Looking for the best all around 9ft table

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thenaturalpoolplayer

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I would like to dabble in straight pool and see if I can break 1000. I also like to play 9 ball and 10 ball. I only play 8 ball on 7ft tables. I don't play 1 pocket or banks...thats for the old guys.

So should I get a:
  1. Gold Crown III, IV, V or VI tournament edition?
  2. Or a Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" league pockets
  3. Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" pro cut pockets
  4. Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/4" pro cut pockets

I realize all the high runs in straight pool are done on Gold Crowns with buckets...how are these tables for 9 ball or 10 ball compared to the Pro Am? The Pro Am with league cut 4 1/2" might be best choice for straight pool on the Diamond, but maybe not the best for 9 ball or 10 ball. I currently have a Diamond Professional with 4 1/4" pro cut pockets (from the factory) and it is challenging...not sure its fun though...forget about it for straight pool...doubt anybody could break 100 on it.

My conclusion is basically the Gold crown for straight pool, and the Diamond Pro Am 4 1/2" pro cut pockets for 9 ball or 10 ball. For the best all arounder I would say the Gold crown or perhaps the Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" league cut pockets. I guess it comes down to if I am going to play more straight pool or 9/10 ball.
 
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thenaturalpoolplayer said:
I would like to dabble in straight pool and see if I can break 1000. I also like to play 9 ball and 10 ball. I only play 8 ball on 7ft tables. I don't play 1 pocket or banks...thats for the old guys.

So should I get a:
  1. Gold Crown III, IV, V or VI tournament edition?
  2. Or a Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" league pockets
  3. Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" pro cut pockets
  4. Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/4" pro cut pockets

I realize all the high runs in straight pool are done on Gold Crowns with buckets...how are these tables for 9 ball or 10 ball compared to the Pro Am? The Pro Am with league cut 4 1/2" might be best choice for straight pool on the Diamond, but maybe not the best for 9 ball or 10 ball. I currently have a Diamond Professional with 4 1/4" pro cut pockets (from the factory) and it is challenging...not sure its fun though...forget about it for straight pool...doubt anybody could break 100 on it.

My conclusion is basically the Gold crown for straight pool, and the Diamond Pro Am 4 1/2" pro cut pockets for 9 ball or 10 ball. For the best all arounder I would say the Gold crown or perhaps the Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" league cut pockets. I guess it comes down to if I am going to play more straight pool or 9/10 ball.
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thenaturalpoolplayer said:
I would like to dabble in straight pool and see if I can break 1000. I also like to play 9 ball and 10 ball. I only play 8 ball on 7ft tables. I don't play 1 pocket or banks...thats for the old guys.

So should I get a:
  1. Gold Crown III, IV, V or VI tournament edition?
  2. Or a Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" league pockets
  3. Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" pro cut pockets
  4. Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/4" pro cut pockets

I realize all the high runs in straight pool are done on Gold Crowns with buckets...how are these tables for 9 ball or 10 ball compared to the Pro Am? The Pro Am with league cut 4 1/2" might be best choice for straight pool on the Diamond, but maybe not the best for 9 ball or 10 ball. I currently have a Diamond Professional with 4 1/4" pro cut pockets (from the factory) and it is challenging...not sure its fun though...forget about it for straight pool...doubt anybody could break 100 on it.

My conclusion is basically the Gold crown for straight pool, and the Diamond Pro Am 4 1/2" pro cut pockets for 9 ball or 10 ball. For the best all arounder I would say the Gold crown or perhaps the Diamond Pro Am with 4 1/2" league cut pockets. I guess it comes down to if I am going to play more straight pool or 9/10 ball.
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If missed balls count toward the run (like the famous 6 Ball) you'll be able to break 1000 in a week with all your natural talent. Which table, won't matter much.
 
Major decision flip a coin. Diamond or GoldCrown w/4.5. Good luck getting a good installation. Hire a detective to find the right mechanic. Anyway it’s all about the right table. The right cue and tip. They say it’s the arrow. Even a caveman can run 100 with the right pockets.
 
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thenaturalpoolplayer said:
Come on guys this is a big decision.
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And because of this searching the answer on a forum ist stupid. Test the tables, see which one you like.
There are people that prefer GC and people that prefer Diamond. Straight pool on small pockets is frustrating for most guys.
With you image here on these forums you should have 5 1/8 inch pockets to have a decent chance to run 40 once in your lifetime.
 
I'd get something that you play on regularly. What's in the pool halls you regularly play in? I see a ton of Brunswick's in my area but people love them diamonds.
 
GoldCrown said:
Major decision flip a coin. Diamond or GoldCrown w/4.5. Good luck getting a good installation. Hire a detective to find the right mechanic. Anyway it’s all about the right table. The right cue and tip. They say it’s the arrow. Even a caveman can run 100 with the right pockets.
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kanzzo said:
And because of this searching the answer on a forum ist stupid. Test the tables, see which one you like.
There are people that prefer GC and people that prefer Diamond. Straight pool on small pockets is frustrating for most guys.
With you image here on these forums you should have 5 1/8 inch pockets to have a decent chance to run 40 once in your lifetime.
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I have a great mechanic so no problem there. I think I will go with the Pro am 4 1/2 standard pro cut pockets to match my 7ft. I have played on Gold crowns and from I remember people couldn't wait to get off of them for the diamonds...but my experience as most with the gold crowns were dingy pool halls with loose old cloth and bumpers.

I think the answer is gold crown for straight pool, diamond pro am for 9/10 ball, 7ft diamond or valley for 8 ball.
 
thenaturalpoolplayer said:
I have a great mechanic so no problem there. I think I will go with the Pro am 4 1/2 standard pro cut pockets to match my 7ft. I have played on Gold crowns and from I remember people couldn't wait to get off of them for the diamonds...but my experience as most with the gold crowns were dingy pool halls with loose old cloth and bumpers.

I think the answer is gold crown for straight pool, diamond pro am for 9/10 ball, 7ft diamond or valley for 8 ball.
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wtf .... learn to play on anything .... no special table for any special anything ... BTW burn 7ft tables to ground
 
thenaturalpoolplayer said:
I have a great mechanic so no problem there. I think I will go with the Pro am 4 1/2 standard pro cut pockets to match my 7ft. I have played on Gold crowns and from I remember people couldn't wait to get off of them for the diamonds...but my experience as most with the gold crowns were dingy pool halls with loose old cloth and bumpers.

I think the answer is gold crown for straight pool, diamond pro am for 9/10 ball, 7ft diamond or valley for 8 ball.
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There is no answer. No rules. Buy what you like.... certain circumstances will dictate what you end up with. I wanted a GC6..but ended with a Diamond Professional for various reasons. I'm not unhappy. I really wanted a Mark Gregory but not waiting a year.
 
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