Recent content by fritzwalker

Interesting article, Bob. But I note that you describe a ball that is 0.33 oz. or about 9 g lighter. With that much of a difference I'm not surprised at all that you will encounter a big difference in draw. But when I expressed skepticism about a noticeable or controllable effect I was talking...

Of course it will have "an effect." But how big of an effect? At small differences in weight it's simply going to reach the point where the differences in results will not be meaningful. The question to me is more how much of a difference in weight would be required to have a reproducible effect...

So, the important question to me is are these differences in mass important, and in what context are they important. I'm not sufficiently adept at classical Newtonian physics to calculate if a difference of 1 gram out of 168 (the approximate maximum variability seen in this data) is likely to...

Thanks. FWIW Diamond does not recommend spray glue as I understand, but rather a liquid contact adhesive.

Thanks! That's really helpful. And I know what phenolic resins are - I'm a chemist who worked for decades in the field of polymer chemistry where phenolics are used extensively.

Well then I'll make sure the installation is done with glue. And from what I've seen it should be roller and/or brush applied contact adhesive, not spray.

Here's a picture. It doesn't look to me like either. I think it's stained maple or sapele. FWIW I think it's gorgeous!

Sheldon, I just re-read your post. I'll have to again admit my lack of knowledge. What does it mean to "index the cloth." I poked around on this forum and didn't come up with a simple definition, but I did look at a video you posted about covering a Diamond 7 foot, and it appeared to show...

I'm checking with the local Georgia Diamond dealer if they're interested, and will do the same on this end. Clearly the less hands the better risk wilse, but it's 500 miles so I'm thinking that will make it much more expensive.

Sounds like good questions to ask! Will do.

I confirmed that the playing surface is 90" x 45" and it's a red label. He doesn't know if it has the leveling system but thinks it's about 6 to 8 years old, and will check his records and also call Diamond to determine age and if it has the leveling system.

Well, you're exposing my lack of knowledge! I didn't know some (I assume early) Diamonds didn't have the leveling system. Is this when they switched from what are referred to as Reds to Blues? Is that indicated by the color of the logo plate at the head of the table? Because on this one is red...

I hope to get some advice from you experts here. I'm in the process of purchasing a used Diamond Professional 8-foot table. It has 3-piece slates, and drop pockets. The person I'm buying it from lives about 500 miles away in Georgia, so I'm going to have to hire someone to take apart the table...