Annoucing the True Rack

elvicash

elvicash

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I am announcing the True Rack. It is a high quality aluminum rack that is designed to be portable. This is enabled by having only two sides and rotating about a common central pin. The True Rack rack does NOT have a 60 degree stop it free floats on the hinge and the balls being pressed into the rack the rack pulled into the balls form the angle. A True Rack conforms to the balls rather than forcing the balls to fit the rack.

I will be posting picts and link to my website shortly.

I currently have True Racks on-site at the BCA in Vegas and if anyone wants to try one look me up or check with Joe Blackburn the cue repair man. He has some at his booth in the area coming out of the casino towards the tournament rooms.

I am excited about these racks and already have some great players using them in the Indianapolis area and they like the quality of the rack and the construction of the rack itself. Brian Gregg has won at two Indiana State tourneys using his True Rack, both Valley in Indy and BCA in Ft. Wayne. Players using the rack like the results of the rack especially on bar tables where it can be hard to get a good rack. Brian Groce on the True Rack said "Any player that stays in action should have one of these True Racks" and he especially likes the portability and the way the balls rack.


A few points on the rack.

Designed and manufactured by pool players for pool players
All components Made In USA
Billet aluminum construction of 6061
CNC Machined with all edges radiused
Anodized Red, Blue or Black
Laser Engraved
Other colors and customization / personalization are available
Each rack has a unique serial number
The True Rack will rack 8 ball, 9 ball, 10 ball etc

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TheBook said:
A few points on the rack.

Designed and manufactured by pool players for pool players

Would anyone other than a pool player want to use it?
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No I was saying I am a player and I made it for people who like to play rather than a large company. I do not think this item is for bangers but serious players and collectors who might want a high quality portable rack to go with there other high end items.

TheBook said:
Each rack has a unique serial number

Is this for ID if it gets lost or is it to be a collectors item?
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Good question racks are capable of being stolen and this will allow the owner to ID there rack. Currently I do not know that they are collectors items but you never know. :):)

tshughes said:
What's the cost going to be on these racks?
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$130.00 Red, Blue or Black Customized with your name up to 16 Characters $150 Other customization on a quote basis.

CreeDo said:
But there's no bottom bar at all?
Sounds like it might be a little awkward having to push the bottom row up with the heels of your hands while both sets of fingers work to push the bars together.

It sounds a bit like a Delta-13 in construction. Where would this arm design offer an advantage over something like the D13?
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It is not hard to use at all but you do pull the sides to gether while you push the balls forward. I find most quickly or intuitively adjust to racking with no effort. I am demoing them at the BCA and finding alot of people like them.
 
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A few points on the rack.

Designed and manufactured by pool players for pool players

Would anyone other than a pool player want to use it?


Each rack has a unique serial number

Is this for ID if it gets lost or is it to be a collectors item?
 
elvicash said:
I am announcing the True Rack. It is a high quality aluminum rack that is designed to be portable. This is enabled by having only two sides and rotating about a common central pin. The True Rack rack does NOT have a 60 degree stop it free floats on the hinge and the balls being pressed into the rack the rack pulled into the balls form the angle. A True Rack conforms to the balls rather than forcing the balls to fit the rack.

I will be posting picts and link to my website shortly.

I currently have True Racks on-site at the BCA in Vegas and if anyone wants to try one look me up or check with Joe Blackburn the cue repair man. He has some at his booth in the area coming out of the casino towards the tournament rooms.

I am excited about these racks and already have some great players using them in the Indianapolis area and they like the quality of the rack and the construction of the rack itself. Brian Gregg has won at two Indiana State tourneys using his True Rack, both Valley in Indy and BCA in Ft. Wayne. Players using the rack like the results of the rack especially on bar tables where it can be hard to get a good rack. Brian Groce on the True Rack said "Any player that stays in action should have one of these True Racks" and he especially likes the portability and the way the balls rack.


A few points on the rack.

Designed and manufactured by pool players for pool players
All components Made In USA
Billet aluminum construction of 6061
CNC Machined with all edges radiused
Anodized Red, Blue or Black
Laser Engraved
Other colors and customization / personalization are available
Each rack has a unique serial number
The True Rack will rack 8 ball, 9 ball, 10 ball etc

Pictures will be posted shortly along with a link to the website.
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That's not really new. I saw one like that with a leather hinge that was made in the early 1900's. More recently I saw a wooden rack like that with a metal hinge just a few years ago.
It was not that easy to use and hard to get the rack aliened. Please post some pictures when you have a chance.
 
I sort of like the ideas of the left and right arms of the rack 'sandwiching' the balls to make sure they are shoved together snugly. But there's no bottom bar at all? Sounds like it might be a little awkward having to push the bottom row up with the heels of your hands while both sets of fingers work to push the bars together.

It sounds a bit like a Delta-13 in construction. Where would this arm design offer an advantage over something like the D13?
 
I added pictures and details to my initial post, this is a bump. I am staying till Monday here at the Riviera and the place is getting full. Love a big tournament. I think I will be catching the pro event this afternoon.

