Hi all,
I moved near the end of last year and the new house had room for a pool table, so I researched, watched FB marketplace for a few weeks, and ended up with a 7' Oak 3 piece (3/4" slate) furniture style. I went with it because I saw a lot of "go with Brunswick/Olhausen" when researching. The 7 footer due to columns in the basement. I don't really love the look of the table, but it was the only thing that popped up that met my criteria after watching for a bit...I should've been more patient.
I have 5 young kids, and I kind of wish I would've went with a more commercial style table. I'm particular and the kids know to be careful around the table already, but just looking ahead I know Valleys are built for abuse.
I'd love to get a 7' Diamond, but I'm not sure I'd be able to justify the $5,000+ investment.
I had new superspeed cushions and cloth installed on the Brunswick. It plays well, has large pockets...
If I had the opportunity to switch it up (trade in and buy) a reworked 7' Valley with penguin cushions, simonis cloth, tighter pockets, etc...Do you think the upgrade would be worth throwing out an additional $800 or so? I don't have a lot of experience on Valley tables, but they seem well built, I like the look, like the ball return, I like that they seem to be easier to work on yourself...Research has also shown me to worry about sagging or potential issues with the 1 piece slate on these.
I know I'd be eating a lot of the moving/upgrading expense on the furniture table, but lesson learned on patience. When I was looking there was hardly anything available, now there are tables everywhere.
I moved near the end of last year and the new house had room for a pool table, so I researched, watched FB marketplace for a few weeks, and ended up with a 7' Oak 3 piece (3/4" slate) furniture style. I went with it because I saw a lot of "go with Brunswick/Olhausen" when researching. The 7 footer due to columns in the basement. I don't really love the look of the table, but it was the only thing that popped up that met my criteria after watching for a bit...I should've been more patient.
I have 5 young kids, and I kind of wish I would've went with a more commercial style table. I'm particular and the kids know to be careful around the table already, but just looking ahead I know Valleys are built for abuse.
I'd love to get a 7' Diamond, but I'm not sure I'd be able to justify the $5,000+ investment.
I had new superspeed cushions and cloth installed on the Brunswick. It plays well, has large pockets...
If I had the opportunity to switch it up (trade in and buy) a reworked 7' Valley with penguin cushions, simonis cloth, tighter pockets, etc...Do you think the upgrade would be worth throwing out an additional $800 or so? I don't have a lot of experience on Valley tables, but they seem well built, I like the look, like the ball return, I like that they seem to be easier to work on yourself...Research has also shown me to worry about sagging or potential issues with the 1 piece slate on these.
I know I'd be eating a lot of the moving/upgrading expense on the furniture table, but lesson learned on patience. When I was looking there was hardly anything available, now there are tables everywhere.
