This bag of Slyde-Rite powdered talc is #1 with the pros. Slyde Rite’s powdered talc can be rubbed over your shaft, or put into your bridge hand to apply. This is used for a smoother stroke, and is a great accessory to have in your case when the pool hall is out of cone talc. It gives you a much more smooth stroke, and comes in particularly handy when the pool hall doesn't have cone talc.