American Heritage Kensington?

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jayafink

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Does anybody have any opinions on this table (link below)? It was a father's day special, $1999.99 new (including delivery, setup, cues, balls, etc..). I used to play pool quite a bit when I was younger but haven't played regularly in years. Therefore, I consider myself an intermediate level player. I understand that Olhausen or Brunswick have a better reputation, but I don't think either makes anything at this price range. Note that I do NOT want to buy a used table in case someone wants to say a used Olhausen at that price would be better than a new Kingston. So, for $1,999.99, please tell me your thoughts – good or bad. Thank you!

http://www.billiardfactory.com/cata...an-heritage-kensington-pool-table-103119.aspx
 
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not knocking the table sales guys, which I am one of, but I sell more used tables than new now..........check craigs list in your area...buy one , then pay your local pool guy to move and recover if needed, they make money and you get to save money, win-win for both........OTB
 
Thanks for the reply but I DO NOT want to buy used. I do not know enough to buy a used table and want a new one for the warranty, a store to be able to go back to if there are problems, etc...
 
American Heritage Kensington

In my opinion this a well built table, the frame is put together at the factory making it stronger than most "Knocked Down" tables. The table also has a slate backing so you can staple the cloth rather than gluing it down.

~Anthony
 
i bought one in 06 and had it for 4 years until i had to sell it due to financial difficulties. it was the 8 foot madel also.

as far as quality goes it was worth the money. as far as playing on it goes, it will piss you off until you get used to the pockets. mine had narrow pockets and deep shelves, i rattled the pockets and left hangaers quite a bit until i learned to hit center pocket. it was hard to cheat the pocket in order to get position most of the time.

playing on it then going to league and playing on valley bar boxes was fun. it made the valleys seem small and the pockets look like buckets. it also made it easier for the transition from it to a 9 footer also.

bottom line is it played like a 9 footer but was easier to fit in the house because it was an 8 footer. small pockets, lively rubber and fast cloth.
 
stay away from this table. The legs bolt on with small inserts that fail. The slate liner is attached to the frame, has a horrible design, very difficult to level. The cushions will go hard in a few years. MDF frame. vinyl pockets.
 
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sdbilliards said:
stay away from this table. The legs bolt on with small inserts that fail. The slate liner is attached to the frame, has a horrible design, very difficult to level. The cushions will go hard in a few years. MDF frame. vinyl pockets.
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Rep to you' saving a AZER from buying a junk table.
Need a table? Get ahold of Donny at SDBilliards if you live in his area.
 
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