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randyo
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looking for some advice on buying a table and have looked at these brands. Can anyone help me decide which table to buy and the reason why? Thanks
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bigbopper502000
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randyo said:
The worst table on earth is the connely ultimate, it is a real bow wow. The Olhausen plays circles around the connely, no contest here.
Olhausen all the way. best warrenty in the business. they can do what ever you want to a table. made in the USA. #1 table manufacture in the world. LOL , can you tell i sell olhausens.....connelly makes a great table, don't get me wrong. if i didn't buy an olhausen i would buy a connelly. check out the olhausen web site "www.olhausenbilliards.com" . everything you need to know is on web site. if you have a specific question just let me know john
Does Olhausen make a table comparable to the Diamond Pro? I am going to be putting money down on a Diamond Pro within the next month unless I see some real reason to not do so. I like the pro cut pockets from Diamond, their inch and a quarter slate, and just about every other feature they offer. Can you get a better playing table without spending thousands more on a Gold Crown?
wakuljr said:
when you get over an 1" in slate all you are buying is weight, the thicker the slate doesn't mean it will play better. it will play a little quieter and weight more. no sence in pay more for slate over 1". i may be wrong but i think the diamond pro is a 1 piece slate table. have you ever played on a bar table that is flat. 1 piece slate tends to tweak as it is not bolted to a frame like 3 piece is. moving a 1 piece slate table is very difficult to do. get 8 friends you really don't like and a lot of beer, cause they won't like you when the job is done. check out the olhausen champion pro or the grand champion. these tables are about half the price of gold crowns, they are easier to set up and move and can be done in and color you want. can also two tone the table(i.e. black with crome trim, red with blue trim, ect,ect.) these tables play great, quiet, and will last forever. also the rubber will never go dead, if it does then call olhausen, ask for Donnie and he will have the rubber replaced for you. or go to where you got the table, they will do it also. but, if you really want 1 1/4 slate olhausen will do it for you. the grand champion is one of the heaviest tables out there, weighing in at 1200 lbs. john
Diamond is not 1 piece slate. As far as thicker slate being better, my thinking is that the thicker slate is worth it, even if its just for the added weight.
Since I have never had the chance to play on an Olhausen table, can you tell me about the cut of the pockets, the rubber used for the cushions, capacity of the pockets etc...
Since I have never had the chance to play on an Olhausen table, can you tell me about the cut of the pockets, the rubber used for the cushions, capacity of the pockets etc...
wakuljr said:
the cut on olhausens are a little wider at the mouth then the throut. you need to be a little more accurate with them, can't hit the cushion a diamond up and still make the ball. the rubber is made by a company in l.a. exclusively for olh. it is the only US made cushion and the only one that 100% bonded to the rail. since it was developed in 1996, olhausen has only replaced one set of rubbers on a table, hence the lifetime warrenty.the rebound is the same on all parts of the cushions on every rail. i grew up on brunswicks(like most players) i find that olh.'s rubber is livelier and more accurate, my kicking game has gotten better. pocket capacity is about 7 balls i think, but if you want more it's just a matter of getting different pockets johnIndianaguy said:
pooltablemech
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There is a reason Diamond uses 50mm slates. They do make a difference in play. It makes for a more solid suface! And Diamond are mostly 3 piece slates.......always are on the Pro!
And as far as the rubber never going bad on those olhausens.......rubber goes bad some times, has nothing to do with who made a table. It has to do with rubber going bad. Either because of conditions or bad rubber and it just breaks down over time.
And as far as the rubber never going bad on those olhausens.......rubber goes bad some times, has nothing to do with who made a table. It has to do with rubber going bad. Either because of conditions or bad rubber and it just breaks down over time.
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CueHunter
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randyo said:
I am going to assume that you are buying a 9' table. Also, I am going to assume you take pool seriously. Olhausen makes a pretty good table with probably the best rails out there (accu-fast cushions). However, as far as playability and construction, you would be hard pressed to find a better table then a Gabriel. You should contact Joe Marra, he is the US rep and he is on this forum. He may still have a few slightly used ones from the pro tournament in Vegas. Check it out. Also, the Brunswick Gibson is a great table for around $5000. The Diamond Pro is a great playing table...you wouldn't be making a mistake in buying one. It is 3-piece slate and the center of the reinforced frame bolts to the slate to prevent center table sag. Hope this has been helpful.
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randyo
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Thanks for the info....actually I
I am really looking for an 8 ft table. I am building a new home and have enough space, area, for that size. I play pool recreationally and appreciate all the help I can get, regarding value, brand, etc. So, I am a novice at best, but want something that will take me well into the next level. Thanks. Randyo
I am really looking for an 8 ft table. I am building a new home and have enough space, area, for that size. I play pool recreationally and appreciate all the help I can get, regarding value, brand, etc. So, I am a novice at best, but want something that will take me well into the next level. Thanks. Randyo
CueHunter said:
I have an olhausen table and I love it. It is lightning fast and the cushions are perfect. I think my table plays better than the tables at the pool halls near me. Pockets on mine are tight, I have heard that some Olhausen's have more friendly pockets? not sure myself