Was dickin around on-line the other day and found this table brand. Really nice looking stuff imo. Doubt there's any in the US. They're big in Turk 3c too. The Tournament model pool table just looks clean-n-classy. https://www.zekibilardo.com/en/amerikan-bilardo-masalari/tournament-amerikan
'Zeki' tables from Turkey.......
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sudocrushms
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Looks like a 3C table with holes, which makes sense. Really clean look.
If they got the pockets right I'll bet they play really well and bank true unlike some gemstone brands...
If they got the pockets right I'll bet they play really well and bank true unlike some gemstone brands...
Sturdy looking. Are those legs facades?
I contacted their US rep and the price is more than fair on the Tournament, $4800 for one or 4300 for multiple. I didn't ask about shipping costs. Looks like a lot of table for the $. They have supplied tables to world champ. level 3c events so they know how to build.
UPDATE: rep just msg'd me and said that price is delivered. less than half of a new Diamond. Co info: https://www.zekibilardo.com/en/biz-kimiz From the news items and a couple short vids i found this looks like a solid outfit. They make cues as well.
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looks good. pockets looks fairly flush and surrounded by wood rather than metal. is this a new table for the commercial market?
looks like its been out a while. i've done a pretty good dive into this outfit and they are a big player in the 3c world mostly. been making tables since '79, small tight co. that really makes nice stuff from what i've found. looks like they make the whole thing in house with trained craftsmen. The names comes from the founder, Zeki Dolma. Ran billiard rooms and decided to make tables. If i had 4500 to burn i'd get one. Look very well made.
I've got a .45 caliber PCP air rifle made by Air Force. Called The Texan, lol. 3000 psi packs a helluva whallop with that size hollow points.
I've got AirArms410, BSA Scorpion and Webley Venom Viper out of their old custom shop. Lot of fun to shoot especially after i got a big carbon SCBA tank. Lots of air on hand.
I don't have the scuba tank yet, but yep, sure is fun.
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Some interesting things about their build:
TOURNAMENT AMERICAN model
RAILING
Produced with Papel Coating on MDF
Impact Resistant Varnish
MDF works but is not high quality.
65 U Profile Jack System Adjustable from 12 Separate Areas Used
I’ve asked for photos but not seen this yet. I bet it is superior to 12 wood screws and some shims.
TAPE
Specially manufactured rubber band
What is this?
SLATE
Marmara Marble (4 cm) =1.575 in
My experience with thick slate - 1.75” on a Unik from Joy - is great. They stay level for years with the public playing on them. Is there some down-side for marble?
Optional (2.5 cm) Slate Marble =1.0"
MASTERS AMERICAN
their fanciest
RAILING
Impact Resistant Varnish Coated on Imported Plywood
Probably Baltic birch with an oak veneer.
TOURNAMENT AMERICAN model
RAILING
Produced with Papel Coating on MDF
Impact Resistant Varnish
MDF works but is not high quality.
65 U Profile Jack System Adjustable from 12 Separate Areas Used
I’ve asked for photos but not seen this yet. I bet it is superior to 12 wood screws and some shims.
TAPE
Specially manufactured rubber band
What is this?
SLATE
Marmara Marble (4 cm) =1.575 in
My experience with thick slate - 1.75” on a Unik from Joy - is great. They stay level for years with the public playing on them. Is there some down-side for marble?
Optional (2.5 cm) Slate Marble =1.0"
MASTERS AMERICAN
their fanciest
RAILING
Impact Resistant Varnish Coated on Imported Plywood
Probably Baltic birch with an oak veneer.
I would think they'd be able to quote you DDP landed to your location. One table would be added to someone else's container, preferably to the closest port near you to reduce inland freight. I'd guess less than orr around $1,000 if they are fair.
I spent some time in Turkey while in the Military. Many of us purchased Turkish firearms because of the quality and price. You could purchase pretty much anything from clothing, furniture, jewelry, leather goods and their craftsmanship was top notch at a more than reasonable price. You could literally take a picture from a magazine of a leather jacket to a leather shop and tell them you want “this“ jacket with whatever changes like zippers instead of buttons or a pocket here instead of there and after measuring you, you picking the color, and 4-5 days, you’d have a custom perfect fitting quality leather jacket. I purchased a few custom leather old school “brunswick” looking pool cue cases for my father that he still uses.
multi-point leveling. not sure on slate. heaters can be added too i believe.
i think rubber band is the cushions. the description comes out funny in translate. i found some info on their 3c tables and found basically zero complaints. most turkish billiard events are played on them. i have my doubts that mdf is used to build the rails.
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PCP and rifle really shouldn't be in the same room, jeebus.
stands for 'precharged pneumatic' in case you're wondering. hi-power air-rifles with on-board air storage. fill them with a pump or a scuba style air tank. some are powerful enuff to take deer,hogs,etc.