Anyone played on a glass table?

Luther Blissett

Luther Blissett

on the clapham omnibus
Silver Member
I'm sure that the massive difference in the friction coefficient between balls and cloth as compared to balls and glass will make the playing experience on a glass table very challenging to players who have a lot of time under their belt on conventional tables.

I just wondered though if anyone here has tried it and found it enjoyable?

We're thinking about getting a glass table for the office, and so I thought I'd make a post here ahead of making the purchase.

Cheers!

-LB
 
Luther, I think you'd be better off snorting lines of white powder from the glass table rather than trying to play pool on it.
Just kind of lends itself well to that type of action.
 
Luther Blissett said:
I'm sure that the massive difference in the friction coefficient between balls and cloth as compared to balls and glass will make the playing experience on a glass table very challenging to players who have a lot of time under their belt on conventional tables.

I just wondered though if anyone here has tried it and found it enjoyable?

We're thinking about getting a glass table for the office, and so I thought I'd make a post here ahead of making the purchase.

Cheers!

-LB
Click to expand...


I am guessing there are no pool players at the office?

Hopefully you will steer them straight. :thumbup:





.
 
victorl said:
Here you go:
http://nottagedesign.com/G1-pool-table.php

I remember someone on here a while back who didn't realize that you had to use the special balls that come with the table and left permanent skid marks all over the overpriced table.
Click to expand...

That Nottage table is way cool! I like the blacklight option. I would guess that even for tempered glass, masse and jump shots would be risky.

Another approach might be to convince your office mates that a billiard table is multi-functional. It is sturdy enough to hold a steer or a billy-ard. :rolleyes:
 

Attachments

  • fancyeatintable.JPG
    fancyeatintable.JPG
    77.9 KB · Views: 496
Seems like the major fascination with this table is the ball return. They might sell six or so before going belly up. :grin-square:
 
This table pops up here on the forum about every 4 months or so. Nice gimmick, looks cool and people would be impressed. But it isn't for serious pool.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys.

You know, looking at the prices, I think I'm going to do my best to steer the boss away from glass. It's easy on the eye, but it's DAMNED expensive, and by all accounts not really as good as traditional tables.

Cheers!

-LB
 
Luther Blissett said:
I'm sure that the massive difference in the friction coefficient between balls and cloth as compared to balls and glass will make the playing experience on a glass table very challenging to players who have a lot of time under their belt on conventional tables.

I just wondered though if anyone here has tried it and found it enjoyable?

We're thinking about getting a glass table for the office, and so I thought I'd make a post here ahead of making the purchase.

Cheers!

-LB
Click to expand...

There are many modern looking tables that would actually be useful.

Some of these are not very good for pool but neat: http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/04/12/15-unusual-and-creative-pool-tables/

Verona

Pool-Tables-Billiards-Tables--6995.jpg


Treviso

Pool-Tables-Billiards-Tables--9156.jpg
 
Luther Blissett said:
Thanks for the feedback guys.

You know, looking at the prices, I think I'm going to do my best to steer the boss away from glass. It's easy on the eye, but it's DAMNED expensive, and by all accounts not really as good as traditional tables. ...
Click to expand...
You need to use special (non-pool balls) and you cannot use chalk, as I understand it. The only way the balls are going to come to a stop is if they are covered with foam or something.

A previous thread is about someone in Texas hiring a lawyer in California to sue the manufacturer in Australia because the guy in Texas didn't understand what he was getting for his $70,000 or so.

You should find out which idiot/fraud/thief turned your boss on to this bogus table.

As for "easy on the eye", I don't think so. At least not while trying to aim with glare off the "felt".
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top