CSI dumps Diamond for Predator tables

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Just received this in my inbox:

CueSports International (CSI), parent company of the BCA Pool League and USA Pool League, is excited to announce a truly groundbreaking partnership that makes Predator Apex the official pool table of CSI, the BCA Pool League and the USA Pool League. Predator Apex Premier League Edition tables will now be used in all CSI, BCA Pool League and USA Pool League events beginning with the CSI Western Canadian Championships, August 16-20, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
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CSI league events will use the 7-foot Predator Apex Premier League Edition table that has been meticulously designed as a collaboration between CSI and Predator for maximum performance, reliability, and fun. With its 25mm one-piece pure Brazilian slate, overbuilt frame and composite legs, each capable of supporting the entire weight of the table, it boasts strength and stability. With its 4.5 inch perfectly flush pockets, ultra-black matte fingerprint resistant finish, pocket sound dampening, tracks that prevent chalk from getting stuck in the table, and a ball return system designed to be quiet and keep the balls clean, every detail has been carefully considered to provide the ultimate league playing experience.
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Below are just a few of the upcoming events that will feature the new 7-foot Predator Apex Premier League Edition table:
  • Aug 16-20: CSI Western Canadian Championships
  • Sep 20-25: CSI Michigan State Championships
  • Oct 19-23: CSI Ohio State Championships
  • Nov 8-13: CSI Oklahoma State Championships
  • Nov 15-22: Caribbean CueSports International Expo
  • Feb 22-Mar 4: CueSports International Expo
  • Feb 22-Mar 4: BCA Pool League World Championships
  • Feb 22-Mar 4: USA Pool League National Championships
  • and many more to come!
 
It doesn't surprise me when you look at the CSI pro events which are using Predator tables.

I don't think it's necessarily a good move though but Predator must be offering them more.
 
easy-e said:
Looks like we're going to see a lot of Diamond bar tables for sale soon!
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I very much doubt it

Most bars and pool rooms where leagues are played aren’t going to swap out their Diamond tables just because some of their leagues have changed their sponsorship.

I play 95% of my pool and Diamonds. I’ve never played on a Predator. Can anybody tell us how they play compared to the Diamond?
 
David in FL said:
I very much doubt it

Most bars and pool rooms where leagues are played aren’t going to swap out their Diamond tables just because some of their leagues have changed their sponsorship.

I play 95% of my pool and Diamonds. I’ve never played on a Predator. Can anybody tell us how they play compared to the Diamond?
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He was talking about the businesses that provide tables for tournaments like in Vegas.... not bars and pool rooms.
 
jtompilot said:
Puke.

I wonder what they're going to do with the U.S.Open in Vegas. Griff's has all Diamond tables.
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jtompilot said:
Puke.

I wonder what they're going to do with the U.S.Open in Vegas. Griff's has all Diamond tables.
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The Open at Griffs is not run in a large venue where CSI has league tournaments running next to pro events. Those league tables are 7". Just changing pro side to match.

I wonder how the league players will adjust.
 
David in FL said:
I very much doubt it

Most bars and pool rooms where leagues are played aren’t going to swap out their Diamond tables just because some of their leagues have changed their sponsorship.

I play 95% of my pool and Diamonds. I’ve never played on a Predator. Can anybody tell us how they play compared to the Diamond?
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I was referring to the 250-300 tables that CSI was using at their expos.
 
Pred. has been CSI's partner for a few yrs now. The new CSI/Pred Pro Series just strengthened the link. This is no big surprise.
 
This reminds me of when Steve Jobs was CEO of both Apple and Pixar, he picked Intel based machines rather than Macs, to populate the huge render farms Pixar used to make all their animated movies.
 
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