{"title":"Snooker Gloves","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSnooker Gloves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnooker gloves used to get a bit of a look in British clubs. That has changed. Watch any professional event now and you will see them on players at the very top of the game, for the simple reason that they solve a problem every player has and most just live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players wear one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bridge hand is the guide rail for the entire shot. If the cue does not slide through it identically every time, your delivery is not repeatable, and no amount of practice fixes an inconsistent surface. The trouble is that skin is a terrible bearing. It gets damp under pressure, it gets tacky in a warm club, and it dries out and drags in a cold one. Conditions change through a session and your bridge changes with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glove removes that variable entirely. The cue runs across the same low-friction material at nine in the morning and eleven at night, in a humid room or a chilly one. Players who switch usually report the same thing: the cue feels like it is running on rails, and they stop gripping the butt so tightly because they trust the front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tactagrip Glove\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eTactagrip Glove\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a low-friction bridge surface for a genuinely frictionless strike, with a textured palm that keeps your hand planted on the cloth rather than sliding as you settle into the shot. The open-finger design means you keep feel and dexterity where you need it, and it does not turn your hand into a mitten when you go to chalk up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two versions, and this is the bit people order wrong. The glove goes on your \u003cstrong\u003ebridge hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, not your cue hand. Right-handed players bridge with the left hand, so they need the left hand glove. Left-handed players need the right hand glove. Have a quick think about which hand actually touches the cue before you add to basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting used to it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a couple of sessions. The first few frames feel odd because the cue is moving more freely than you are used to, and some players briefly overhit. That settles quickly, and what you are left with is a bridge that behaves the same way every single time you get down on a shot.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snooker-glove","title":"Straightline Snooker - Tactagrip Glove","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eStraightline Snooker Performance Cue Glove – Frictionless Strike \u0026amp; Tactagrip Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTake the friction out of your game and experience a silk-smooth delivery every time you step to the table.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eStraightline Snooker Performance Glove\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate solution for players who struggle with \"sticky\" cues caused by humidity, hand oils, or perspiration. Designed to provide a perfectly consistent bridge, this glove ensures your cue glides effortlessly through your fingers, allowing you to focus entirely on your sighting and stroke rather than the resistance of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eEngineered for Stability and Breathability.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eUnlike standard bridge gloves that can feel restrictive or slippery on the cloth, the Straightline glove features an advanced \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eTactagrip palm\u003c\/b\u003e. This non-slip textured surface provides a rock-solid anchor on the baize, ensuring your bridge hand doesn't budge even during high-power shots or delicate safety play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrictionless Polyester Upper:\u003c\/b\u003e Made from a high-performance, breathable stretch polyester that keeps your hand cool while providing a \"second-skin\" fit for maximum feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Slip Tactagrip Palm:\u003c\/b\u003e The specialized grip pattern on the palm provides enhanced stability and confidence, preventing your hand from sliding on the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo-Finger Open Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically tailored to cover the thumb and index finger, providing the smoothest bridge channel while leaving your other fingers free for better sensory feedback and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdjustable Velcro Wrist Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a secure, adjustable closure to ensure a customized fit that won't loosen or shift mid-frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Game Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for Snooker, Pool, and Billiards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLeft \u0026amp; Right Hand Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Available for both right-handed players (glove for the left hand) and left-handed players (glove for the right hand).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Professional Edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn modern cue sports, consistency is king. Using a glove removes the need for messy hand talc and ensures that your cue feels the same in the first frame as it does in the tenth. Whether you're playing under hot tournament lights or in a humid club, the Straightline Performance Glove delivers the \"Straightline\" delivery you need to improve your break-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Breathable Stretch Polyester \u0026amp; Tactagrip Synthetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-Finger Open-Tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Adjustable Velcro Wrist Strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Snooker, Pool, and Billiards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Flexible one-size stretch fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Straightline Snooker","offers":[{"title":"Right Hand -  For Left Handed Players","offer_id":52023745577303,"sku":"S5000-05-002","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Left Hand - For Right Handed Players","offer_id":52023745610071,"sku":"S5000-05-001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/1877\/8967\/files\/glove-lh.jpg?v=1762362684"}],"url":"https:\/\/straightlinesnooker.co.uk\/collections\/snooker-gloves.oembed","provider":"straightline-snooker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}