Using a glove

ManifestEcstacy

ManifestEcstacy

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Hey.. I was just wondering guys.. my bridge hand gets really bad moisture going, once i get in to the real swing of hitting shots and everything. Someone told me that I should use some kind of alcohol to dry out my hands, and others have said they really like to have the feel of the cue on their hand, which is understandable. However, when it gets later in my playing, i find myself focusing to much on how the cue is sticking to my hand as opposed to where i'm aiming... do you think that a glove is the right thing for me? if so, what type? i have heard of both sir joseph and blakemans being of good quality
 
ManifestEcstacy said:
Hey.. I was just wondering guys.. my bridge hand gets really bad moisture going, once i get in to the real swing of hitting shots and everything. Someone told me that I should use some kind of alcohol to dry out my hands, and others have said they really like to have the feel of the cue on their hand, which is understandable. However, when it gets later in my playing, i find myself focusing to much on how the cue is sticking to my hand as opposed to where i'm aiming... do you think that a glove is the right thing for me? if so, what type? i have heard of both sir joseph and blakemans being of good quality
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I guarantee you that you will eventually get used to the glove and probably prefer it over bare-handed. If commonly find that you have to use a ton of powder since your hands get so sweaty, I would definately recommend trying the glove.

You know what I have been wondering is have any of these players who have that sweaty palms 'syndrome' tried spray deoderant? Maybe that would get rid of the sweating problem, but it would probably make the hands sticky.
 
Hey mnaifest don't bother buying a glove just go out and get yourself some hand lotion it works even better and I should know I have tried both and this is far better than a glove and it is less expensive, ok so this must sound funny coming from a guy but trust me it works fantastic. So go on give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then come back on this forum and give me an ass kicking you have my permission.
 
My game improved a lot when I started using a glove. I didn't have to worry about carrying any lotions or powder. Just give the glove a try, first you'll feel the cue slides too much but you'll get used to it. I'd never go back shooting without a glove.
 
i've been using a Sir Joseph glove for a few months now. dont think i would ever play in competition without one. i too sweat a lot, and the glove really prevents that "Sticking" to the cue stick when you shoot. used to be when i played golf on hot days that i had to have at least 4-5 gloves for an 18 hole round because after 3-4 holes my glove would start to get moist too.

i think you will like the glove. Earl and Jeanette have played with a glove before.

DCP
 
No glove, no love baby! :D Seriously though, if you're hands get very sweaty then the glove is a good choice.
 
I used to be one of the "I have to feel the shaft glide through my fingers" camp, however, the room I used to play in had their AC break one particularly humid summer and the shaft sticking drove me nuts. Started carrying a glove in my case just for those conditions. Eventually realized that using it made my stroke more consistent - resistance was always the same - not a factor of the condition of the skin on my hands. Now, I wouldn't be without one. I've found that Sir Joseph's are about the best, as far as quality of manufacture and thickness of material used, balanced against expected life. The material used is thin enough that you still experience some sensation, but they last as long as any other glove I've tried. Ignore the jokes, let your shooting do your talking, and do what works for you.

Adios,

Pizza Bob
 
I played with everything (powder, rag, dollar bills, lotion & etc) for 45 years. In the summertime, the humidity gets high & the sticky cue problem rears it's ugly head. I figured I had $13 to try a glove.

I wouldn't play without one. Great idea Sir Joseph had.

Good Luck
 
I really want to use a glove. I tried it for about a week, guess that wasn't long enough to get use to it. Now might be a good time to try it again, I'm making some other changes now anyway.

What brand is the thinnest? I don't care if it doesn't last long. I'll buy a new one when necessary.
 
ManifestEcstacy said:
Hey.. I was just wondering guys.. my bridge hand gets really bad moisture going, once i get in to the real swing of hitting shots and everything. Someone told me that I should use some kind of alcohol to dry out my hands, and others have said they really like to have the feel of the cue on their hand, which is understandable. However, when it gets later in my playing, i find myself focusing to much on how the cue is sticking to my hand as opposed to where i'm aiming... do you think that a glove is the right thing for me? if so, what type? i have heard of both sir joseph and blakemans being of good quality
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I'll use one in the summer when the AC isn't working that great. At tournaments, however, I go ahead and mess up the world and use baby powder. Sue me.

I have the (now discontinued?) SLIX glove. It's got a grippy palm surface (like bicycle or workout gloves) and it has the finger tips cut off so that there is freedom at the finger "webs." The other gloves that don't have the finger tips cut off give me a problem because of the webs. For those that want to go ahead and cut the fingers off their gloves, just cut off the very tips. You still need most of your fingers covered by the glove.

Fred <~~~ made that mistake
 
Sir Joseph Billiard Glove

I think a glove is fine. You will get used to and then it will be natural for you to wear. One thing to keep in mind the cleaner you keep your glove the cleaner your equipment will be. Just use hot soapy water do not use the dryier (air dry), it will shrink. If you have a problem with the glove being around your fingers cut them out just like Mike Davis does. Chalk up, the chalk is free the table is free, your paying for the balls to play.

Michael :( :)


ManifestEcstacy said:
Hey.. I was just wondering guys.. my bridge hand gets really bad moisture going, once i get in to the real swing of hitting shots and everything. Someone told me that I should use some kind of alcohol to dry out my hands, and others have said they really like to have the feel of the cue on their hand, which is understandable. However, when it gets later in my playing, i find myself focusing to much on how the cue is sticking to my hand as opposed to where i'm aiming... do you think that a glove is the right thing for me? if so, what type? i have heard of both sir joseph and blakemans being of good quality
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MaryD said:
I was thinking of looking for a white one, and dyeing it the color of my skin so it would be less noticeable. (I'm really pale - a little tea would do it! LOL)

Just my thoughts...

M
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Blakeman makes a light colored glove. Caucasian flesh-tone or something. I have one, but my flesh tone is dark.

Fred
 
ManifestEcstacy said:
Hey.. I was just wondering guys.. my bridge hand gets really bad moisture going, once i get in to the real swing of hitting shots and everything. Someone told me that I should use some kind of alcohol to dry out my hands, and others have said they really like to have the feel of the cue on their hand, which is understandable. However, when it gets later in my playing, i find myself focusing to much on how the cue is sticking to my hand as opposed to where i'm aiming... do you think that a glove is the right thing for me? if so, what type? i have heard of both sir joseph and blakemans being of good quality
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Hey... if it's good enough for Michael Jackson, it's good..... Wait
a minute! What am I saying?
 
i used to wear a glove cause i have that sweaty hands syndrome. but i find that if you just clean the cue regularly then it should stay smooth.
 
A glove is one of the first things I recommend for my students to get. Although the new "Silky Hands" product may begin to change my mind.
 
I have never used a Glove, but Keep a Clean Old Rag made of a T-Shirt handy for Drying my Hands & Shaft FREQUENTLY....
 
I'm not sure the name of it (I'll check when I get home), but when I went to a workshop the goodie bag contained a spray that makes your hands smooth as silk. I don't use it that often since my hands don't sweat that much. When I do use it, a couple of pumps will keep my hands from sweating and keep them smooth for at least a match.
 
thanks a lot guys.. seeing that tons of other people use gloves makes me feel not so stupid about it! and roscoe.. thanks for your well thought out and detailed comments.. it really got me thinking!.....
 
hmm...

My left hand always stays warm and dry ...

what was that about girliemen? Maybe they just have an unknown rash
you know where ...... lol You know the Cheetos joke, don't you? :D
 
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