How to grip a pool cue.

Some things I have learned.

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[collinson35]

hi there i am now playing with a lose grip after 20years with a tight grip,at the moment my game is going down hill fast with the lose grip as on some long shots i feel i am losing the grip on my cue when i go to take the shot as with the tight grip i feel my cue is in controll or do i start to tightind my grip as i am about to shoot hope u can help thank u andy

[forcefollow]

Everyone's definition of tight and loose is different. If you soht well with a tighter grip then stick with it. However, an extremely tight grip will hamper you on a draw shot or a shot that requires power. I would reccommend experimenting for a while longer before you abandon a looser grip. Their had to be something you were unsatisfied with in the fires place. Hope this helps.

[aoyster]

There are many things that are incorrect about this explanation on the correct grip. One is that there should be no space in the first clamp, it should be sealed. Two, is that there is a very specific scientific way of griping the cue. For more infromation on correct technique please feel free to contact a Master Academy of the Cueing Arts!

[forcefollow]

There are just as many people that would disagree with a sealed first clamp. We will just have to agree to disagree. BCA instructors do not have a monopoly on pool knowledge.

[forcefollow]

Ran this question by alot of knowledgeable players at AZBilliards. No one thought that a sealed first clamp is the way to go.

[markisshort]

ok dont try the griping butter thing b/c that is a total waste of butter and ur hands will become oily

[xdomingu]

NICE GRIP!

[crackettt]

As beginner, I find it quite hard to play the cue ball when it's on or close to the rail. I find that it makes my life a bit easier to grip the queue more forward that I would with a regular shot. It may well have to do with the fact I'm a short guy and I try to hit these shots a bit from above to to avoid the rail and hit the cue ball a bit fuller/higher. Is that fine, or am I doing something wrong?

[tejas630]

very helpful

[CollingwoodLakersAB]

@collinson35 ...why would you change ? like seriously.

[Flamestar1989]

@forcefollow You'd make a good coach :)

[bushputz]

Adjusting for power or touch and accuracy should be adjusted by either lengthening or shortening the distance between your bridge hand and the ball, not changing your grip position.

If you're having trouble because you use a 'death grip', try placing a piece of chalk between the butt of your cue and your palm. If you try to squeeze down on the cue tightly, the corners of the chalk will dig into your palm, discouraging you from doing that. (Remove the chalk once you've broken the habit) ;-)

[frown]

forcefollow, you have a uniquely diverse grasp on this topic. Perhaps you'd go on to discuss how a benefit of the butter grippin' cue test includes the several trillion things you can do with your newly buttered hand.

[s73v3n101]

good videos allot of good insight to the game keep up the good work

[assasin907]

good stuff. im going lighter on the grip. finding my self making more shots.

[emerypookie]

@Lars1540 19 time world champ no way

[guitarplayingairsoft]

nice cuetec..i got one too!!