Brunswick VIp imperial
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One of these?
I have no experience with this model. Though, just from looking at it, I would bet that it has deficiencies in the frame design. I would guess that this is nowhere near the quality of a Gold Crown.
I have no experience with this model. Though, just from looking at it, I would bet that it has deficiencies in the frame design. I would guess that this is nowhere near the quality of a Gold Crown.
Well, like any other sports purchase- it all depends upon how serious a player you are today or have desire to be in the future. For a casual player looking to just enjoy the game with friends and family, if the table has good, lively cushions and corner pocket openings of at least 4 3/4 inches (two pool balls should fit inside the pocket opening when held together and pushed straight into the pocket) - then all you need is a quality cloth installed, a decent set of quality Aramith pool balls and some decent cue sticks ( straight with well shaped tips) and you will enjoy it.
if you are looking to be a higher level competitive player; then a home table should replicate today's competitive table standards- 4 1/2 inch corner pockets maximum, fast cloth such as a Simonis 860, and a high quality install to assure proper cushion rebound, rail height, etc. Super Aramith tournament pool balls, etc. etc.
I doubt that model would fill the bill as a competitive table unless it was completely reworked by some of the best installers in the country- rails, cushions, pockets, etc- but perhaps it could be much more easily set up to accommodate the casual player. So first know who you ARE as a BUYER, then begin table research as applicable to your desires.
if you are looking to be a higher level competitive player; then a home table should replicate today's competitive table standards- 4 1/2 inch corner pockets maximum, fast cloth such as a Simonis 860, and a high quality install to assure proper cushion rebound, rail height, etc. Super Aramith tournament pool balls, etc. etc.
I doubt that model would fill the bill as a competitive table unless it was completely reworked by some of the best installers in the country- rails, cushions, pockets, etc- but perhaps it could be much more easily set up to accommodate the casual player. So first know who you ARE as a BUYER, then begin table research as applicable to your desires.
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Decent home table. Not anything like a GC.
I have one. Purchased used in 2000, put it in my garage until 2005, then moved it upstairs to the new entertainment room. I don't use it heavily, but once level it stayed level for 15 years, which is strange because you would expect some settling to occur with new construction. It still has the original rubber (or at least what was on it in 2000), still good, no dead spots. If you want it to practice for competition, you have to shim the pockets.