Sweaty hands

Beware_of_Dawg

Beware_of_Dawg

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I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
 
Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
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Keep a towel with you and use it between innings or even sometimes between shots. Wipe your hands and the shaft of your cue. Maybe that will help.

BVal
 
Im not sure a towel would work that well since my glove stays wet, I will try it though. anyone else have any suggestions for keeping the shaft slick?
 
Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
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I have no idea how to stop your hands from sweating but have you tried rubbing your cue with a green dish scrubbing pads? The ones with no sponge or soap added? Do that between each rack. I do it when I play in humidity.
 
Links

Here are links to a couple of products that might help keep your bridge hand from sweating. I haven't tried either one so if you give one or both a try please report back.

Hu


http://www.hydrosalgel.ca/

http://www.buydrysol.com/


Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
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bfdlad said:
I have no idea how to stop your hands from sweating but have you tried rubbing your cue with a green dish scrubbing pads? The ones with no sponge or soap added? Do that between each rack. I do it when I play in humidity.
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Yes, I have. The "standard scuffer" thing I described has one of those in it. I have also used one of the straight green ones. WHile it helps a little it still leaves the shaft a little grainy Im trying to accomplish the slickest possible with zero friction. .
 
I don't have the problem you do with sweaty hands... but what I do on a semi-regular basis while shooting is to wipe down the shaft of my player with a damp washcloth (I typically end up with blue hands from chalking too much)... and then I also burnish the shaft with a thick leather patch that I bought at a local hide tanning shop near my house. That way I keep the shaft fairly clean... and the burnishing smoothes it out again.
 
I have seen a few players using a sleeve or cloth tube that fits over the shaft. It stays on the shaft and slides up and down. I think they were for sale as a aid in breaking.

If you can't find one just take a glove and cut a finger and tip off. Slide in on your cue and see how it works.

I think that would solve your problem.
 
I have the same issue. I used to do the glove thing as well, and my glove would get damp pretty quick.

I've since ditched the glove and do two things:

1) Try "Silky Hand" - it's this clearish liquid in a little spray bottle. Spray a bit on your palms, let it dry (takes a few min). Doesn't always prevent sweating entirely, but it does restrict it a good bit.

2) Get "Q-Smooth". These are little rectangular strips in different colors, to be used in a certain order. These can be used anywhere, and quickly, to burnish your shaft.
 
Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
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have you ever tried running very hot water over your hands before you play? You would not believe how much it helps. I thought the idea was crazy until I tried it myself.
 
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Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
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Try wearing a Surgical rubber glove, with a billiard glove over it. You can put plenty of Baby power in the rubber glove to help absorb the moisture. This way your Billiard glove will stay dry.

I have players that have your problem that come into my pool room. You can always tell when a new one starts coming in because they leave hand prints and finger marks all over the table due to sweating.

Have a good night!!!
 
mate i would have thought for your hands to be sweating enough for your glove to be getting wet you have quite a big problem. have you seen a doctor? maybe one could provide some medicine or tablets - this does sound like a medical issue.

also not that i'm arguing with the washing with hot water advice, it may well work. but washing with cold water will close your pores, so try that too.
 
I have had this problem in the past.

I wash my hands with cold water, and dry them off. I have heard the cold water closes the pores in your skin. I then keep the damp paper towel and use it to wipe off my bridge hand. Its cool and it closes the pores again.

Also, I had to work on my breathing. I would sort of hold my breath, and I think that would cause my hands to sweat(I heard this). I practiced keeping my breathing steady, and now my hands sweat much less.

These two things really made a big difference for me, hopefully they help you.
 
I have this problem in a humid pool room. I wipe my shaft with a towel and I wash my hands before I play a match and if it's a long match sometimes I take a break and wash my hands again. This works for me and I always clean my cue and shafts after I play......

James
 
I'm going to give you the best advice you can receive (the product was already mentioned by ShootingArts I believe). Go to your doctor and get a prescription for Drysol. I had this problem when I was entering the business world and it was embarrassing having to shake people's hands and then they'd wipe your sweat off on their pants. :D Anyway, I went to the doc and got a prescription for Drysol after doing a ton of research. It worked like a charm and works anywhere else you sweat as well. It is uncomfortable sleeping with your hands wrapped in plastic wrap and a glove, but well worth it. I was able to use it 2 nights in a row and it lasted for almost a month before I had to use it again. It is cheap stuff. It sounds like your problem definitely warrants medical advice so go see a doctor!
 
Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I tried using a standard shaft scuffer/polisher but that doesnt help much. Now I've been washing my hands and using the papertowel that I dry them with to clean the cue that gives me a silky smooth stroke for awhile but eventually the friction returns.. ANybody have this problem or can anyone suggest the most effective tool/product for keeping the shaft smooth as glass ?
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baby powder works for me.
 
Beware_of_Dawg said:
I have a problem with my hand sweating alot. I havta wear a glove. even with a glove on it doesnt take long for the glove to become pretty wet... that moisture gets on the cue and eventually causes inconsistant friction during while stoking the cue...

I bet your gurl really likes that huh.............:D :D :D
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