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YaktyYak

YaktyYak

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Is the ball polisher worth it? Or just better keep your balls clean with paper towels and some kind of mild detergent? This is for home application. $700 a pop.

Also the diamond table light, is there any cheaper alternatives that are just as good?, or if you are already spending the money for a diamond table, myaswell throw the light in with it? Those aren't cheap at $400 to $500 each.- again for home application.

Just looking for opinions. Thanks guys.
 
I would not go for the ball cleaner. I know pool halls that don't even go for it ( they should for sure).

You can keep a set of balls a lot cleaner at home. You can get the aramith polish and microfiber cloth. Also you can take them to the local pool room and have them clean them for you if needed. Save your money on that.

If you like the light, I would go for it. It is a nice touch to have a matching light. I have seen these, I personally like them.
 
Yeah i wouldnt throw down that much money for a ball polisher but i would buy the light for sure, looks good and matches the dymondwood.

btw did you already buy the table, if you havent yet i think you can get a package deal with the light included.
 
I picked up a used diamond light @ an action for a very resonable price. I had toyed with the idea of creating my own light box, but after I found this auction, I scrapped that plan. All items (except the side skirts) are stock electral lighting components. the most complex part of the diamond light are the side skirts.

Parts you can pick up at any electric supply shop

9 ft. flourescent utility fixtures
Diffuser grates.

If you are handy you can make something that works as well as the diamond light.
 
JXMIKE said:
Yeah i wouldnt throw down that much money for a ball polisher but i would buy the light for sure, looks good and matches the dymondwood.

btw did you already buy the table, if you havent yet i think you can get a package deal with the light included.
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I have found two tables for sale. However 1 of them doesn't come with the diamond light. The diamond light is very sharp looking and matches a pro am perfectly. However I was just inquiring if there was another light out there that produced great results (minimal ball shadows without being to bright) that was lower in price. I look at brunswicks lights for their tables and they want a gazillion dollars for it. :grin: :rolleyes:

This will be my first table and I didn't even want to screw around and get something I wouldn't be happy with only to want to get a diamond down the road. So I am trying to do it right the first time and have something that I will want to have around forever instead of having regrets by going a cheaper route. Thanks.

-Kyle
 
YaktyYak said:
...I was just inquiring if there was another light out there that produced great results (minimal ball shadows without being to bright) that was lower in price.
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If you have a minimal set of tools and a similarly minimal set of skills you can put together your own, quite serviceable, table light.

parts:

2 * dual 8' electronic ballast fluorescent lights
2 * silver egg-crate louvers
1 * 2' 1" x 8' 1" (inside dimensions) x 8" tall box to hold the lights

I don't remember the exact costs, but the lights are on the order of $50 each, and the egg-crate louvers are ~$23 each, for a total of $150 for the functional part of the light. You can get these items at Home Depot.

Box construction details are left to the reader, but it can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. I used red oak planking and added routing that matched my Connelly table. However, AC plywood with a painted finish would also do nicely. Just so long as it's sturdy and has cross-members to accept hooks for hanging, and to support the lights from the top.

This is, functionally, the 'mini' Diamond light, without the superior build quality (depending, of course, on your skills - :)) . Use the bulbs that Diamond recommends.

This light is an outstanding performer (as would be the corresponding Diamond product.) The full-size light could be similarly produced, with double the aforementioned parts. However, having played under the 'mini' for a while now, I'm not sure the added expense or construction time would be justified.

Good luck.
 
YaktyYak said:
Is the ball polisher worth it? Or just better keep your balls clean with paper towels and some kind of mild detergent? This is for home application. $700 a pop.

Also the diamond table light, is there any cheaper alternatives that are just as good?, or if you are already spending the money for a diamond table, myaswell throw the light in with it? Those aren't cheap at $400 to $500 each.- again for home application.

Just looking for opinions. Thanks guys.
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Diamond now has a home version ball polisher for $450.00, and it works great;)

Glen
 
LED light?

Somebody on here was making a light with hundreds of LED's if I remember correctly. The fancy version was around $600 with plainer versions available, again if I remember correctly. It was getting very good reports and seems like might be a better way to go than fluorescents or standard bulbs. Less heat, less energy, and a better quality of light than fluorescents I believe. Might be worth looking into.

I kept the cloth fairly clean on my home table and as seldom as the balls needed cleaning and polishing doing it by hand wasn't an issue. I usually gave them a quick wipe down after play and that lasted for months. One thing you might consider is a table cover. A lot of stuff floating around in the air and if you keep that off of your table except during play the cloth lasts longer and balls stay cleaner.

Hu
 
Thanks all for the replies.


ShootingArts said:
Somebody on here was making a light with hundreds of LED's if I remember correctly. The fancy version was around $600 with plainer versions available, again if I remember correctly. It was getting very good reports and seems like might be a better way to go than fluorescents or standard bulbs. Less heat, less energy, and a better quality of light than fluorescents I believe. Might be worth looking into.

I kept the cloth fairly clean on my home table and as seldom as the balls needed cleaning and polishing doing it by hand wasn't an issue. I usually gave them a quick wipe down after play and that lasted for months. One thing you might consider is a table cover. A lot of stuff floating around in the air and if you keep that off of your table except during play the cloth lasts longer and balls stay cleaner.

Hu
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That sounds pretty cool, I would just be afraid it might be too good for light and might be too bright though. Would have to see one in person.

Oh yeah, table cover is a must, especially with cats and dogs in the house. Don't want pet hair on it or incase the cat jumps on it in which case it would get a big boot in the ass, :deadhorse: (pretend the horse is a cat) lol, :D . And I am sure in the tables off time, it may be used as a place to fold clothes, lol. I am sure a few people on here are guilty of that.

-Kyle
 
I had a light made that matches my Diamond Pro. It cost about the same as the Diamond light. It has 6 of the 8 ft bulbs where the Diamond has four so it lights the table beautifully. I don't know of any that would be as good as the Diamond.

I can't justify paying that much for a home ball polisher. My little home made polisher works fine. I cut the bottom out of a bucket so it's about 4" high. Lined it with carpet and hold a car polisher in my hand. I use auto finish swirl remover to clean and polish the balls and then a product called Brillianize to get the lint and/or static-caused dust off.
 
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Diamond has exceelent products with the table, ball polisher, and lights. they are a little pricey, but if u can afford go for it
 
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