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Thanks to the positive feedback regarding Billiard Restoration Service on this section of the forum, I have decided to put my deposit down on a restored 9' Centennial with drop pockets and score counters from Derrick Tiers.
I am now trying to nail down the specifics and include them in the purchase agreement.
Derrick says the following in an email response to my questions on options:
The two types of cushions I have used in the past are "Black Diamond" by Diamond and "No. 66 Pool" by Artemis but I am open to using whatever you like.
Cloth options are wide open. My favorite cloth to use is "Tour Edition 3030" by Championship. "#860" by Simonis is a fine cloth too. There are others as well. Whatever you choose is fine.
If you were putting a restored 9' Centennial in your home -- the last table you plan on ever owning -- what type of cushions and cloth would you request in order to make it the best playing table possible?
I also expressed a preference for red/burgundy pockets
but Derrick doesn't care for the look of the plastic ones; as he states below:
If you go with a red or burgundy pocket, I would suggest you go with the leather option as the red plastic pocket looks horrible. If you go with black, either the leather or plastic looks fine.
If there are any other things you would consider when contemplating a full restoration of a Centennial, I would love to hear about them as well.
Thank you all for your valuable assistance!
I am now trying to nail down the specifics and include them in the purchase agreement.
Derrick says the following in an email response to my questions on options:
The two types of cushions I have used in the past are "Black Diamond" by Diamond and "No. 66 Pool" by Artemis but I am open to using whatever you like.
Cloth options are wide open. My favorite cloth to use is "Tour Edition 3030" by Championship. "#860" by Simonis is a fine cloth too. There are others as well. Whatever you choose is fine.
If you were putting a restored 9' Centennial in your home -- the last table you plan on ever owning -- what type of cushions and cloth would you request in order to make it the best playing table possible?
I also expressed a preference for red/burgundy pockets
but Derrick doesn't care for the look of the plastic ones; as he states below:If you go with a red or burgundy pocket, I would suggest you go with the leather option as the red plastic pocket looks horrible. If you go with black, either the leather or plastic looks fine.
If there are any other things you would consider when contemplating a full restoration of a Centennial, I would love to hear about them as well.
Thank you all for your valuable assistance!
