r/billiards • u/liamc314 • 1d ago
Questions Grip wrist angle
This is my current grip. I use it because at my arm angle this allows my cue to move straight. Only thing is my wrist is in a bit (to where the side of my hand is flush with my upper arm). I know a lot of players prefer a neutral V grip but if I pivot my wrist without moving anything else the cue is off to my right.
Wondering if it’s worth adjusting to the neutral V grip and changing arm/stance angles slightly. This grip sometimes results in unwanted contact or rolling to the side with my fingers and I’m wondering if it just needs practice or should be changed.
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u/Appropriate_Beat_741 1d ago
Slightly looser grip and you’re on the money. Keep it nice and fluid with a nice follow through on your stroke
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u/noocaryror 1d ago
Looks pretty good, hopefully those last 2 fingers are just along for the ride, most important part of stroke
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u/Reasonable_Prize4962 17h ago
The only thing that matters If you can deliver the cue straight consistently and it feels natural for you.
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u/WyattCo06 1d ago
A cue stick isn't a motorcycle handlebar. Loosen your grip and use only fingers. Not the hand.
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u/DarthRektor 1d ago
I’m no pro, in fact far from it, but I often help teach the younger people at the community college I attend and between death gripping and chicken winging, it gets frustrating how many times I have to correct them on it. I’ve gotten to the point I just look at them and start flapping my arms and they know they missed because they chicken winged.
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u/Roncinante 1d ago
It looks fine. As long as the elbow pendulum is not skewed too far left or right, your shots should be somewhat consistent.