Just wondering if anyone has used or owns the new RYO racks? They are pretty expensive, was considering buying one for league, but would definitely like to have a review or 2 before spending that much.
Any RYO rack users here?
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Not sure if Ive seen it. Link?
I've been considering getting one also, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
http://www.ryorack.com/
http://www.ryorack.com/
Seems like a delta and your fingers can do the same thing?
Personally, for home practice, I think the magic rack is ideal.
Personally, for home practice, I think the magic rack is ideal.
Never tried a magic rack, have tried the accurack that Chris makes & it's good at the bar I play at but the guys in the league are too old fashioned & don't like using it. I have a hellous hard time getting good racks with what we have now. This RYO breaks down & can be transported easily it appears so if they 'rereally work it may be worth it. Not to mention if people like it in league we can run a 50/50 to pay for it & a 2nd one since we have 2 tables.
The drill instructor dude was using the delta 13 for years & switched to this RYO & says it's much better, but I'd like to hear opinions from people that aren't sponsored or paid to promote it.
As of now we are using 2 heavy wooden racks made by a guy in the league & the LO carries them to & fro every week because we can't leave the good equipment there. We also have 2 sets of cyclop balls that are brought to & fro weekly. It would make it much easier for her with the RYO racks if it's worth it being a great product.
The drill instructor dude was using the delta 13 for years & switched to this RYO & says it's much better, but I'd like to hear opinions from people that aren't sponsored or paid to promote it.
As of now we are using 2 heavy wooden racks made by a guy in the league & the LO carries them to & fro every week because we can't leave the good equipment there. We also have 2 sets of cyclop balls that are brought to & fro weekly. It would make it much easier for her with the RYO racks if it's worth it being a great product.
Weak Website
Looks to be very well made.
I wish you much sucess.
The website could be better.
Helpful tips:
The first picture I see the rack is apart and laying on it's side.
Show it assembled and apart next to other.
Promote the idea that it is easily portable.
The photo at the bottom the rack is still apart.
Keep pages short. No need to scroll down.
Place pictures of assembled/unassembled racks at top of page with a short headline above.
Place descriptive text below pictures. Keep it short.
Descriptions of how and why the rack is better.
A video or flip-book photos showing how it goes together.
A video or flip-book photos of the rack in use.
Overhead pictures of how and why the rack makes the balls tighter.
The cost needs to match the current competitor's price of around $120 - $135 max.
I like the idea of the product.
Looks to be very well made.
I wish you much sucess.
The website could be better.
Helpful tips:
The first picture I see the rack is apart and laying on it's side.
Show it assembled and apart next to other.
Promote the idea that it is easily portable.
The photo at the bottom the rack is still apart.
Keep pages short. No need to scroll down.
Place pictures of assembled/unassembled racks at top of page with a short headline above.
Place descriptive text below pictures. Keep it short.
Descriptions of how and why the rack is better.
A video or flip-book photos showing how it goes together.
A video or flip-book photos of the rack in use.
Overhead pictures of how and why the rack makes the balls tighter.
The cost needs to match the current competitor's price of around $120 - $135 max.
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You should probably send all this to the owners of the RYO rack. I was looking for opinions on buying one to use, not looking how to make the site better which I have nothing to do with.
Mr Kurtz, couple of questions. Do you guys now use them in your 14.1 league? I play on 2 bar boxes in a dive bar, but we just had them redone in championship cloth, do you think we'd be able to get a consistent tight rack with the RYO?
looks awesome and cue case friendly
There are two versions the original is made in China and the New version is made in the USA.
Comparing:
China Version:
1) Cast Aluminum
2) Epoxy coating
3) Magnets are not as strong or at least rack comes apart eaiser
USA Version:
1) CNC Machined Aluminum
2) Anodized Coating
3) Magnets are VERY Strong
4) Price is about $100 more that China version
I have the USA version. I have tried 8 ball, 9 ball and 10 ball. I feel it gave a great rack with locking up all balls much like a template rack. This was on the Tournament tables at the BCAPL Nationals during practice time. Back home I tried it on a crappy valley bar table with terrible balls and worse cloth. Again it gives the best rack that I have seen. Yes I have the Delta 13 (actually 2 of them, cast and machined) which works well but harder to transport.
I have been looking at the RYO for a number of years and was not convinced until the USA version came out.
Ricky Bryant - WrickyB
Comparing:
China Version:
1) Cast Aluminum
2) Epoxy coating
3) Magnets are not as strong or at least rack comes apart eaiser
USA Version:
1) CNC Machined Aluminum
2) Anodized Coating
3) Magnets are VERY Strong
4) Price is about $100 more that China version
I have the USA version. I have tried 8 ball, 9 ball and 10 ball. I feel it gave a great rack with locking up all balls much like a template rack. This was on the Tournament tables at the BCAPL Nationals during practice time. Back home I tried it on a crappy valley bar table with terrible balls and worse cloth. Again it gives the best rack that I have seen. Yes I have the Delta 13 (actually 2 of them, cast and machined) which works well but harder to transport.
I have been looking at the RYO for a number of years and was not convinced until the USA version came out.
Ricky Bryant - WrickyB
All the tables at Steinway utilize them, but personally I see no difference from the Delta racks they were previously using. It's like Kamui coming out with a glove when there was a Molinari glove already in existence.
Actually, there is a huge difference. The RYO comes apart for easy transport. 3 pieces as most know. It even comes with a nice carrier that attaches to most any case.
Having said that, they both give great racks but are very different animals. Nowhere close to the similarities of two nearly identical pool gloves.
The triangle has been around since Pythagoras (about 2000 years ago). How many equilateral triangles exist...? Only 1 & it can be found in different sizes. I like the wood triangles, like Diamond makes, the metal ones clang like a cow bell.
BUT... to each his own.
BUT... to each his own.
Yes I just saw this info yesterday when the wpa posted the video. I apparently bought the 150 version which I think is Chinese version since that is all the site offers. Just found out about the USA version from video which is 200 apparently. The 150 racks them awesome but it does fall apart easy if not picked up correctly for sure.
I wonder when the US version will be up on the website for sale.
So the HUGE difference is that it comes in 3 pieces? Delta racks also do that so you can fold it and stick it in your case. Give me a break, they're the same sh*t. Omg, a carrier that attaches to a case, that has revolutionized the racking industry!
Kamui should make their glove with a slit going right through the middle than can detach and re-attach, that would make it SO MUCH more different than Molinari.
Looks like a great rack but I couldn't justify the price.
I've never seen the Delta break down in 3 pieces, this is news to me. Nothing mentioned that I could find on their website but I may be missing something, it won't be the first time.
If they do break down, you would be right, not a big difference. I agree that the Kamui and Molinari glove is almost identical, no argument on that one. Also, won't argue if the Delta does indeed break down but I cannot find any evidence of that as you said. If you could provide a link proving otherwise I'd appreciate it.
You're absolutely right, my mistake. It must've been a different rack, but I did see that before the RYO rack came out.
Still doesn't change the characteristics of it in terms of racking, but that is indeed more convenient, making it a slightly better rack for practical use.
& yes, I see alot of other companies making their own "molinari" glove now, Predator should be releasing theirs soon I believe, some pros have been seen with the prototype. They basically just take the same design and put their brand name and logo on it. I wonder what is stopping Molinari from suing all of them?