Will the Super Speeds play as fast, faster, or slower than the Artemis? I was talking to you about redoing my rails for Super Speeds, my sub-rails were already modified for Artemis but I dont not remember which profile, I am sure there is a common one everyone uses when changing from Monarchs to a current profile. I could look at my invoice to find out which I have, its just not handy to do at this minute. I would like my cushions to rebound slightly quicker than they do now.
I really can't answer that question......everything depends on how the sub rails are cut and what angle the cushions are installed.
In other words....all depends on who works on your rails.....Glen said it best....you just can't follow numbers and expect great results.
I put super speed on a lot of tables in the past 6 months and the feed back to me was they all love the cushions and the way the pockets play.
But remember.....I calibrate the rail to the sub rail....then the sub rail to the cushion.
Makes all the difference in the world...the rail has no big drop from the Formica to the sub rail.
I like the super speed the best....but again....that's what I like.....doesn't mean everyone should like the way they play.
As for are super speed cushions as fast as Artemis......super speed cushions are harder than Artemis cushions......there for when the cloth start to wear and gets older.....the Artemis cushions play faster......that's what I don't like about them.
Players want to know when they hit a ball a certain speed in to a cushion.....they expect that ball to return from the cushion at a certain speed....and when the ball comes off faster....the players get uncomfortable with the table...and start to play tenative and lose their stroke.
Remember.....the Artemis intercontinental 66 is made for straight rail Billiards. That's why the cushions take more English and play faster than any other cushion.
But the up side is....the cushion will last a long time.
I think the way I do rails with super speed cushions....they play at a very good speed.
Probably not the answer you we're looking for.....but it's the only one I've got.
Mark Gregory