Diamond Light price

Good answer, it prompted me to search the web for "build your own pool table light". Just to make sure I am seeing this in the correct light! The diamond light is simply a couple of 8 foot T8 light fixtures in a woodend box correct? My table is in the basement (man cave) so looks are not the most important thing to me, I do want the best quality lighting I can have though. This lead me to a new question, would simply hanging a couple walmart T8 8 foot lights be a good solution?
 
You don't want run of the mill fluorescent bulbs. They give a green cast to the light. Daylight balanced are what you want.

Also diffusing the light makes a big difference, so while a raw 8' fixture would work, putting in a box and diffusing the light will provide a better quality of light.
 
Have you looked into the LED lighting panels that were being discussed here not too long ago? Very thin, low heat, long lasting.... worth looking into IMHO...
 
jaetee said:
Have you looked into the LED lighting panels that were being discussed here not too long ago? Very thin, low heat, long lasting.... worth looking into IMHO...
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I was going to mention the same thing. Most basements don't have great head room for the giant diamond light. And the last thing you want is to duck and dodge the edge of the light box while getting down to shoot. the LED lights are all the rage and then some. I'm going to look into it when I get the cash.

Also, I went the cheap route and have just regular florescent hanging overhead, no diffuser. Eye strain and fatigue sets in for sure during long sessions. Whatever you do, go with natural lighting and diffuser, something LED lights do great with giving your head room too.
 
rexus31 said:
I built my own light to match my table. I've got around $400 in it. The corner castings were a bit pricy but I wasn't going for a budget build. I'm very pleased with the results...snip...
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That's a nice looking light.
 
Tis' a great looking light. Personally I would've put the money into weatherproofing the shed. Not to knock it but thats like puttin' chrome rims on a ford focus.
Still a great looking light, gj on it :thumbup
 
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pocket said:
That's a nice looking light.
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Thanks.

DirtyJersey said:
Tis' a great looking light. Personally I would've put the money into weatherproofing the shed. Not to knock it but thats like puttin' chrome rims on a ford focus.
Still a great looking light, gj on it :thumbup
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Thanks. Not much need for weatherproofing in So Cal. Anything done to keep the heat out would have worked minimally at best and would have cost well over $400. Then, it would still be hot in there in the summer and I'd still have a shitty light.
 
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Schon shooter said:
Is $650 a good price for a tournament used 9" diamond light?
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I'd call it an acceptable price. Diamond lights are made out of different types of wood and the price tends to vary a bit from what I've seen depending on the wood and stain. If it has only been used once in a tournament and is basically new and unscathed then $650 is going to be a good (fair) price.
However... if it is a well used light from say years of use in a pool room then I'd lean more toward the $500-$600 range for one in very good cosmetic condition.

$200 to build a homemade light... you'll be lucky if the electronics last you much longer than a year. Read the negative reviews at HD/Lowes on those cheep fluorescent light fixtures.
I'm not knocking it. If you don't have the bucks and you're willing to take the chance then go for it. But I can tell you now the quality in the electronics, fluorescent light diffusers and the wood between a $200 homemade light and a $650 Diamond light are going to be worlds apart in difference. It's like comparing a Minnesota Fats brand cue to a Schon. If it works for you... go for it.

"rexus31" had the right idea. Spend a little bit more and if you're going to build one... make it originally yours! Great build on that one.
 
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Also which Diamond light is it? I believe they have made 3 different lights over the years.

1) A huge wood light roughly the same length and width as the table (discontinued).

2) A wood light roughly half the width of the table and full length (current).

3) A narrow and short and thin plastic light (current).
 
I paid $400 for a used Diamond light.

It is huge at 4' X 8' (or a little larger).

I was told that his size isn't made any longer.

Ken
 
rexus31 said:
I built my own light to match my table. I've got around $400 in it. The corner castings were a bit pricy but I wasn't going for a budget build. I'm very pleased with the results.
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Beautiful light, you did the right thing spending a few extra bucks on it. Nothing looks cheesier than a nice table with a butt ugly light hanging over it. I spent $550.00 on a used Brunswick light that matches my Gold Crown, it is much better than the cheap light I had over it before and worthy every penny.
 
fastone371 said:
Beautiful light, you did the right thing spending a few extra bucks on it. Nothing looks cheesier than a nice table with a butt ugly light hanging over it. I spent $550.00 on a used Brunswick light that matches my Gold Crown, it is much better than the cheap light I had over it before and worthy every penny.
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You got a used GC light for $550.00? You lucky devil.
I just got a classic Diamond (full sized) for my GC-IV after 2 years of searching for the right light (at the right price). I also wasn't willing to jump so quick as to put an ugly light over a nice looking table. But no GC light was available without paying a ton in shipping charges. Personally I think that the big classic Diamonds distribute light better than anything that I've ever shot under... but there's a look of the matching table/light combination on the GC's that just says... "Game On".
 
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