Kim Steel Bar Box

[zigcue]

I put this in the regular forum section and someone advised me to put it in the mechanics forum.
I have a chance of picking up a Kim Steel bar box. I will be using it as my home practice table. I would like to know how it plays , is it built well, is it worth picking it up for a home table, etc. I have only played on Diamonds and Valleys and would like to know how it compares to those. THNX

 

[Morgantownfats]

If they are built like the 9 footers you will be very happy. ONky draw back is they are hard to find parts for and a little tricy to recover. I had 10 of them at the hall i use to manage

 

[Doodlesbilliard]

Diamond

Hi,
I've worked on KS bar boxes as well as nine footers. They are tricky to recover. You'll figure it out but it's just not the same. I would say grab up a diamond. The resell value is much better thus lowering the cost of ownership. In the future (5-7 years) diamond will be industry standard. I think in the long run you'll just be happier. Not to mention pro cut pockets. They make you play so much more accurate. I have all pro cut nine foots in my room. I play everyday. Went to visit a nearby room recently. Matched up in a game I felt I was a dog in. To my surprise I stuck a 5 pack on this guy. Btw I have never ran more than 2 racks in my room. The difference was they had bucket gold crown's. Moral of the story...... Buy a pro cut Diamond. It will make you a better player. Hope that helps