Recent content by FLJeepGuy

Thanks all for the tons of responses. Rather than responding individually, I'll add more details here as a lot of the questions are along the same lines. My room size is 14'6" x 25'. I'm not really interested in going down to a 7' table but don't want to move up to a 9' as the room width is a...

That's my table, but I didn't opt for the drawer.

I didn't include the current Gold Crown as it's considerably more expensive. The GCs have been the standard by which up and coming tables were judged, but unless I wanted to go with a used table, it's more than I want to spend at the moment.

Yes, I do play in the local leagues and tournaments, and this is pretty much a Diamond table town. So, the Diamond is definitely on the short list of possible tables. My Olhausen has similarly tight pockets, so I'm already used to how they play even though they're not identical.

The table has always played excellently, and my local mechanics can put it back in perfect working condition. I'm just considering my options since there are certain things about this table's design that I've decided I wish I had chosen differently. Thanks for the contact though, I'll keep that...

I currently have an Olhausen Chicago 8-foot table in my game room that was purchased new 11 years ago. It's been well used and well loved, but there are some aspects of the table that I've found I don't like so much. First, I find the rails are too narrow and don't provide enough room to...

Thanks to all for the responses. I'm heading out this morning for Pompano/Ft. Lauderdale and intend to check out a couple of the recommended spots. One note on the http://www.playpool.com/finder/ list. Once this is updated, it would be nice if there was the ability to leave comments, etc...

Bumping this up to see if there are any more recommendations before I head down there tomorrow. Looks like Hollywood might be the spot though, it's about a half hour south of where I'm going to be.

I'm going to be down in the Pompano Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, FL area this coming weekend and need recommendations on quality pool halls down there. I'm looking for spots that keep their equipment well maintained, have a decent crowd of folks, and cold beer. I'm not necessarily looking for action...

I live in Jacksonville, FL where Platinum Billiards is based and know Shane personally. You won't find a more stand up guy in the business. I've bought several cues and accessories from him as well as sending several of my friends and other league acquaintances to him. Excellent service all the...

Thanks all for the quick replies, not to mention the overwhelmingly positive opinions. I'll pass on the info to my girlfriend and find out which cue she's interested in. We'll probably order her something soon. FLJeepGuy

My girlfriend has fallen in love with a couple of designs from McDermott and would like to get one, however, I don't know anything about the manufacturer or the quailty of the cues. I'd like to hear from those of you with experience with McDermott's cues, good or bad, before I plunk down the...

You really can't go wrong with a Lucasi. They are production cues, however, they seem to be a cut above others in their price range. Their inlays are real (no decals) and I personally haven't heard of anyone having warping problems with them. Most use the UniLoc joint with a 13mm shaft, but you...

Ditto Ditto on the great transaction with Shinobi... Great guy to work with and very personable. I'll be doing business with him again! FLJeepGuy

Possible Chip? I may be interested in these for my girlfriend. However, it looks like the one on the right in your pic has a small chip out of it near the edge of the abalone. Is this an issue with the photo or an actual chip/ding? If this is a chip, are there any other chips, dings, etc.? I...