Any issues with newer Diamond tables splitting?

I miss alot · Mar 2, 2020

Good morning, I'm about to purchase a new Diamond 9ft Pro AM and want to make sure i purchase the right one.. I know they lost the patent on Diamondwood and the new ones are something similar called Dynolux. So I have a few question listed below I was hoping someone on here is familiar with.

1. I heard there was an issue with the wood splitting throughout the newer tables that have that Dynolux, mainly the frame portion. I believe Diamond would fix any issues like that out of warranty but heard the Rosewood doesn't really have this issue. Does any one have info on this?

2. I see there is another option for Plastic Resin Compound. I'm unfamiliar with this, is this entire frame a hard plastic compound instead of Dynolux?

3. Pro Cut pockets, which is what I'm interested in getting. Are these typically 4.25 inches with a straight in (non curved) facing?

Thanks for the info.

trentfromtoledo · Mar 2, 2020

1. The frames are not made of "Dymalux".
2. "PHENOLIC RESIN COMPOUND" is not plastic.
3. Pro Cut pockets are 4.5" corners at 141 degrees and 5" sides at 102 degrees.

I hope I helped answer your questions.

TFT

I miss alot said:
Good morning, I'm about to purchase a new Diamond 9ft Pro AM and want to make sure i purchase the right one.. I know they lost the patent on Diamondwood and the new ones are something similar called Dynolux. So I have a few question listed below I was hoping someone on here is familiar with.

1. I heard there was an issue with the wood splitting throughout the newer tables that have that Dynolux, mainly the frame portion. I believe Diamond would fix any issues like that out of warranty but heard the Rosewood doesn't really have this issue. Does any one have info on this?

2. I see there is another option for Plastic Resin Compound. I'm unfamiliar with this, is this entire frame a hard plastic compound instead of Dynolux?

3. Pro Cut pockets, which is what I'm interested in getting. Are these typically 4.25 inches with a straight in (non curved) facing?

Thanks for the info.

I miss alot · Mar 2, 2020

trentfromtoledo said:
1. The frames are not made of "Dymalux".
2. "PHENOLIC RESIN COMPOUND" is not plastic.
3. Pro Cut pockets are 4.5" corners at 141 degrees and 5" sides at 102 degrees.

I hope I helped answer your questions.

TFT

Thank Trent, So is this PRC the all black ones that you see in a lot of tournaments like the US Open etc? Any issues with these as far as that splitting issue? Just trying to get all the facts before dropping this kind of money. Thanks

Boxcar · Mar 2, 2020

Phenol formaldehyde resins (PF) or phenolic resins are synthetic polymers obtained by the reaction of phenol or substituted phenol with formaldehyde. Used as the basis for Bakelite, PFs were the first commercial synthetic resins (plastics).

trentfromtoledo · Mar 2, 2020

Yes, those are PRC. I have never seen the rails "split". Never heard anyone say that either. I totally understand, it is a lot of money and you should know as much as you can. Diamonds are great tables and you will love yours!

TFT

I miss alot said:
Thank Trent, So is this PRC the all black ones that you see in a lot of tournaments like the US Open etc? Any issues with these as far as that splitting issue? Just trying to get all the facts before dropping this kind of money. Thanks

rexus31 · Mar 2, 2020

Anyone have photo evidence of the splitting?

JoeyInCali · Mar 2, 2020

I know someone who ordered a black diamond table.
They loaned him a set of rails because Diamond is not happy with the black rails right now.
They told him the color is not consistent.

trentfromtoledo · Mar 2, 2020

JoeyInCali said:
I know someone who ordered a black diamond table.
They loaned him a set of rails because Diamond is not happy with the black rails right now.
They told him the color is not consistent.

They are not offering Charcoal Dymalux now because of this. Brown streaks through them.

TFT

garczar · Mar 3, 2020

Recently there was a guy on OBM that had a Diamond rail that had split. It was the surface of the rail not the main laminate structure. Small crack running lengthwise. Very small and wouldn't affect play. Said Diamond was switching it out free. Can't find the pic. Must have been pulled. UD: found the FB post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bil...68792533274017/?sale_post_id=1568792533274017

Empty403 · May 1, 2020

trentfromtoledo said:
They are not offering Charcoal Dymalux now because of this. Brown streaks through them.

TFT

From pictures on Manning Cue's website, I actually think the brown streaks, on the Charcoal, make it look more like real wood that was actually stained.

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