Rasson Table owners? any regrets?

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CanadianGuy

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As Rasson's have started to make their way into rooms over the past few years, I'm seriously considering upgrading my current home table to a Rasson Challenger,

I play on these at a local room and find them to play as well as Diamonds

my local dealer offers Rasson and Diamond and can get me the Rasson at a better price without the massive wait time

I'm concerned that the initial install will be far more difficult that a Diamond and I might be subject to frequent follow up visits over time to re-adjust as required

Also slightly concerned over longevity as we know Diamonds are tanks built to last, and proven

appreciate any feedback
 
I have a Rasson Victory 2, purchased new and installed by Billiards of Idaho on 5/7. Jeff and his Mechanic did a great job. Jeff and his wife Carla Jean own a V2 as well and said, their table has not needed adjusting, since it’s installation. Readjusting the table after it sits for a while, was one of my first questions before purchasing the table. Jeff said, this table will not need to be adjusted.
The tables installation time was about 5 hours. There has been no loose parts, or hardware found on the floor do to vibration. Two weeks after installation, the dirt roads in our community were serviced. Which included adding gravel and compacting with a vibrating roller. The table survived, still level and in one piece, just like the first day it was assembled.
A month into ownership of my Rasson table. There has been no issues with the construction or play on the table.
It’s a modern looking table, which may not fit into everyone’s style.
Would I purchase a Diamond billiard table? Sure, if I could of found one without a long wait time for delivery, installation and find a dealer that could send me a shipping quote to Idaho.
No regrets.
 
DiamondJim said:
I have a Rasson Victory 2, purchased new and installed by Billiards of Idaho on 5/7. Jeff and his Mechanic did a great job. Jeff and his wife Carla Jean own a V2 as well and said, their table has not needed adjusting, since it’s installation. Readjusting the table after it sits for a while, was one of my first questions before purchasing the table. Jeff said, this table will not need to be adjusted.
The tables installation time was about 5 hours. There has been no loose parts, or hardware found on the floor do to vibration. Two weeks after installation, the dirt roads in our community were serviced. Which included adding gravel and compacting with a vibrating roller. The table survived, still level and in one piece, just like the first day it was assembled.
A month into ownership of my Rasson table. There has been no issues with the construction or play on the table.
It’s a modern looking table, which may not fit into everyone’s style.
Would I purchase a Diamond billiard table? Sure, if I could of found one without a long wait time for delivery, installation and find a dealer that could send me a shipping quote to Idaho.
No regrets.
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Are you close to Coeur d’ Alene?
 
I guess I got lucky or maybe because I just got the black one that you see the most of but I had no wait. I told my local installer I was looking for a diamond and a week later he said he had 3 coming and do I want one 🤷🏻‍♂️

As far as rasson goes after being at the expo and seeing and playing on them I prefer my diamond but I would take the rasson over the predator table anytime.
Nick B said:
There is a waiting list for a reason. Don't settle. You won't regret it.
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The group of halls I play at are in the process of renovating their halls to host MR events in the future. I posted previously about their one store out of downtown being fully equipped with Rasson tables (replacing the Aileex and Diamonds that were there before). They are the black tables for the majority, some white ones and also the Grey Mr. Sung branded ones. Also Chinese-8 Rasson tables. The only thing not Rasson, are their snooker tables.
The store I play at is getting dressed up with 40 of them in August. The other remaining store not long after that.
Play as good as anything I have played on. I like them.
 
I own a 9ft rasson ox. I bought it because I didn’t want to wait on a diamond and in my opinion is a better looking table than the diamond. I’ve had it a a little over a year and no problems. Honestly it plays more like a good crown and I don’t like the bouncy rails on diamond
 
I have sold Rasson Mr. Sung tables to a few pool halls and for the price it's a very good table. With the crazy tariffs for you Americans it might not be such a great deal..
Setting up a Rasson table is kinda similar to setting up a GC table, Rasson has a better slate leveling system though.
 
Flakeandrun said:
The group of halls I play at are in the process of renovating their halls to host MR events in the future. I posted previously about their one store out of downtown being fully equipped with Rasson tables (replacing the Aileex and Diamonds that were there before).
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I can’t for the life of me imagine replacing a Diamond with these tables. Someone tell me again how MR is making pool better with travesties like this occurring because of MR’s pay to play deal with Rasson? 🙄
 
Frosty said:
I can’t for the life of me imagine replacing a Diamond with these tables. Someone tell me again how MR is making pool better with travesties like this occurring because of MR’s pay to play deal with Rasson? 🙄
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Can't fault the tables to be honest. Play incredibly well.
 
Well if you feel that way then great, I’m glad you like them and you’re entitled to your opinion. My experience with them has been that I’m not fond of them. There’s a reason there’s a wait list for Diamonds and not for Rasson. There’s also a reason Diamonds cost more. My initial reply regarding my reference to MR’s role in all of this, is that prior to MR taking what is essentially a large bribe to name Rasson its official table and using them, Rasson wasn’t really known or being utilized outside of Asia, especially not here in America. Not many new pool halls are opening here nowadays, but recently 2 new ones opened in my area, both installing Rassons as their tables, with that hideous gray cloth. When I inquired to the proprietors why they made this choice, they both referred to “it’s what the pros are playing on now”. So while I agree that MR can do what they want to do on THEIR tour and accept large financial deals from companies to use an inferior product, it’s having an effect in the pool world in that it’s influencing halls to use them. Frankly I don’t care what the pros play on, but I feel they deserve to play on the best, not on who pays MR a pile of money. Also with as few places as there are to play, I’m disillusioned to see the domino effect of halls utilizing them over better equipment like Diamonds. That’s my opinion of it, YMMV.
 
Frosty said:
Well if you feel that way then great, I’m glad you like them and you’re entitled to your opinion. My experience with them has been that I’m not fond of them. There’s a reason there’s a wait list for Diamonds and not for Rasson. There’s also a reason Diamonds cost more. My initial reply regarding my reference to MR’s role in all of this, is that prior to MR taking what is essentially a large bribe to name Rasson its official table and using them, Rasson wasn’t really known or being utilized outside of Asia, especially not here in America. Not many new pool halls are opening here nowadays, but recently 2 new ones opened in my area, both installing Rassons as their tables, with that hideous gray cloth. When I inquired to the proprietors why they made this choice, they both referred to “it’s what the pros are playing on now”. So while I agree that MR can do what they want to do on THEIR tour and accept large financial deals from companies to use an inferior product, it’s having an effect in the pool world in that it’s influencing halls to use them. Frankly I don’t care what the pros play on, but I feel they deserve to play on the best, not on who pays MR a pile of money. Also with as few places as there are to play, I’m disillusioned to see the domino effect of halls utilizing them over better equipment like Diamonds. That’s my opinion of it, YMMV.
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Where are the new room’s located? Other than Bang N Ball’z in Vegas I haven’t seen any.
 
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