Recent content by mrpiper

Now that I have had the Charles Porter Originals table for just over 3 months, and have played it EVERY day, and hours at a time with friends over, here are some thoughts... POSITIVES: 1.) It is an absolutely beautiful table, built to last many lifetimes with reasonable care. 2.) PAY to have it...

Beautiful table!

Porter and Sons is still in business. Third gen. family company. They only make tables when ordered. Every piece is custom. Table sides are 2" thick Honduran mahogany. Rails are burled mahogony. This model is called the "Wren" and is one of their bread and butter styles. It has some...

Well it wasn't $10,000 but it was $26,000.00 when it was new almost 30 years ago! New cushions and new Simonis 860 cloth, set up by a 30 plus year veteran who knows what to do. It plays so perfectly true I have difficulty giving it words!!! All in, this 9ft. antique beauty cost less than a...

There is a pool ball collectors group on Facebook where you might find some clues. I have found a couple of rare sets through that network. I saw a set of these a couple of years ago, but they sold for about the value of my monthly house payment! Good luck on your search and let us know how...

Thanks all for the solid input. I have been searching and have found a pristine, original, 9ft custom Renaissance table from Porter and Sons from their early Made in America days before they sold that line to AMF. Today Porter and Sons still make it here but it's called the Wren. The table is...

Thank you for your thoughts. As I have not bought a table in 24 years, where are better places to search for used?

We have moved and the distance made transport of my 24 year old cheap furniture table more than it was worth so I am in the market for an 8ft table for my new space. Of course I would LOVE to get a top tier brand, but it's double or more the cost of the lower end "Billiard Store" tables. I am...

Mine is the 16 ball machine, and I have absolutely enjoyed it. Does a great job and looks great in my pool room!

https://billiardsuperstore.com/dynasphere-rhodium-572-six-black-triangle-cue-ball/

GZ this is the first post I have ever read from you that makes no sense. The cue ball is the first to wear. Breaking with a well chalked cue over time wears the surface and you begin to see scratches that don't buff out with Aramith cleaner. I typically see a cue ball last about a couple of...

Regardless of all the hoopla, my Tungsten and Palladium sets have been played hard and long for over 2 years. Still look like they just came out of the box. I have Centennials and Tournaments. These Dynaspheres are both as good or better than tournaments and DEAFINITELY better that Centennials...

One interesting thing about this particular VIGMA set is the poor finish. It is interesting because in general, VIGMA balls maintained a good gloss with little effort over much playing time. This set, uniquely, seems to dull the finish quickly and in some cases irreversibly. Not sure if it...

I have a set of Poker balls by Aramith. not in original box. I have never played them. They looked brand new when I got them. I will send a picture if you are interested. I would sell them for 190 Shipped.

So sorry... I needed my glasses on LOL those have normal numbers, not romans. My apologies.