I know you said "traditional rack", but the template racks really are a ton better. You also need well matched balls sizes for perfection.
Best Non Metal Rack.
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Beacon
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Yeah I know. You dont see those in bars or a lot of rooms so I dont want to get use to easy breaks
The idea of rubbing silicone on my cloth makes my skin crawl
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
Diamond plastic is a very good rack.
Just about 0.015” of rubber on an inside track, precision molded. No rubber touches the cloth. Won’t deform enough to create problems. Won’t clang like metal racks. Will cause the same problems any rack does with people who don’t know how to rack well in the first place.
George the Greek
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I have a wood rack and I like the way I can push the rack forwards and lift the rack up. With a plastic rack I'm more fumbly as there's no weight to it.
The d'mond rack is fairly stout. Have zero issues getting frozen racks.
It’s the best plastic rack I’ve used. I’d rather have it than Diamonds wood rack.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
So I'll give you guys a tip. Those heavy duty wooden triangles like here can be made into an amazing rack. Don't buy that link, they can be had for less, just an example. I think I paid either $12 or $18 for mine a few years ago.
Anyway, get a sheet of craft felt and line at least the top two sides, just glue it on, I used contact cement, but probably anything would work. You can do all three sides but I like the wood thunk at the back. TIGHT racks. It will probably work with cheaper triangles too, you know the ones where the geometry isn't quite right... that or slightly worn balls. I think the V Rack had felt and I figured I'd try it out on a cheap rack I already had.
I don't think it will do much for those crappy flimsy racks, but for around $2 a sheet, that felt really does wonders for a rack.
I'd vote for the Diamond racks too. Both kinds give you extra space between the back row of balls and the back of the rack. This makes it easier to remove your fingers and lift the rack without disturbing the racked balls.
The wooden version has a kerf in the back of the rack that makes it easy to adjust the rack straight behind the foot spot. If you pay close attention to the bicarbonate version, you'll see a small pointer in their logo that does the same thing. If you use it regularly for a straight rack, put a dab of bright colored nail polish or acrylic paint on that pointer.
The wooden version has a kerf in the back of the rack that makes it easy to adjust the rack straight behind the foot spot. If you pay close attention to the bicarbonate version, you'll see a small pointer in their logo that does the same thing. If you use it regularly for a straight rack, put a dab of bright colored nail polish or acrylic paint on that pointer.
Sometimes it is the Indian not the arrow...
Beacon
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I have a wood rack thats all chewed up but racks tight, trust me the plastic rack I have is flawed, not a true triangle
Shortstop On Pool makes a wooden rack called the "flat rack" ($110):
You can see a demo here:
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You can see a demo here:
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Custom built wood ball racks, with or without ball inlays, in oak, walnut or maple
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Good rack for under $10
I've used these many times in various pool halls over the years, and I've got to say, these racks are the best value out there. Tight racks for the least money.
Nyquil
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Why traditional? The Magic rack is awesome and super cheap. I have had the same one for three years and it's held up well. Tight consistent rack every time.