Your opinions on the best quality billiard glove?.

B

billiardophile

New member
First off, let me say...I realize gloves are kind of silly looking and people will snicker in dark corners, accepted.

That said, it has become a summertime requirement in my local dank hall. Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk, I'm seriously considering going gloved during these sticky nights.

My question of you fine folks is which glove won't suck ass in a few weeks?. The ones on ebay look like someone cut two fingers off a ladies silk glove and called them billiard gloves.

Every company says they have the best product, but only the actual players have the true answer. So what do you think.

(Sanding or burnishing my cue shaft are not options either).

EDIT: Never did go with a glove, just used the Slip Stic that was recommended
 
Last edited:
billiardophile said:
First off, let me say...I realize gloves are kind of silly looking and people will snicker in dark corners, accepted.

That said, it has become a summertime requirement in my local dank hall. Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk, I'm seriously considering going gloved during these sticky nights.

My question of you fine folks is which glove won't suck ass in a few weeks?. The ones on ebay look like someone cut two fingers off a ladies silk glove and called them billiard gloves.

Every company says they have the best product, but only the actual players have the true answer. So what do you think.

(Sanding or burnishing my cue shaft are not options either).
Click to expand...

You have a very creepy screen name
 
billiardophile said:
Thanks for the input, but honestly, I'm really only interested players thoughts about gloves makers.
Click to expand...
For all you know, I could be a player. The people that posted on the thread that I gave you the link to also play but how do you really know for sure? Maybe you should post in one of the pro's threads since you'll really never know for sure whose posting is really a "player" or not? Best of luck to you.
 
billiardophile said:
Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk
Click to expand...
This is what you stated & this is what I was politely trying to respond to. Had you stated "I am not interested in powders and other funk that gets added to cue shafts." Then I would not have TRIED to be helpful to you. I am not sensitive, your post came across as trying to say that I wasn't a player and I was simply pointing out that you never really know who is & who isn't. It would appear that you are the sensitive one. ( "Please, learn to stay on topic or don't post a reply at all. This is why I despise forums, over sensitive people that don't comprehend.") Again, best of luck to you, oh ye of little patience. ;)
 
To the Op,

Most gloves will wear out fast if you play a lot. There's no way around it. But, that wear is due to unnecessary rubbing on the table surface.

Go get a new glove (hell, buy a dozen for 5 bucks each from Meullers, sell to others what you don't use) and instead of "sliding" into your shot, try "lowering/positioning" into your shot (and if you can, get your elbow on the table). Use the glove as a little training tool. The faster it wears out would mean you're sliding to much into your shots when you approach the ball.

The more deliberate you approach the shot, the more likely you'll make it. Because now, you're starting to take out the variable(s) that can make you miss.

P.S. Don't worry, my first post here got flamed also. It's a message board, most don't like new comers. Get a thicker skin, and don't feed the trolls :)
 
I prefer the epidermis gloves over any other substance. It feels the most natural...
 
billiardophile said:
Someone asks a legitimate question and gets every comment but those pertaining to the original post.
Click to expand...

That doesn't change the fact that your name is really creepy. How about billiardfanatic or billiardjunkie, anything but billiardophile. Do you molest pool tables?
 
Vonn31 said:
This looks like a good heavy duty glove
Click to expand...

Gloves just made my hand sweat more! I just tried to control the sweat on my bridge hand it took about a month but I learned how to make my hand not sweat even in the summer. Now I have no problems. I never need to use a glove. But sir joseph gloves are good you can get them at meullers more you buy the more you save.
 
billiardophile said:
..., it has become a summertime requirement in my local dank hall. Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk, I'm seriously considering going gloved during these sticky nights.
Click to expand...

I've been playing for 45 years. Each summer I go through the same old sticky situation. I didn't like the looks of the glove. This summer I spent $12.95 for a glove & have to ask my silly self, "who gives a rip about looks"? If it's a smooth stroke through your bridge hand that you want, that's exactly what you will get.

I have only owned one brand of glove, it is made by Sir Joseph. I won't do without one now, I actually have purchased another glove to have for a spare.
 
The perfect answer is........

NO GLOVE - JUST "SLIPSTIC"

TY & GL

Ps. I honestly don't think ANY GOOD PLAYER would be playing with a glove -IF- they weren’t receiving a monetary endorsement fee. The same applies to The Sardo Rack. - (JMHO)
 
OldHasBeen said:
Ps. I honestly don't think ANY GOOD PLAYER would be playing with a glove -IF- they weren’t receiving a monetary endorsement fee.
Click to expand...

I would say that is accurate.

Sweaty hands are solved by simply washing your hands with powder dish washing detergent, dries the hands right out and makes them stay that way for a long time. Takes about 2 minutes of washing and all those nasty sweat glands are screwed right up for a good long while.
 
billiardophile said:
The way my post came across to you is a function of you own
neurosis. You obviously took issue with what you perceived to be my potential thought that you may not be a pool player, (which is ridiculous on a pool forum).

