Alright, so I finally caved and got this Sumind bridge stick after one too many awkward bar searches mid-game. Here’s the real talk:

First off, the retractable design? *Chef’s kiss*. It collapses down to fit in my cue case pouch (14” to 55” range), which means no more ‘bridge scavenger hunts’ during tournaments. The wooden handle feels surprisingly nice—not that cheap plasticky vibe.

But let’s address the elephant: sturdiness. Is it flimsy? Kinda. The plastic head won’t survive a dramatic cue slam, but for casual shots, it slides smooth. Pro tip: I glued the removable head in place after it kept unscrewing itself like a rebellious teenager.

The 5-position adjustability is clutch for weird-angle shots, though assembling it fresh out the box felt like solving IKEA furniture instructions. Once set up? Game changer. Lightweight enough to not mess with my flow between shots.

Final verdict: Not a luxury item, but for $20-ish? Worth it just to avoid that ‘uhhh… anyone got a bridge?’ moment mid-match. Solid 7/10—would recommend with tempered expectations.