Back to the True Rack, I have had various people trying it at the BCA. The response is very positive, i hope my team will be able to use it in the team portion of the event. They are playing as True Rack and I hope the powers that be will allow them to use the rack, We have agreed to allow our opponents to use the rack if they are so inclined.
 
So let me get this straight, you want $130 for this thing?

Wow, I wish you the best of luck. I can get all three sides of a Delta for $39.
 
victorcubed said:
Oh dang, those look pretty good! Will you guys be in Vegas during the US Open 10 ball also?
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Thanks for the positive feedback saying they look good.

I think when you get one in hand you find that they look, feel and rack real good as well.

I will be leaving on Monday. I hope to leave some racks with some vendors if i get that setup I will post who has them available. My website should be up shortly.
 
DogsPlayingPool said:
So let me get this straight, you want $130 for this thing?

Wow, I wish you the best of luck. I can get all three sides of a Delta for $39.
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I see you are not buying or are not at all interested. Also, I know a $130 rack is not for everybody. As we all know some people play with a cue off the wall with a push on tip and some others bring there own Player cue or Cue Tec, both of which can play very well as shown by Shane Van B playing with Cue Tec. Other peope want and are will to pay more for quality cues and workmanship with prices going up etc. Enough with cues we are talking racks here so back to racks.

On the price qustions about Delta. Delta makes racks using two methods. The elite is made of two components (sides and corners) each of which is extruded. like play dough. These near net shapes are cleaned up and machine to final size, threaded and assembled with screws. The result is minimal material removal and a price of $139. The Delta 13 regular is $69 at Delta's website cheaper at some outlets. This rack is cast as a unit and the complete rack is final machined and requires no assembly. This rack is the one that you can buy for $39 bucks. I recommenced you buy either of these fine high quality items if you want a premier 3 sided rack. Be aware Delta make other unique and limited run versions of the Delta and these racks have higher prices, so you are not limited by thier initial or basic offerings. <Disclaimer on this I am only speaking about the Delta from what I feel i know about it, I do not claim to represent Delta in any way and is obvous I am not a good marketer or i would have ignored this little flame>

My rack is somewhat different and a lot the same. I start with two peices of billet aluminum, We machine away over 50% of them and assemble them with a high quality ground dowel pin that is also made in the USA. The result is a portable rack that will fit in most cases. Balls can be racked that in the past have not been easily racked or even possible to rack. This racking improvemnt is due to the fact the racker has a lot control because they make the sides of the rack conform to the balls while the balls are pressed forward. You can have your True Rack with you in your case, it is unique and high quality.

If a reader of this thread is interested in a high quality portable rack I propose they try the True Rack. I know I like mine, it racks well and I have it in my bag whenever I go to the table.
 
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DogsPlayingPool said:
So let me get this straight, you want $130 for this thing?

Wow, I wish you the best of luck. I can get all three sides of a Delta for $39.
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I like all 3sides to a rack with only two sides it looks like it would be hard to rack the balls especially trying to rack 9ball IMHO
Hudson Smith
 
$130?? Pricey. I agree with a previous poster - I'd buy a Delta rack with 3 sides for the same or less money. But to be fair, a folding rack doesn't appeal to me anyway. It looks like a very nice product and I commend you for it. Just not sure about your target market availability.
 
ultramafic said:
$130?? Pricey. I agree with a previous poster - I'd buy a Delta rack with 3 sides for the same or less money. But to be fair, a folding rack doesn't appeal to me anyway. It looks like a very nice product and I commend you for it. Just not sure about your target market availability.
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It appears the commendations should be on hold till further notice. Did you see the above post? :shrug:
 
3andstop said:
It appears the commendations should be on hold till further notice. Did you see the above post? :shrug:
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I don't see why. cheap wood vs. precision aluminum? The man has a quality product there - I commend him for it the effort, talent and commitment to quality - even if I don't want to buy one.
 
Why not post this in the For Sale section, where opinions are generally not tolerated. This area of the forum is intended for open discussion, not classified ads.
Mr H
 
I played Brian at the VNEA State.

HudsonSmith said:
I like all 3sides to a rack with only two sides it looks like it would be hard to rack the balls especially trying to rack 9ball IMHO
Hudson Smith
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And I had a chance to check out this rack. It's a very nice rack, and works great. It's a little high on price, but a great quality item. Beats the crap out of using a Sardo in my opinion. And they were high too. If a guy can spend $3000 on a cue, $130 ain't much for this. Plus, if you gamble a lot, with everything going to rack your own, why would you not invest in something that racks the balls better? As for the poster wanting all 3 sides, I don't know. I guess if you rack by pushing your fingers down behind the balls, it probably won't work for you.
 
Now that you posted a picture of the rack I can see some real possibilities.

If you elongate one end with a hand grip you could have a real nut cracker and I am not referring to the kind that squirrels eat. Put a handle on each end and you got a limb crusher.

It could really help in those tough situations.
 
It looks like a good quality product.
I certainly like the portability aspect of it.
If it gives a better rack, I think it will sell.
 
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