In 14.1 more so than in other games you may need to occasionally shoot over 3 or 4 balls. Some bridges I've seen that are designed for this are pretty unstable. What works best for you?
What's the best mechanical bridge for shooting over several balls?
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I like the white plastic ones that lock together (forgot brand name). I have two bridge cues thus equipped (modified with locking thumb screws) in my home table room. But, I carry the black plastic one with the rubber fitting that slips over the end of a standard cue (not the ‘bat wing) in my cue case, to use stacked over the house bridge (since tables often only have one).
The bridge DynoDan mentioned is the Russo bridge head.
Great for straight pool. Surprised to not see these being used for one pocket more often.
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It is best to cut a tenon on an old cue stick then glue the Russo head in place. The Russo stackable bridge allows a player to shoot over obstructing balls with a stable bridge. These bridge heads are made of tough space-age plastic that will not scratch your cue shaft or your table.
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Thanks for the info.The bridge DynoDan mentioned is the Russo bridge head.
Great for straight pool. Surprised to not see these being used for one pocket more often.RUSSO BILLIARD POOL CUE MOOSE HEAD BRIDGE REST CRUTCH (2-PACK) | eBay
It is best to cut a tenon on an old cue stick then glue the Russo head in place. The Russo stackable bridge allows a player to shoot over obstructing balls with a stable bridge. These bridge heads are made of tough space-age plastic that will not scratch your cue shaft or your table.www.ebay.com
Appears that two of the Russos together make a bridge that is taller than other options and probably nice and stable because of the way they lock together. But may only be practical if supplied by the pool room because they don't fit onto house cues like most bridgeheads for sale these days. Be sure to let me know when they do.
Cue ball visibility is an additional problem that might be helped by using see through plastic like the Kamui View bridgehead.
Best thing going.
Well I think you need a couple of options. As something that works to bridge over 3/4 balls will not be very good for more standard shots.
For 95% of the potential issues I run into I carry one of these...: (I think they sell for <$5)
For that one crazy instance you're asking about I couldn't think of anything better than this particular model that's snooker based.
Just go to the hardware store and buy: 2 thumbscrews and a matching threading tap/handle & bit (assuming you already own a drill). Polishing the screw tips will likely prevent ferrule damage
Cue ball visibility? Are you an especially short person?
The Russo heads cost about $2 in bulk so I just donated some to the pool hall. From time to time I replace one of the horrible pot metal heads with a Russo head.
I keep a moosehead in my case. Slip on any housecue. Done. works perfect.
This sounds like a good idea. Can they be easily attached to replace most any existing bridge head?
The diameter of the mounting hole is smaller than 12mm so a cue is unlikely to work. Bridge handles should work fine but you may have to whittle the end down some. You will also have to provide a set screw.
BTW: The reason I modified my Russo’s thus instead of fixating them permanently, is because the handles are also very straight/high quality house cues (visitors can have their own cue). Since situations where ultra-stable stacked bridges are really needed are actually quite rare, I typically make due with whatever rake is available (plus my black slip-on) when playing out, as removing/reinstalling the Russo’s frequently is too much trouble (I’m lazy), though indeed feasible if I REALLY wanted to be prepared for any tough situation, assuming of course another pair of cues are handy then (I usually only carry two at most).
Try this with your moosehead:
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I really couldn't put a number to how many times throughout my pool playing years, that I needed to stack bridges. Lets just go with endless dozens. None of the bridges had provisions to stack other than what would be the norm. Really isn't that difficult to contruct a stable platform.
While I don't doubt the russo could possibly be better at the task. I'm really leaning toward this being a fix for a non-problem. More of a potential convenience then a solution.
....and if I was to be brutally honest. The construction of the russo appears to be fairly 3rd grade imo. A block of plastic with slots jigsawed out of it.
I'll stick with the mouse head that can be used with any cue without modification
Over 40 years ago I came up on one of those tennen cutting machines used for fitting ferrules on cues. It was at a price I couldn't refuse. Anyway it's been of great use. Recently used it to cut a couple of old junk pieces of wood that some might have called a cue down to fit The Russo bridges.
They work great and when lazy I use one of the bridges with an extra Russo bridge head I have with out the handle attached. Mine fit tight enough
for that to work in most cases. I always thought those bridges did the job well ,
They work great and when lazy I use one of the bridges with an extra Russo bridge head I have with out the handle attached. Mine fit tight enough
for that to work in most cases. I always thought those bridges did the job well ,
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Road Bridge a/k/a Stretch Bridge. The tilt function is the best.
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I haven't used that one, but it does look like it has merit. The fact that it doesn't require modification to be used as a travel item is a big plus.
Wow... just watched that video. That certainly is a versatile bridge...lol. I'll give tons of credit to the inventor. He definitely put a ton of effort into thinking that one up. At $37usd, I may just have to wait for a retirement sale.
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