Diamond 7ft or 9ft

[Banks]

To me, the biggest thing about the diamonds are the rails and pockets. From what I've seen, those play similar on all of their tables. Valleys and GC's are a bit different by even a little in most cases, so there's still some adjustment. Id say the 9 would get you both ready for the diamond boxes because of comparable play and pocketing will improve. As long as you still play some on other tables, crossing over from the diamond wont be difficult. You'll also have more room for goodies and any future changes will be made easier by only having to deal with the one table.

 

[KRJ]

To me, the biggest thing about the diamonds are the rails and pockets. From what I've seen, those play similar on all of their tables. Valleys and GC's are a bit different by even a little in most cases, so there's still some adjustment. Id say the 9 would get you both ready for the diamond boxes because of comparable play and pocketing will improve. As long as you still play some on other tables, crossing over from the diamond wont be difficult. You'll also have more room for goodies and any future changes will be made easier by only having to deal with the one table.

So, if the nine works for most, why not the 10 ?? Might as well throw another wrinkle in the mix ??

 

[The Renfro]

Depending on what Brunswick table you have you may be better off just having Glen Diamondize it... I have a '39 Moderne that I have Diamond slates for and Artemis cushions... When Glen comes thru I have no doubt that it will play as close to a diamond as possible without being a diamond...

The Moderne is art deco and to me is pure art....

The thing with the 7' Diamond is it's all about the break if you are shooting balls straight... I spent 12 hours a few years ago before the Music city event just working on my break on a 7' Diamond... Never shot a ball after the break... Played on the 9' Blue Label next to it instead.... I ran a 6 and a bunch of 3s in the tournament and it took Max Eberle and Rob Saez to keep me out of the money and I was only playing a few hours a week leading up to the event...

Get the 9' or fix the one you have... A 7' is lots of fun but it won't keep you as sharp as it's big brother....

Chris

 

[KRJ]

Depending on what Brunswick table you have you may be better off just having Glen Diamondize it... I have a '39 Moderne that I have Diamond slates for and Artemis cushions... When Glen comes thru I have no doubt that it will play as close to a diamond as possible without being a diamond...

The Moderne is art deco and to me is pure art....

The thing with the 7' Diamond is it's all about the break if you are shooting balls straight... I spent 12 hours a few years ago before the Music city event just working on my break on a 7' Diamond... Never shot a ball after the break... Played on the 9' Blue Label next to it instead.... I ran a 6 and a bunch of 3s in the tournament and it took Max Eberle and Rob Saez to keep me out of the money and I was only playing a few hours a week leading up to the event...

Get the 9' or fix the one you have... A 7' is lots of fun but it won't keep you as sharp as it's big brother....

Chris

Yeah, very true. Might go with the Diamond 9 and not redo the Brunswick. Reason is the rails on my table (Ventura model) is the top wood rails are not very wide... prolly half that of a diamond or GC, and it sux shooting from a rail because you can't get a comfy position on them, and your hand is always so close to the cb.

 

[Cuebuddy]

Yeah, very true. Might go with the Diamond 9 and not redo the Brunswick. Reason is the rails on my table (Ventura model) is the top wood rails are not very wide... prolly half that of a diamond or GC, and it sux shooting from a rail because you can't get a comfy position on them, and your hand is always so close to the cb.

I switched from a narrow railed Olhausen to a Diamond 9 and never looked back. Believe it or not there are no bar boxes where I live, really the only tables are the ones that are in private homes and those are 9's and 8's.

The seven foot tables are fun and on the rare occasion I get to play on one it seems I adjust quickly to the speed and congestion.

The last time I played on a small table was a few years ago with JoeyA and it had been ten years since I had been on a little table and I did not embarrass myself too much

I would also choose the big Diamond.

 

[Island Drive]

Niner, or you'll become one of ''those'' guys

 

[KRJ]

Niner, or you'll become one of ''those'' guys

yep, pretty much. But at 51, if I'm gonna start playing only on 7's, maybe I should get a 7. but I also understand, going down to a 7 from playing on a 9 is a lot easier than going up

 

[Johnnyt]

Niner, or you'll become one of ''those'' guys

I heard that . Johnnyt

 

[Johnnyt]

yep, pretty much. But at 51, if I'm gonna start playing only on 7's, maybe I should get a 7. but I also understand, going down to a 7 from playing on a 9 is a lot easier than going up

If you're going to play only on 7' get a 7' Diamond and have the pockets a little smaller than the standard...like 4 1/4". That way you'll keep most of your pocketing skills if you play on a 9' once in awhile. Johnnyt

 

[Quesports]

Hey RJ, If you go with a 9 ft table get the corner pockets pro cut at 41/2 inches. They play tight enough and you can still hit balls hard into them without jawing every other shot. They will make you shoot into the pocket without contacting a rail , a big help when you go out to play in most other rooms were the pockets are generally more forgiving.. Enjoy!

