K55 - Cushions. Superspeed Vrs ? Similar content

[PickPocket]

Hello, looking to tune up my OS 8ft Centurion. Currently has the Brunswick K55 Superspeed Cushions. I've enjoyed the way it plays, but it gets played a lot, thinking it might be time to replace/upgrade. Here's my question: Are these the best playing? is there a difference between the actual Brunswick SS's and other K55 Profile Cushions? Recommendations/Advice please. Also I would like to tighten up the pockets from 4.75" to 4.5", I'm assuming I would need to buy 9ft Rubber and have the mechanic modify/trim as needed?

Thank you in advance AZB!

 

[bradsh98]

Hello, looking to tune up my OS 8ft Centurion. Currently has the Brunswick K55 Superspeed Cushions. I've enjoyed the way it plays, but it gets played a lot, thinking it might be time to replace/upgrade. Here's my question: Are these the best playing? is there a difference between the actual Brunswick SS's and other K55 Profile Cushions? Recommendations/Advice please. Also I would like to tighten up the pockets from 4.75" to 4.5", I'm assuming I would need to buy 9ft Rubber and have the mechanic modify/trim as needed?

Thank you in advance AZB!

Brunswick Superspeed are a fantastic playing cushion. Diamond "black" K55 cushions are the same profile, and play very similarly, at around half the cost. However, the Diamond cushions have a strong rubber chemical odor. It may not be noticeable in your environment, but it could be a consideration, if your table is in your living space.

There are other companies that offer a K55 profile, but you have to be very careful. Diamond is the only profile that I have found to be a fairly exact match to Superspeed.
Championship (MBS) and others are not the same profile. In fact, if you install Championship K55 cushions on the same sub-rail, the nose height will be nearly 1/16" lower than that of Superspeed cushions. That's not a bad thing, if you like your table to play springy. However, there is a possibility that balls could hop on rebound, once the cloth gets dirty/worn in.

If you are hiring someone to do the work (recommended), DO NOT buy your own materials. Tell him what you want, and source everything through him. It will likely save you money. If he would prefer that you supply the materials, you should probably find a new guy, as he's not reputable enough to have a relationship with distributors.

 

[fastone371]

Brunswick Superspeed are a fantastic playing cushion. Diamond "black" K55 cushions are the same profile, and play very similarly, at around half the cost. However, the Diamond cushions have a strong rubber chemical odor. It may not be noticeable in your environment, but it could be a consideration, if your table is in your living space.

There are other companies that offer a K55 profile, but you have to be very careful. Diamond is the only profile that I have found to be a fairly exact match to Superspeed.
Championship (MBS) and others are not the same profile. In fact, if you install Championship K55 cushions on the same sub-rail, the nose height will be nearly 1/16" lower than that of Superspeed cushions. That's not a bad thing, if you like your table to play springy. However, there is a possibility that balls could hop on rebound, once the cloth gets dirty/worn in.

If you are hiring someone to do the work (recommended), DO NOT buy your own materials. Tell him what you want, and source everything through him. It will likely save you money. If he would prefer that you supply the materials, you should probably find a new guy, as he's not reputable enough to have a relationship with distributors.

I had my GCI sub-rails modified for Artemis Intercontinental K66's (I think cause Artemis labels K55 as IC K66, correct?) will I be able to glue on Superspeeds in the future if I choose to??

 

[TrxR]

Hello, looking to tune up my OS 8ft Centurion. Currently has the Brunswick K55 Superspeed Cushions. I've enjoyed the way it plays, but it gets played a lot, thinking it might be time to replace/upgrade. Here's my question: Are these the best playing? is there a difference between the actual Brunswick SS's and other K55 Profile Cushions? Recommendations/Advice please. Also I would like to tighten up the pockets from 4.75" to 4.5", I'm assuming I would need to buy 9ft Rubber and have the mechanic modify/trim as needed?

Thank you in advance AZB!

I don't think you can just use longer cushions to tighten up the pockets. Ai believe the subrails need modified

 

[PickPocket]

Brunswick Superspeed are a fantastic playing cushion. Diamond "black" K55 cushions are the same profile, and play very similarly, at around half the cost. However, the Diamond cushions have a strong rubber chemical odor. It may not be noticeable in your environment, but it could be a consideration, if your table is in your living space.

There are other companies that offer a K55 profile, but you have to be very careful. Diamond is the only profile that I have found to be a fairly exact match to Superspeed.
Championship (MBS) and others are not the same profile. In fact, if you install Championship K55 cushions on the same sub-rail, the nose height will be nearly 1/16" lower than that of Superspeed cushions. That's not a bad thing, if you like your table to play springy. However, there is a possibility that balls could hop on rebound, once the cloth gets dirty/worn in.

If you are hiring someone to do the work (recommended), DO NOT buy your own materials. Tell him what you want, and source everything through him. It will likely save you money. If he would prefer that you supply the materials, you should probably find a new guy, as he's not reputable enough to have a relationship with distributors.

Ok thank you!