Recent content by bradsh98

Plenty of info in this thread: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/are-gold-crowns-still-being-diamondized.575571/

That table in the photo is a 9' Gold Crown 7. It is NOT the new Tournament Elite bar table.

I think that I was on my phone when I previously looked at this. The streaks in the pedestal, made me think that the veneer was wasted. However, it might just be an ugly veneer. Either way, I still think that $3K is high for one of these, in the current condition.

Grand Champion is the name of the Tournament Pro predecessor.

I wondered if this might be the case... I'm hoping to learn a LOT more about these tables, in the coming weeks. Interestingly enough, the Sales Sheet, on the Olhausen website states that the tables use "tournament standard" 1 7/16" nose height. I'm not aware of any manufacturer that uses...

The Grand Champion (predecessor to the Tournament Pro) is $9814. I would guess that the Tournament Pro would have to be a fair bit more, considering the 1-pc slate, and the new pocket design.

Thanks for the tips! I actually have a Grizzly 5HP cabinet table saw, and a shop full of Grizzly woodworking equipment that I've never even plugged in. I've got a 24" planer with a Shelix helical cutterhead, a 24" drum sander, a 14" vertical bandsaw, an 8" jointer, and a large cyclone dust...

You could have stated your opinion with one post. Yet, you have single-handedly carried this thread for 3 pages, with your Dunning-Kruger remarks on the product and those who have found it to be useful. It's a good product. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple as that.

Even the best pros in the world wouldn't be affected by this. The difference is so minute, that any resultant effect on play could easily be passed off as being the result of any number of factors... Humidity, temperature, cloth tension, etc... But, people on this forum tend to be purists, and...

The BreakRAK has certainly helped me with my break. I had a difficult time justifying the expense. However, I decided to consider it an investment in my development. After just one lengthy practice session, my break and run percentage improved dramatically. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth...

Ashley is a young, up and coming player.... This was an opportunity for her to learn from one of the absolute best 8 ball players in the world. They both know that.. He wasn't being an "a-hole"... He was setting the stage for her to win the tournament. Nothing more. Nothing less. And, as a...

I have installed quite a number of Ultraskins. And while I do like them, for the price, I have found them to be a bit inconsistent.... Despite being of the same hardness designation, some cut very easily, and others cut very hard. In regards to play, I think that they are comparable with about...

I'm curious if anyone has any good stories about Babe Cranfield. He was from my area (Syracuse, NY), so I've heard some. But, I would like to learn more. I've heard that he used to be able to stack an entire rack of balls in one hand. A friend of mine used to rack for him. This gentleman...

I would say that your guestimate is quite high.... I can't see anyone paying $4-5K for one of these.. Look at the veneer (or lack thereof) on the pedestals... It doesn't look like the components are completely beat up, but there is still quite a lot of work to be done. I would think that...

The nickel counters match the nickel trim, on the table posted. The castings are bronze, however... Which seems odd. The rails look to be much newer than the rest of the table, which is entirely possible. They could be reproduction rails. I know that 8th-Zone was offering reproduction rails for...