 

[cluelesscuer]

I'm in Chicago also and I am interested in a 7 foot diamond in my basement as well. So I'm kind of curios how this works out for. Are you in contact with a Diamond dealer? I contacted Diamond and they forward me names of one guy in Wisconsin and another in Rockford. I was thinking there would be someone closer.

 

[naji]

Been pondering this one for awhile. Getting rid of my Brunswick 9 foot. (not a GC)

Just not sure if I should get the Diamond 7 foot or 9 foot.

Now, most leagues in the burbs all play on 7 foot except a few in the burbs. Right now I play on both.

But state and national tourneys are all 7 foot diamonds or valleys

But here is the kicker, if I get the 7 foot diamond, I will have room for a 7 foot valley as well.

So, it's either one 9 foot Diamond or two 7- footers, one diamond and one valley ?

Any thoughts ??

9 foot if you can shoot with cb on rail with std cue in all directions without touching a wall or column

 

[KRJ]

9 foot if you can shoot with cb on rail with std cue in all directions without touching a wall or column

I can get a 10 without touching. My nine has room for chairs, etc. without a concern at all. When I built the house 12 years ago, I made the family rom 4 feet wider than it was suppose to be, but it gave me an extra 4 feet in the basement too. Well worth the extra $5K

 

[KRJ]

I'm in Chicago also and I am interested in a 7 foot diamond in my basement as well. So I'm kind of curios how this works out for. Are you in contact with a Diamond dealer? I contacted Diamond and they forward me names of one guy in Wisconsin and another in Rockford. I was thinking there would be someone closer.

contact Diamond directly. Ask for Aaron, he will sell you whatever table you want

 

[JC]

thanks pt. whatever size, I will ask about the "steel plates" to make sure that is standard on all 3 piece slate tables...

And make sure whoever is installing it knows how to use the plates and the leveling system.

Word on the street is some of the installers are just throwing the steel plates into their tool box and using super glue on the seams because they are used to it. And that they don't understand how the leveling system is designed to work either.

The street in this case was a pretty reliable source.

JC

 

[JoeyA]

I vote 9-footer also.
It's easier to move down rather than up.

...and get the one-piece slate

I agree with this as well as the others who mentioned that it is easier making the transition from 9 foot to 7 foot than vice versa.

JoeyA

 

[KRJ]

And make sure whoever is installing it knows how to use the plates and the leveling system.

Word on the street is some of the installers are just throwing the steel plates into their tool box and using super glue on the seams because they are used to it. And that they don't understand how the leveling system is designed to work either.

The street in this case was a pretty reliable source.

JC

I'm gonna get a big bowl of popcorn and "supervise" the install myself. Maybe RKC can give me a few things to look out for

 

[KRJ]

I agree with this as well as the others who mentioned that it is easier making the transition from 9 foot to 7 foot than vice versa.

JoeyA

That's why I'm in a quandary. What if I decide not play 9 foot anymore, does it still make sense to practice on the 9 foot to stay sharp on the 7 foot versus practice on the 7 foot to play on the 7 foot ?

 

[lorider]

That's why I'm in a quandary. What if I decide not play 9 foot anymore, does it still make sense to practice on the 9 foot to stay sharp on the 7 foot versus practice on the 7 foot to play on the 7 foot ?

i have always been one to do my own thing and not worry about being one of "those " guys.:grin:

i was in your position years ago. i played league on 9's on mondays and bcapl on 7's on weds.

although i had room for a 9' i bought an 8'. it greatly increased my ease of transition from a 7' to a 9' during league.

in my opinion diamond is the best table made. once you get proficient playing on one though you will be cussing every missed shot you attempt when kicking or banking on a gold crown or valley.

 

[Birriards]

That's why I'm in a quandary. What if I decide not play 9 foot anymore, does it still make sense to practice on the 9 foot to stay sharp on the 7 foot versus practice on the 7 foot to play on the 7 foot ?

Yes.

7 footer looks like a Fisher Price kids table after practicing on a 9. You'll feel pretty confident stepping onto a 7 after practicing on a 9.


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