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!