Predators new closed finger gloves…

[mikemosconi]

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.

He plays so much pool that he would get used to anything on his wrist

 

[skiergd011013]

I prefer closed fingers. The open ones always roll down on my fingers and i constantly have to pull them up, or the cue touches skin and drags. Not a chance in hell id buy the predator one. I bought a pack of cheapies on amazon. 10 of them for $12. They hold up better than my molinari and kamui gloves. Cuesoul brand on amazon

 

[Tennesseejoe]

Closed finger gloves should have a rubber tip on the ends so they do not slip on the table.

 

[smiling_Hans]

Like Michael Jackson I will be a gloved one soon.

My new shafts are coated with something that makes it quite sticky. Been using loose closed bridge I. Most of my matches and it’s messing with me.

 

[9Ballr]

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.View attachment 765792A 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.

I also collect watches.
I don't like wearing a watch when I play.
Gets in the way of the glove, or glove in the way of the watch, and I either have to keep the watch under the glove or above which is awkward.
As to the band, about 90% of my watches, just a guess, are metal bracelets.
I can't stand the leather bands because of sweating.

 

[smiling_Hans]

I use to love watches but just like the one I’m wearing.

I have some watches in my collection.

Got a Patek if anyone wants to trade. I would like 2 boars and 2 Gzams for it and cash.

Blancpain anyone? I will do 2 boars. It’s a 40oz gold watch. Slim. I think 8 days of power reserve.

 

[mikemosconi]

A few of the old greats wore wrist watches while playing- Irving Crane was one- Gruen was a big choice in the 40s and 50s. Willie wore one and there is a billiard medal that is vintage - they used Willie as the model for it and he has a watch on for the pose.

 

[trob]

Not to get off my own topic but if your looking for a cheap glove this looked and feels just like my kamui. I used it for about 6 months when everyone seemed to be out of what I wanted. I play every day and it still looked and felt like new. I swear all these gloves are made in the same factory in china with just different labels.

also if it helps I wash my glove once a week to keep it tight . I take a plastic dish and use warm water and a little dawn. I wring it with my hands. amazing how blue the water turns from just a week of play. Then I finish by rinsing it out with cold water and sit it out to dry. I think this and how I’m careful taking it on and off is why even playing every day my glove lasts a year.

 

[SSP]

Becue "Y" Glove - Left Hand

The BeCue Y Glove is designed to adapt perfectly to every hand. Made with top-quality materials, Becue Y Glove is born for long-lasting use thanks to the reinforced surfaces at the points in contact with the green cloth. Thanks to the comfort and smoothness the next shot will be the only thing...

seyberts.com

Best pool glove made, If you don't like the closed thumb they have a spot marked on the inside of the thumb where you can cut it off and the glove won't fray, what I like best is the heel of the glove, it has a very thin layer of non-slip material so your hand doesn't slide on the cloth, I have used mine for about 2 years and they still work like new, this company is dedicated to pool and all their products are second to none.

 

[trob]

Becue "Y" Glove - Left Hand

The BeCue Y Glove is designed to adapt perfectly to every hand. Made with top-quality materials, Becue Y Glove is born for long-lasting use thanks to the reinforced surfaces at the points in contact with the green cloth. Thanks to the comfort and smoothness the next shot will be the only thing...

seyberts.com

Best pool glove made, If you don't like the closed thumb they have a spot marked on the inside of the thumb where you can cut it off and the glove won't fray, what I like best is the heel of the glove, it has a very thin layer of non-slip material so your hand doesn't slide on the cloth, I have used mine for about 2 years and they still work like new, this company is dedicated to pool and all their products are second to none.

That’s a great Idea with the mark to cut the thumb. Kamui has the same pad on the palm. It’s also where you want to grab when pulling the glove off So they don’t tear and last longer.

 

[7stud]

Another version:

 

[sudocrushms]

So an update on the closed thumb: Made it about 3 hours before the stitching started coming apart between the thumb and hand.
I'm not convinced this was a manufacturing issue since i've had some trouble getting it off. The cheap gloves i was wearing before were *a lot* more stretchy and came off really easy.

Contacted Predator anyway and will see what they say. Fixed and reinforced the seam myself since it's easy (thanks to years of fixing hockey pads, bags, etc). Also found a better way to take it off: grab it below that seam and pull from between the thumb and hand.

 

[SSP]

So an update on the closed thumb: Made it about 3 hours before the stitching started coming apart between the thumb and hand.
I'm not convinced this was a manufacturing issue since i've had some trouble getting it off. The cheap gloves i was wearing before were *a lot* more stretchy and came off really easy.

Contacted Predator anyway and will see what they say. Fixed and reinforced the seam myself since it's easy (thanks to years of fixing hockey pads, bags, etc). Also found a better way to take it off: grab it below that seam and pull from between the thumb and hand.

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[trob]

So an update on the closed thumb: Made it about 3 hours before the stitching started coming apart between the thumb and hand.
I'm not convinced this was a manufacturing issue since i've had some trouble getting it off. The cheap gloves i was wearing before were *a lot* more stretchy and came off really easy.

Contacted Predator anyway and will see what they say. Fixed and reinforced the seam myself since it's easy (thanks to years of fixing hockey pads, bags, etc). Also found a better way to take it off: grab it below that seam and pull from between the thumb and hand.

That’s the key.. my gloves last about a year. I’m always careful taking them off. you grab it where the pad is and pull up to loosen., then slide each finger off. These gloves are partially mesh now so they are super thin but that means they tear real easy.

 

[SSP]

That’s the key.. my gloves last about a year. I’m always careful taking them off. you grab it where the pad is and pull up to loosen., then slide each finger off. These gloves are partially mesh now so they are super thin but that means they tear real easy.

I have the same Becue glove for almost 2 years and still looks like new, I hand wash it with hand soap every once in a while and let it air dry

 

[trob]

I have the same Becue glove for almost 2 years and still looks like new, I hand wash it with hand soap every once in a while and let it air dry

I also hand wash mine once a week and air dry.

 

[jbart65]

I have tried most of the popular brands of gloves:

Kamui (7)
Becue (5)
Cuetec Axis (2)
Molinari (6)
On-Cyborg (1)
Moori (3)
Taom (4)

Still plan to try Predator, Tiger, Triple 60, Pechauer, Longoni, McDermott and a few others.

I don't know if they are all made in same few factories in Asia, but I most definitely can say the designs and fits are quite different.

At first, I preferred fingerless gloves. Now I prefer the thumb and/or forefinger closed. I'll have a broader review of all of them later on. Current rankings are in parenthesis.

What separates these gloves? Fit. Thickness. Quality and pattern of stitching. Durability. Breathability. Comfort. Ease of getting on and off. And the grip on the palm.

I agree with Trob that the way to make gloves last is to take them off very, very carefully. I push up from the palm until the fingers loosen, then gently and gradually tug from the fingers and upper half of the glove.

The gloves that tore, tore for two reasons.

One, taking balls out of pockets and catching on something. I try to use my off-hand only now to remove balls from pockets.

Two, pulling off the gloves quickly from the fingers or top half of the glove. It stretches the material at the seams, especially nearly the palm, and ultimately causes a tear. And once their is a tear it widens quickly.

 

[sudocrushms]

UPDATE:
Predator Support recommended i go up a size to L/XL (my hand measures 8.25", originally bought S/M).
I was hoping they would replace the glove. They sent me 2.

Top notch brands stand by their product. Predator was a nice change of pace after dealing with a ton of S$*#& support (Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco, etc) for work...