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Fatboy

Fatboy

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i wired the $$ to Riley today for a 12' snooker table, I went the whole way and ordered the TV table not the practice table. It will be here sooner than I expected, but I'm not ready for the fitters to come install it and since the climate is dry in Vegas its a good idea to let the table acclimate to the conditions, i'm going to have them come over and install the table after the World Championships, probably in May. The weather is nice in Vegas then, i'll be ready, the table will be acclimated to the climate. man I cant wait, I have had a 9' table in my houses i have lived in most of the time since 89 and considered myself lucky. I never thought I would get a snooker table and now its gonna happen, as much as I dont like Vegas this will keep me there more, for sure. I'm beyond excited.

I didnt know about snooker until I was 18, and the first time I saw a big table I knew that was for me, I dreamed of going to the UK to play but couldnt afford to go, I awalys considered myself a snooker player at heart, but these days there are few snooker tables left here and the ones that are are golf tables(I dont like golf). This is gonna be great, I made sure everything is perfect, the table, fitters, lights, room, furnature etc will be perfect and stay perfect. Someday I hope to have a break of 80, 53 or 56 is my best and that was years ago-i'm a better player now. I have watched alot of snooker and I firmly believe i can get to 80 someday, a century might be too hard for me, but i'm gonna give it my best effort. no matter what its gonna be fun, regular pool is fun for action but dosent hold my attention like snooker, i can just play snooker for fun and have more fun. for me its 2 different worlds.
 
Fatboy said:
i wired the $$ to Riley today for a 12' snooker table, I went the whole way and ordered the TV table not the practice table. It will be here sooner than I expected, but I'm not ready for the fitters to come install it and since the climate is dry in Vegas its a good idea to let the table acclimate to the conditions, i'm going to have them come over and install the table after the World Championships, probably in May. The weather is nice in Vegas then, i'll be ready, the table will be acclimated to the climate. man I cant wait, I have had a 9' table in my houses i have lived in most of the time since 89 and considered myself lucky. I never thought I would get a snooker table and now its gonna happen, as much as I dont like Vegas this will keep me there more, for sure. I'm beyond excited.

I didnt know about snooker until I was 18, and the first time I saw a big table I knew that was for me, I dreamed of going to the UK to play but couldnt afford to go, I awalys considered myself a snooker player at heart, but these days there are few snooker tables left here and the ones that are are golf tables(I dont like golf). This is gonna be great, I made sure everything is perfect, the table, fitters, lights, room, furnature etc will be perfect and stay perfect. Someday I hope to have a break of 80, 53 or 56 is my best and that was years ago-i'm a better player now. I have watched alot of snooker and I firmly believe i can get to 80 someday, a century might be too hard for me, but i'm gonna give it my best effort. no matter what its gonna be fun, regular pool is fun for action but dosent hold my attention like snooker, i can just play snooker for fun and have more fun. for me its 2 different worlds.
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Fatboy I am a snooker player and even though I never play the game anymore(I live in Valley Forge) it is still the game I love the most. I am happy for you although I am a little jealous too. If you are at Valley Forge in March PM me and maybe we can play a couple of games at the snooker table in Frazer(about 20 minutes from the convention center). When you get comfortable on your new table you will love it. Also if you need a good snooker cue contact John Parris in England as he makes the best snooker cues in the world. I think 9 out of the top 10 players in the world use his cues and none of them are sponsered. If you can get to 80 you can get to 100--it is all mental at that point
 
Awesome, I bought my own too (BCE steelblock) and love it. I did change the carpet first to a non-static kind, to reduce the possible kicks.

Good luck, with enough practise and the right drills you'll make your century!
 
You lucky sod.

I know the pros play on shaved nap, but for me you can't beat a pristine newly brushed and ironed napped cloth. It's such a special feeling, like stepping out into virgin snow. You need the special solid square iron designed not to touch the cushions. It will last longer too. Old threadbare cloth is the worst of all.

Buy a spare white ball. They wear away quicker than the others.

Boro Nut
 
Better late than never, I have had the table for months but didnt get it set up, until the past couple days it has rails and slate etc now, the bags aret put on, there is one more day's work it is perfetly level, it needs ironed, the cloth is super tight and is perfect, as is the levelness(pardon my words i'm half asleep) so in a few days I will report back I will try and get a pic.

cheers
 
9 Ball on the Snookertable

Fatboy said:
Better late than never, I have had the table for months but didnt get it set up, until the past couple days it has rails and slate etc now, the bags aret put on, there is one more day's work it is perfetly level, it needs ironed, the cloth is super tight and is perfect, as is the levelness(pardon my words i'm half asleep) so in a few days I will report back I will try and get a pic.

cheers
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Hi Eric,
you have to play 9 Ball with small Balls on it.Aramith have it,52mm.
I make it with some Friends for train my Stroke and its really Funny.
Ralf
 
Eric.................AWESOME!!!! I would like to see pictures!

I have antique Orme & Sons, and I must say I LOVE SNOOKER!

Who is setting it up?

Mike
 
You are a lucky Guy Mr. Eric

All this time I thoght it was up and running. good table to use a stroke on !!! play 14.1 !!!! banks !!!! (one Pocket. I like the easyier 5-10 ft. snooker. which makes playing on 9ft sweet . I do have some antique leather tips from england - 4 kinds 4 of each. What tip (hardness) is prefered in snooker? there's a dream my avatar window now JW what yr would you call a cue that took from 90-91 till tuesday, Fed Ex left it (in the winter at the door no-signiture required. Have some great Holidays there Eric !!! God Bless hang in there I hope your better mark
 
If you getting a match cut Riley Aristocrat, tell them you want steel blocks on the table cushions. They are nice tables, although the match cut is very tight. Getting a century on one of them is very hard you could get the pockets opened up a bit to give you more confidence and make it a little easier and the pro 10 11 cloth wears out quickly, gold cloth will last you a lot longer. Ask them to throw in a cleaning kit, brush, block and iron to keep it in good condition. A bit of cheek goes a long way.
 
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