I am definitely sensitive about people who attack me and accuse me of something I didn't actually say. This is my first post on this board, I don't know what to expect, maybe now I do......

I thought people might actually only post if they were glove users and had real thoughts on the subject. It seems from my reading other posts that they all turn into bitter arguments like this one.

Don't worry......I won't be posting here again. I got the jist.
Click to expand...

Someone has a touch of sand in their vagina today...
 
OK, btt.

I bought a Sharpshooter Billiard Glove. It doesn't wears off, becuase of the leather pad right where you slide over the table.

STBGSS.JPG
 
billiardophile said:
First off, let me say...I realize gloves are kind of silly looking and people will snicker in dark corners, accepted.

That said, it has become a summertime requirement in my local dank hall. Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk, I'm seriously considering going gloved during these sticky nights.

My question of you fine folks is which glove won't suck ass in a few weeks?. The ones on ebay look like someone cut two fingers off a ladies silk glove and called them billiard gloves.

Every company says they have the best product, but only the actual players have the true answer. So what do you think.

(Sanding or burnishing my cue shaft are not options either).
Click to expand...

You don't want a glove....don't do that. You can't very lightly sand your shaft?? Why is that not an option (unless you shoot with a cuetec)? No good players play with a glove unless they're being paid, period.
 
Gloves are not silly-looking and anyone who wants to play top speed pool or at least have a smooth sliding cue should watch John Schmidt play pool with a glove. John actually got started playing with a glove from a local guy here in New Orleans called Frank White who has used one for years. John is open-minded and took the advice and hasn't looked back. Recently he ran over 400 balls playing straight pool and he has been known to win a tournament or two. A good fitting glove helped me to get used to using one. The first time I bought one a couple of years ago, I bought one that was a little too large for my hand and it was uncomfortable and I never got used to using it and finally gave up on it. Finally, about a few months ago I started using a Sir Joseph glove that fit and I haven't looked back. (I have used other brands of gloves wiith similar results) I regret not carrying the glove with me to D.C. as it was warm for the Fourth of July. Another thing I would suggest is to try using the conditioner, SlipStic on www.slipstic.com which WILL make your cue slide more easily. I have used different brands of gloves and I think most are made of the same cloth. I always try to shake the chalk out of mine after playing and I wash it every 3rd or fourth time I use it (by hand and in cold water). Get used to the glove and your cue will slide smoother than ever. Add some slipstic to your shaft, use the glove and play 10 hours a day for the next 3 years everyday and you might play like John Schmidt. :-)
JoeyA


billiardophile said:
First off, let me say...I realize gloves are kind of silly looking and people will snicker in dark corners, accepted.

That said, it has become a summertime requirement in my local dank hall. Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk, I'm seriously considering going gloved during these sticky nights.

My question of you fine folks is which glove won't suck ass in a few weeks?. The ones on ebay look like someone cut two fingers off a ladies silk glove and called them billiard gloves.

Every company says they have the best product, but only the actual players have the true answer. So what do you think.

(Sanding or burnishing my cue shaft are not options either).
Click to expand...
 
billiardophile said:
First off, let me say...I realize gloves are kind of silly looking and people will snicker in dark corners, accepted.

That said, it has become a summertime requirement in my local dank hall. Rather than fuss with talc, slyde rite, and all the other powdery funk, I'm seriously considering going gloved during these sticky nights.

My question of you fine folks is which glove won't suck ass in a few weeks?. The ones on ebay look like someone cut two fingers off a ladies silk glove and called them billiard gloves.

Every company says they have the best product, but only the actual players have the true answer. So what do you think.

(Sanding or burnishing my cue shaft are not options either).
Click to expand...

As far as material quality goes, I think that the three most widely available brands (Sure-Shot, Blakeman, and Sir Joseph) are all pretty much the same. They are all made of Lycra Spandex and they all last about the same time before they wear out.

When I used a glove I liked the Blakeman model because it fit my particular hand size / shape better. That may or may not be the case for you, or any other individual. Since gloves are relatively inexpensive I'd recommend you try all three and then pick the one that fits you best.

Hope this helps.
 
FWIW,

I don't use a glove myself, I don't like the way it reduces feel of the shaft. Nevertheless, I once saw a guy use one of those long black ladies evening gloves which I presume was silk. It seemed to work alright for him, but he did look silly as hell. He pushed all the excess of the glove down around his wrist, but it still looked silly. I would think silk would give a very smooth glide, better than lycra with or without nylon.
 
billiardophile said:
If you don't use a glove, why reply to my post?. Did you think I would consider wearing a woman's formal glove?. :confused:
Click to expand...

Wow - he offered a polite, honest observation and you shit on it. Nice.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top