Identify a pool table

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I have a 8 foot 3 piece slate table. There is no markings with exception, MADE IN CHINA under , nothing else. It does have steel rails under it, plastic pockets. My wife bought for me about 19 years ago for around 1000.00. Not sure how that relates to todays pricing. I have some photos of it. Basically, I need to recover the table as well, replace the rails. I measured the rail to be 1 9/16 " to tip of bumper to the slate, where the ball would contact. So I believe the rails are K66. Knowing this is not a Diamond table, I do shoot APA and tournaments, I want to get he speed and playability of a faster table. Since I can only work with what I have, getting new parts for it is the best way I can achieve that. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please pass it along.\\

the table also had an option to have the balls return to the end but she decided not to have that
 

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Photos added, they were too big to start had to re-size them.

thanks

I was thinking Somonis as well. Seems to be the better cloth for true action and speed. Now if I can determine the best rails. I like the way a diamond rail acts, so that would be more to my liking. The rails on this table due to long time inactivity in corner of basement, feel like stones instead of rubber, can not even push them in, but it is 19 years old.

I do believe they are K66 rails. I guess I need to pop the sides off and get a true measurement
 
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Hi welcome. Are you planning on doing the work yourself, or hiring a table mechanic? We have a bunch of mechanics on this forum, one may see your post and help you better (I'm not a mechanic).

Sorry if the below is basic info, we are unsure of your knowledge level.

In general, Simonis cloth will be the fastest, and also the most expensive. Its about $300 range just for the cloth, not including the installation labor. There are some knock-off brands for less, that some people really like as well.

Brand new phenolic resin balls will also make your table play faster. If your balls are not commercial quality, and instead home-market quality, they may be the softer plastic that gets super dinged up over time. A new phenolic set is about 150 for the cheapest one, to about 300 for the top of the line. Aramith and Cyclop are the two brands to look for. Getting a ball polisher can also help speed up your old balls, and/or keep a new set in tip top shape.

Are your cushions worse than when the table was new? Or are they the same in bounce, but you just want more bounce than even when it was new?

If you end up hiring a table mechanic, they might have a good deal on the whole set for you. Balls, cloth, cushions, etc.
 
I see your earlier response, as I was typing mine. You seem knowledgeable:) We have an ask the mechanics section, they might be able to tell you exactly what cushion fits your table.
 
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