and were clearly marked Spinali....which is the name of the cabinet makers located in Garden Grove, CA who invented it.
 
The Justa Bridge is THE BEST. Every Pro Tournament should be using it.
MAJOR PROPS to Larry for having it Made in U.S.A.!!!!!
There is none better. Spend a few more $$ to get the best. :smile:
 
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