Centennials vs. Olhausen

[ThisIsMyUserNam]

Apologies, I promise this is my last post about buying stuff (after this it's all about the play). I went through all my accessory options, and it seems only two make sense: Getting a mid-level Olhausen kit for aboiut $180, or the Brunswick Centennial kit for $450 (down from $700). (Believe me, I checked out tons of other options). I figure if I get the Olhausen, I will eventually have to get new balls (I'd get the Aramith Super Pros) and the cues would warp in time, but it's cheap. If I get the Centennials, I know the balls would last forever, but I think it only makes sense if the cues are good for a lifetime, which would save me money down the line on buying cues when the originals warp, break, etc. So if I get the Centennial cues, should I expect them to be lifers, or will they also die over time? Advice? Thanks!

 

[ThisIsMyUserNam]

Also, someone said the centennial balls would burn my cloth less. True?

 

[Johnnyt]

Write down what you need or copy the kits. Then go online and buy the items you really need by the piece (lot of cheap junk in package deals). Johnnyt

 

[Apocalypse2017]

Write down what you need or copy the kits. Then go online and buy the items you really need by the piece (lot of cheap junk in package deals). Johnnyt

I agree, buy a nice set of cents or super pros and worry about the small stuff later...

 

[Mikey Town]

(lot of cheap junk in package deals). Johnnyt

Normally I would agree, but I recently bought the Brunswick Heritage play package (a step below the Centennial package) and was very impressed with the equipment. I did upgrade the ball set to the Centennials though.

If you are looking at the Centennial package for $450, I would jump on it... that is a great deal. The balls alone can run you $250-$300. I have hit the cues and was impressed. I was told that McDermott makes the cues for Brunswick... they hit similar and were good quality, so I believe it. As for the cues lasting forever... I can tell you that they are very good quality, but in the end it depends on how well you take care of them. The set comes with a nice wood rack, a good table brush and some other nice extras too.

IMO, $450 for the Centennial set is a no-brainer. I wish I had found that deal before I pulled the trigger on the other package! If you spend $180 on the Olhausen set, you will end up having to pay an upgrade charge for the Aramith Pro ball set... that, or you will have to buy them separate which will end up costing you around $350-$450 total anyway.

Centennial all the way.


Cheers,

 

[Runnintable]

Kits

I would stay away from the kits, usually crap.

Like previously posted, invest in the best set of balls you can afford.
Get a good rack, and 1 good one is fine. I personally think the nine ball rack is a waste, unless you want to hang it on your wall.

House cues for family, guests , and banger friends. If you can afford it I would go with Dufferin. If the table is in the basement go with a cuetec and/or scorpion one piece. Remember if you mount a wall rack, watchout if it is an outside wall, can cause warping overtime due to temperature changes.