9' Diamond tables
- Thread starter Skess
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Diamond's standard Pro cut corner pocket is 4 1/2", side pockets are 5 1/16"ths and no, they're not tightened up for "Pro" events.
skess,
Paul Smith of Diamond described the corner pockets as being 4 7/16 inches with a 17 degree undercut. That effectively allows two balls to just fit into the opening yet not pass each other. The Diamond Pro/Am our new room owner just purchased seems to fit those dimensions. I have no idea what the side pockets are.
Lyn
Paul Smith of Diamond described the corner pockets as being 4 7/16 inches with a 17 degree undercut. That effectively allows two balls to just fit into the opening yet not pass each other. The Diamond Pro/Am our new room owner just purchased seems to fit those dimensions. I have no idea what the side pockets are.
Lyn
4 7/16"ths is the distance between the points of the cushions, but that's not where the balls actually touch, they contact the facings below the level of the points which is 4 1/2". Diamonds down angle is 15 degrees.
Glen
Thanks RKC.
A buddy of mine is in the process of opening a hall around our area and is planning on having ten 9' ft diamonds and a couple 7' diamonds. He was concerned that they would be too difficult for the average crowd. I told him Diamonds have a reputation as tough but fair. I have limited experience with the 9' tables, but I'm a huge fan of the 7'ers.
A buddy of mine is in the process of opening a hall around our area and is planning on having ten 9' ft diamonds and a couple 7' diamonds. He was concerned that they would be too difficult for the average crowd. I told him Diamonds have a reputation as tough but fair. I have limited experience with the 9' tables, but I'm a huge fan of the 7'ers.
My table has four and three eighths opening at the points and narrows to four and a quarter where the balls touch. It is one of the older Pro-Ams originally used in the Reno tournaments. Greg said that was a batch of tougher tables. I believe him. Two years later and I still can't make a ball! :smile:
Wait a minute Jay, didn't I just read about you winning a two man tournament:tongue:? Can't make a ball? You can't fool me
!Lyn
The hall I play in has 3 Diamond 9 footers. They are tight, but fair. Of course when the cloth is new the balls slide, but after they "wear in" after a few months, they get tougher. If you don't "make" the ball, it ain't gonna fall in the pocket.
I think it depends on the idividual. I personally feel if I don't hit the pocket, the ball should not fall. None of this hitting the rail two diamonds before the pocket and having the ball fall. I hate tables with buckets!!
Do I like em......you bettcha! If I had the space at home for a table would I buy one....without a doubt!
I think it depends on the idividual. I personally feel if I don't hit the pocket, the ball should not fall. None of this hitting the rail two diamonds before the pocket and having the ball fall. I hate tables with buckets!!
Do I like em......you bettcha! If I had the space at home for a table would I buy one....without a doubt!