I finally got one. Where has it been for the past 40 years of my pool playing life? The Stretch System has been around for a number of years, invented by a wonderful guy, Mike Danner. Due to lack of funding, it never really got the recognition it deserved. It is brilliant in its simplicity. It consists of two parts – one, a cue extender, which is nothing special – just an anodized aluminum tube which slips onto the butt of your cue. I currently use a Tony Ryan extender, which I like a lot except it is too short for my 5 x 10 table. The Stretch System’s extender lets me get to even the longest shots. What makes the System special is the Bridge Stick, which is a simple “pull to extend and push to shorten” anodized aluminum light weight handle which goes from 21” to a very long 91” reach, attached to a revolutionary bridge head. The head is like a standard bridge head on one side, but when flipped over, the other side also has a standard bridge head with one difference – there is an elastic string which runs over the grooves. When you have a potential foul shot to make, by using this side of the bridge, after you stroke and lift your cue – up comes the bridge with the cue. The cue head also pivots, enabling you to make shots not possible before, even jump shots. It really is a remarkable piece of equipment. Mike tells me that pros like Mike Massey, Corey Deuel, Johnny Archer, and others use it and believe in it. Although Mike has a website, it is not functional at the moment, but you can see several videos as well as other pictures on it. www.advancedbilliardsystems.com If interested, you can call Mike direct at 225-772-5662. He will charge you $100 plus $12 shipping. $100 for a $5 bridge head you say – if I can only take back that one shot I missed in a tournament due to using a $5 bridge head. One last thing that has been discussed on AZ is that the System has to be attached to the side of your expensive cue cases with the enclosed Velcro straps. Mike said that the bridge head can be easily taken off the handle, placed in a case pocket, while storing the extendable bridge handle inside the case. The butt extender can be strapped on to the case, stuck in your coat pocket, or left home. I believe in this so strongly that I am posting it on the Wanted/For Sale Forum as well. Thanks for listening.
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I finally got one. Where has it been for the past 40 years of my pool playing life? The Stretch System has been around for a number of years, invented by a wonderful guy, Mike Danner. Due to lack of funding, it never really got the recognition it deserved. It is brilliant in its simplicity. It consists of two parts – one, a cue extender, which is nothing special – just an anodized aluminum tube which slips onto the butt of your cue.
I currently use a Tony Ryan extender, which I like a lot except it is too short for my 5 x 10 table. The Stretch System’s extender lets me get to even the longest shots. What makes the System special is the Bridge Stick, which is a simple “pull to extend and push to shorten” anodized aluminum light weight handle which goes from 21” to a very long 91” reach, attached to a revolutionary bridge head.
The head is like a standard bridge head on one side, but when flipped over, the other side also has a standard bridge head with one difference – there is an elastic string which runs over the grooves. When you have a potential foul shot to make, by using this side of the bridge, after you stroke and lift your cue – up comes the bridge with the cue.
The cue head also pivots, enabling you to make shots not possible before, even jump shots. It really is a remarkable piece of equipment. Mike tells me that pros like Mike Massey, Corey Deuel, Johnny Archer, and others use it and believe in it.
Although Mike has a website, it is not functional at the moment, but you can see several videos as well as other pictures on it. www.advancedbilliardsystems.com If interested, you can call Mike direct at 225-772-5662. He will charge you $100 plus $12 shipping. $100 for a $5 bridge head you say – if I can only take back that one shot I missed in a tournament due to using a $5 bridge head.
One last thing that has been discussed on AZ is that the System has to be attached to the side of your expensive cue cases with the enclosed Velcro straps. Mike said that the bridge head can be easily taken off the handle, placed in a case pocket, while storing the extendable bridge handle inside the case. The butt extender can be strapped on to the case, stuck in your coat pocket, or left home. I believe in this so strongly that I am posting it on the Wanted/For Sale Forum as well. Thanks for listening.
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Made this post into a few paragraphs so it's now much easier to read.
Thanks for letting us know about this cue extender.
RJ
I currently use a Tony Ryan extender, which I like a lot except it is too short for my 5 x 10 table. The Stretch System’s extender lets me get to even the longest shots. What makes the System special is the Bridge Stick, which is a simple “pull to extend and push to shorten” anodized aluminum light weight handle which goes from 21” to a very long 91” reach, attached to a revolutionary bridge head.
The head is like a standard bridge head on one side, but when flipped over, the other side also has a standard bridge head with one difference – there is an elastic string which runs over the grooves. When you have a potential foul shot to make, by using this side of the bridge, after you stroke and lift your cue – up comes the bridge with the cue.
The cue head also pivots, enabling you to make shots not possible before, even jump shots. It really is a remarkable piece of equipment. Mike tells me that pros like Mike Massey, Corey Deuel, Johnny Archer, and others use it and believe in it.
Although Mike has a website, it is not functional at the moment, but you can see several videos as well as other pictures on it. www.advancedbilliardsystems.com If interested, you can call Mike direct at 225-772-5662. He will charge you $100 plus $12 shipping. $100 for a $5 bridge head you say – if I can only take back that one shot I missed in a tournament due to using a $5 bridge head.
One last thing that has been discussed on AZ is that the System has to be attached to the side of your expensive cue cases with the enclosed Velcro straps. Mike said that the bridge head can be easily taken off the handle, placed in a case pocket, while storing the extendable bridge handle inside the case. The butt extender can be strapped on to the case, stuck in your coat pocket, or left home. I believe in this so strongly that I am posting it on the Wanted/For Sale Forum as well. Thanks for listening.
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Made this post into a few paragraphs so it's now much easier to read.
Thanks for letting us know about this cue extender.
RJ
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In the old pool hall I used to shoot at (ten years ago), we had a set of these. Being 5' 2.25", I loved them, and always wanted a set myself. Now I know where to get them Thanks!
Thanks!STRETCH SYSTEM Special for AZer's
Just got off with Mike Danner, the inventor of the Stretch System who will make a special offer to the first 50 AZers who want to purchase the System (Bridge Stick, Cue Extender and DVD) $79.95 plus $12 for shipping and handling. This is the same system that sells for $129.95 plus S + H Remember, this is for only for AZers and for only the first 50 people calling. Call him at 225-772-5662
Just got off with Mike Danner, the inventor of the Stretch System who will make a special offer to the first 50 AZers who want to purchase the System (Bridge Stick, Cue Extender and DVD) $79.95 plus $12 for shipping and handling. This is the same system that sells for $129.95 plus S + H Remember, this is for only for AZers and for only the first 50 people calling. Call him at 225-772-5662
Mike Danner is a good friend of ours and I have had one of his Stretch Systems for years. In fact, he gave me his own personalized one. It is the ONLY bridge I feel comfortable with.
I heartily endorse it, along with other NW players Dan Louie and Rich Geiler.
I heartily endorse it, along with other NW players Dan Louie and Rich Geiler.