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?
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).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?
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
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.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?
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 damageThanks for the info.
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. Cue ball visibility?
I keep a moosehead in my case. Slip on any housecue. Done. works perfect.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)
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For that one crazy instance you're asking about I couldn't think of anything better than this particular model that's snooker based.
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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.
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.This sounds like a good idea. Can they be easily attached to replace most any existing bridge head?
Try this with your moosehead:I keep a moosehead in my case. Slip on any housecue. Done. works perfect.
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.Try this with your moosehead:
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.just a bridge is THE BEST BRIDGE and it fits in your case
You could start a gofundmeI 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.