what are the best pool tables to buy? How does Olhausen stack up versus diamond or brunskwick? Any one know how tight the pockets are on most olhausen tables?
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Olh does not come close to Diamond tables imo.
Sweet Marissa
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Nothing compares to Diamonds. They're the best, IMHO.
Brand new diamonds are great, but from playing on several older ones, I'd be extremely worried about the rails.
Personally, I'd take a Gold Crown over the diamond any day. Just my opinion.
Personally, I'd take a Gold Crown over the diamond any day. Just my opinion.
Gabriels and Diamond followed by Brunswick Gold Crowns. I dont care for the Brunswick medalist.
what about as far as helping out ones games....tight pockets and decent tables whereas and compared to cost
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time_is_now said:
If you are ordering the table new they all will make the pocket the size you would like. They have different cuts available. If you are buying a used table you could have someone who does table repair and resurfacing shim it for you. Make sure they are well respected though. Sometimes shimming can make the table play a little "funny". Some shots that should go in...don't and others that should not go in...do.
Gabriel in my opinion makes the best table available. The two drawbacks are they are costly and the frame is all one piece and does not come apart. So if you have to go into your basement or around a corner with the table to get it into your house...keep that in mind.
Diamond tables play great...the only thing is that I don't believe they will last as anywhere near as long as a Gold Crown. There are GC I's that still play and even look good after allo of these years. Diamonds don't hold up as well. If it is for home use that is probably not a real issue. They are fine tables.
Ohlhausen, other than their Champion Pro table, really doesn't compete in the competitive table market. If you are looking for a home table with some claw legs or a table that can double as furniture....maybe I guess.
Hope this helps.
LET ME KNOW AFTER YOU GET MORE INFO ON THEM...WOULD HAVE SOME INTERESTvrob said:
It depends on where you intend to play. If most of your play is on 7-footers in bars, and that's where your competition will take place, then get a 7-foot table of the same brand. I've played on 7-foot tables -- a brand you would recognize -- with the rails so screwed up that a kick shot would be two diamonds off at the end. All the tables in the tournament were like that. If I had needed to shoot a lot of kick shots in that tournament, experience with those cruddy rails would have been very useful.time_is_now said:
If you are buying a 9-foot table used, I have one set of recommendations. If you are buying new, I have a different set. If you want a bar table, then get one to match your league. What sort of table are you in the market for?
i want to buy a nine foot table that plays tight and banks and kicks accuratly....to develop shot making and over all play.........what are difference on tables trying to achieve the goal off a better shotmaking...i do typically play on a bar box....but have easy access for that at other timesBob Jewett said:
Then I would get either a Gold Crown I or II used, or a Diamond new. You might have to get new rubber for the former, and if so, look into getting European rubber.time_is_now said:
Not even cubic zirconia?Sweet Marissa said:
Are we talking about tables or stones?
The Gabriel's tables are the best tables flat-out imo.
The old Anniversary's and Centennials are tops too.
I gotta pipe in here. I don't know what ya'll have against Olhausen, at least they are made in the US, which most if not all of your newer Brunswicks are not. Yes, the Diamonds are nice too. As are the Gabriels.
I personally purchased an Olhausen about 4 years ago, as it was the recommendation, at the time, on RSB...that and Diamond. Brunswicks, unless it was the older Gold Crowns, were poo-pooed. Now it's Olhausen that is the poo-poo table.
Bottom line is this, tables are just like custom cues....you have your table du jour, as you have your cue du jour. It is whatever is en vouge at the moment.
I have had absolutely no probs with my Olhausen...the rails are very lively and fast, and the pockets are TIGHT. The table has held up quite nicely, what more could you ask of a table, unless you want it to make balls for you too!
Sheesh, stick with a quality, well-known name brand, and stay away from the bottom of the pricelist model, and you should be okay.
Lisa
PS- Do what you would do when looking to purchase a cue, go out and try some at local table retailers. Then buy the brand and size that best fits your needs.
I personally purchased an Olhausen about 4 years ago, as it was the recommendation, at the time, on RSB...that and Diamond. Brunswicks, unless it was the older Gold Crowns, were poo-pooed. Now it's Olhausen that is the poo-poo table.
Bottom line is this, tables are just like custom cues....you have your table du jour, as you have your cue du jour. It is whatever is en vouge at the moment.
I have had absolutely no probs with my Olhausen...the rails are very lively and fast, and the pockets are TIGHT. The table has held up quite nicely, what more could you ask of a table, unless you want it to make balls for you too!
Sheesh, stick with a quality, well-known name brand, and stay away from the bottom of the pricelist model, and you should be okay.
Lisa
PS- Do what you would do when looking to purchase a cue, go out and try some at local table retailers. Then buy the brand and size that best fits your needs.
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You might want to look at a Connelly also.I dont know why no one mentions them anymore.They have some great tables.
In our area, I play on Diamond, Gabrielle, Brunswick Gold Crown, Connelly, Olhousen and Valley. My preferences are:
Diamond (way up at top)
Gabrielle and Brunswick Gold Crown (equals)
Olhousen...they're just OK
Connelly...a lot of bad tables, but abused
Valley bar boxes...just sloppy and poorly maintained
My favorite is table 22 at All Star...an old Gold Crown double shimmed and well maintained...the $ table...
Diamond (way up at top)
Gabrielle and Brunswick Gold Crown (equals)
Olhousen...they're just OK
Connelly...a lot of bad tables, but abused
Valley bar boxes...just sloppy and poorly maintained
My favorite is table 22 at All Star...an old Gold Crown double shimmed and well maintained...the $ table...
