The GC6. It's a new style that's loved or hated. I think the GC got killed style wise . It should be called CG6plus or something like that. The overlapping pocket castings gotta go. They would look better in bronze.
The Diamond is as functional/durable as can be. A build well plain Jane. There's an interesting balance comparing Diamond & GC6. Cannot not go wrong with either table.
Trent.... If you had to choose a Pro or GC6 for your personal table...which one and why.
I am going to say this first: I LOVE BOTH TABLES AND SELL THEM BOTH!!
That one is easy, I would go with a GC6. Having recently installed 2 of them, one new and one floor model. I like the construction better. I also like all the cool metal trim pieces. Yeah I hear you guys out their cussing me because you have been banging your $2k + cues on those in-animate objects and then blaming them!! HAHAHAHAHA.
I feel the construction is close on the 2 tables. Its no secret where the Professional design obviously came from. Yes Diamond did things much differently, but, the base design is obvious. Not to mention they originally came with Brunswick Superspeed Cushions on them, then Championship Fleetwood, then their own black k55 Diamond and then finally Artemis on the 9's only
I am always gonna go solid wood beams for the frame over man made beams. Slate-screws strip out MUCH easier on the manmade beams. The GC6 frame is better because it is solid wood. Also the Pedestal legs on a Pro are made of high density Fiberboard & poplar and veneered with oak on the front/ back of the faces, the side caps are solid oak, but this offers nothing to the build of the legs.
The GC6 pedestals use plywood and poplar glued and nailed. Construction is far better IMO.
I do not play at tournaments, if I were tryin to do those things I would go Diamond Professional. The shelf depth makes them way more difficult to play on and the Diamond Pro Am is the standard at the moment.
The Gold Crown banks like a dream. No one can deny that. With Pro or Super Pro Cut pocket they play tough too.
Gotta run, U-Toledo HomeComing Football Game! I am a Knight of Columbus and we operate one of the concession stands, gotta put my time in today! See ya
Trent from Toledo