Predators new closed finger gloves…
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This is great, I'll totally buy some. I like the closed finger gloves better, although there aren't many on the market. There are a few odd bridges this really helps with, although it doesn't come up often. I use a larger size glove than needed, because the fingers are a little longer.
sudocrushms
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I just picked up a predator glove to try. I bought a dozen pack of cheap CueSoul gloves a few years ago that i finally wore thru. I like those, but there's no grip when close to the edge of the table.
The Predator felt odd at first, but i got used to it. The one thing i don't like is the thumb being open. I've been working to relax my bridge hand more lately and keeping my thumb tucked in. When i do that and use a closed bridge the cue often ends up on the bare part of my thumb.
I'd go for the closed thumb glove in a heartbeat.
The Predator felt odd at first, but i got used to it. The one thing i don't like is the thumb being open. I've been working to relax my bridge hand more lately and keeping my thumb tucked in. When i do that and use a closed bridge the cue often ends up on the bare part of my thumb.
I'd go for the closed thumb glove in a heartbeat.
Closed thumb is an intriguing option. I like open fingers most of the time, makes it easier to pick up the balls from the pockets, but somtimes with some bridges I end of off the glove material.
I wish they'd offer cuffless versions. I don't like the extended cuff with the velcro, just no need, not like the glove is going to slip off without it. And since I wear a watch on my bridge hand it just gets in the way. I always take scissors and cut them off but not a fun thing to do to a brand new $30 glove.
I wish they'd offer cuffless versions. I don't like the extended cuff with the velcro, just no need, not like the glove is going to slip off without it. And since I wear a watch on my bridge hand it just gets in the way. I always take scissors and cut them off but not a fun thing to do to a brand new $30 glove.
smiling_Hans
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Personally I prefer these. Or you can wear them under your gloves to help longevity.
I wouldn't mind if the cuff were smaller either, but wearing a watch when I play drives me crazy. I also hate having anything in my pockets. Everything has to be just-so!
There really aren’t anymore. I know the vapor glove has a closed thumb. Sir Joseph’s were the first glove I wore like 30 years a go lol
A glove lasts me about year. I’m very careful taking it off and on which seems to be the key. The predator is REALLY thin and seem to tear easier for me. I’ve been using kamui for a while
The vapor gloves worked well but fell apart quickly. I still have 3 of them with various tears I never got around to sewing up.
Yep. Super cheap and my gloves last me a good year and it wore out quickly.
There are lots of closed finger gloves around, but the best ones are by IBS. Go Amazon a type in IBS Pool Glove, you can buy them in slick polyester like the Sir Joseph glove or a cotton mess, they come in a number of colors and there $15 for 3
smiling_Hans
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I may use a glove soon. The mezz shafts are too sticky if there is one knock on them.
I know you can find them but I never see anyone really wearing them at this point.
I only use a closed finger glove- I just could not keep open finger gloves from riding down my fingers during extended play until it was skin on cue - usually at the worst time in a match- it would give me an interfering issue at the worst time- when down on a shot!--- so I went back to closed finger gloves --Moori ( Seybert's) and the OUJIGE brand glove ( available from U.S. based e bay sellers)-- both are very good closed finger glove IMO- about $10 each.
I'm a wrist watch guy- Collecting vintage watches is a hobby, just like cues for me. I have found that the best watch to wear while playing pool is one that sits flat on the wrist and is lighter in weight. The modern big round face watches are not great for wearing while playing pool. The Cartier TANK style watches work best- but you don't need to spend $15K on a Cartier- Seiko makes a line of non- battery Photo cell- solar- watches in tank style that -, I feel, are ideal for pool- lightweight, and sits very flat on the wrist.
A wide flat leather band will make it super comfortable on your wrist and you won't even know that you are wearing one until you need the time.
SVB might be of the opposite opinion
He often wears massive ones.On topic, closed fingers gloves offer one benefit. Everyone can adjust them to their own needs with scissors! Cut'em shorter or longer, but still. Otherwise those finger tips will wear out inevitably.
Cord
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I recently tried the inexpensive, closed-finger Fury glove from PoolDawg, since it's humid af here in SW MO, and my 314-3 kept feeling sticky without constant attention to both the shaft and my hands.
My reasoning was thus: 1) It's cheap enough. If it sucks I'm not out much. 2) If I hate the closed fingers, that's easy enough to remedy with a pair of scissors. The other way, not so much.
So far, I like it. The only drawback I've found is that I can't use those fingers (or thumb) to skip a song on my Spotify playlist. Gotta use the other hand.
My reasoning was thus: 1) It's cheap enough. If it sucks I'm not out much. 2) If I hate the closed fingers, that's easy enough to remedy with a pair of scissors. The other way, not so much.
So far, I like it. The only drawback I've found is that I can't use those fingers (or thumb) to skip a song on my Spotify playlist. Gotta use the other hand.
3seconds are my favorite because of the watch cut out