Curved Rails on Gold Crowns

[Pre-Flag Master]

Gold Crown Fives have a gradual round curve vertically on the rails. I think it has a nice look. But when you are resting your cue on the rail I like the cue to be on the cloth of the cushion. The roundness of the GC's causes the cue to rest on the apex of the curve of the rail itself. I don't like the feel of it and it seems like the cue is less stable. Not to knock the GC's but I was curious if the earlier models in the series had flat rails. thanks

 

[JoeyInCali]

You're not supposed to rest your cue on the rail.
If the rails are flat, on some shots your cue will drag on the backside.
Worse, your knuckles could hit the edge when stroking.

GC's curved top rails is one of the best features of GC's.

 

[Pre-Flag Master]

You're not supposed to rest your cue on the rail.
If the rails are flat, on some shots your cue will drag on the backside.
Worse, your knuckles could hit the edge when stroking.

GC's curved top rails is one of the best features of GC's.

I am talking about shots where the cue ball is close to the cushion, and therefore you rest the cue on the rail to keep the cue as level as possible.

I like the GC 5's rails for their looks. I'm not sure what you mean by the curved top rail being a "feature".

But my question is this, are earlier models in the GC series with flat or curved rails? I haven't played on GC 4's in a while and I don't remember if they're flat or curved, and I'm not sure if I've ever played on GC 3's or older.

It's not a big thing, I'm just curious about it.

Fatz

 

[Tony_in_MD]

Every GC I have seen (I-IV) have the curved tops on the rails. Personally I love it, and it is one of those things that make the GC unique.

I am talking about shots where the cue ball is close to the cushion, and therefore you rest the cue on the rail to keep the cue as level as possible.

I like the GC 5's rails for their looks. I'm not sure what you mean by the curved top rail being a "feature".

But my question is this, are earlier models in the GC series with flat or curved rails? I haven't played on GC 4's in a while and I don't remember if they're flat or curved, and I'm not sure if I've ever played on GC 3's or older.

It's not a big thing, I'm just curious about it.

Fatz

 

[Harold Smith]

Not real sure as to why you say" Your not suppose to lay your cue on the rails". I have been doing it for years and have seen many pros do it also. I too like for my cue to lay on cloth rather than the wood or whatever the material is that looks like wood. I carry in my case a piece of soft leather to lay on the surface to keep from damaging my shaft, it is really useful around the edges of pocket that have the metal.--Smitty

 

[Buckzapper]

You're not supposed to rest your cue on the rail.
If the rails are flat, on some shots your cue will drag on the backside.
Worse, your knuckles could hit the edge when stroking.

GC's curved top rails is one of the best features of GC's.

Some of the guys at our poolroom....their knuckles drag on the floor when they walk.

 

[smoooothstroke]

Gold Crown Fives have a gradual round curve vertically on the rails. I think it has a nice look. But when you are resting your cue on the rail I like the cue to be on the cloth of the cushion. The roundness of the GC's causes the cue to rest on the apex of the curve of the rail itself. I don't like the feel of it and it seems like the cue is less stable. Not to knock the GC's but I was curious if the earlier models in the series had flat rails. thanks

I am with you on that.I also do not like the sound of the shaft going across the veneer on top of the rail.

 

[Cornerman]

Gold Crown Fives have a gradual round curve vertically on the rails. I think it has a nice look. But when you are resting your cue on the rail I like the cue to be on the cloth of the cushion. The roundness of the GC's causes the cue to rest on the apex of the curve of the rail itself. I don't like the feel of it and it seems like the cue is less stable. Not to knock the GC's but I was curious if the earlier models in the series had flat rails. thanks

There was a theory/rumor floating around (maybe I started it or inadvertently passed on misinformation) that the curved design of the GC rails is due to the idea that with the palm being the thicker part of your hand, a palm-down open bridge will have less elevation of the cue stick compared to flat rails.

Freddie <~~~ will continue spreading the rumor

 

[Patrick Johnson]

There was a theory/rumor floating around (maybe I started it or inadvertently passed on misinformation) that the curved design of the GC rails is due to the idea that with the palm being the thicker part of your hand, a palm-down open bridge will have less elevation of the cue stick compared to flat rails.

Freddie <~~~ will continue spreading the rumor

Rounded rails are higher than flat ones.

pj
chgo

 

[ENGLISH!]

You're not supposed to rest your cue on the rail.
If the rails are flat, on some shots your cue will drag on the backside.
Worse, your knuckles could hit the edge when stroking.

GC's curved top rails is one of the best features of GC's.

What is this 'you're not supposed to'? Have you watched any of the really great pool players of the past. That was the first thing that my father taught me. There is no more solid bridge than the rail, and... it gets your cue more parallel to the table. You can stroke harder if you have to & the CB won't bounce. I'm not saying you should always bridge on the rail but when there is not room for you normal bridge, the rail is the way to go & so is the pocket. Just my opinion & I do not mean to be argumentative. I'm just say'in.

 

[ENGLISH!]

Not real sure as to why you say" Your not suppose to lay your cue on the rails". I have been doing it for years and have seen many pros do it also. I too like for my cue to lay on cloth rather than the wood or whatever the material is that looks like wood. I carry in my case a piece of soft leather to lay on the surface to keep from damaging my shaft, it is really useful around the edges of pocket that have the metal.--Smitty

In golf that would be illegal. It's called building a stance. Craig Staddler lost a tournament because he put a towel down to kneel on to hit a shot from under the low hanging branches of a small tree. It's a no no in golf but sounds like a good idea for pool...until the govening body in pool, if pool ever really gets a real one, makes it illegal. I think I will start carrying my break cloth in my case from now on. I can't believe I never thought of that before. I'll probably only use it for those though bridges on the edges of the pocket or on the coin rack on the bar boxes. Thanks, I'm ahead of the game. I've learned my something for the day.