Why didn't you just by their super sweet case and balls set up?
http://www.delta-13.com/accessories/Delta-13-case
Need advice on Delta 13 racks.
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Why didn't you just by their super sweet case and balls set up?
http://www.delta-13.com/accessories/Delta-13-case
This is actually a really good point. You can't get a tight rack with a delta or MBR if the balls are different sizes,
which is very common in most pool rooms. You will get gaps that cannot be fixed without shuffling balls around,
which is very tedious.
That being said, recently I got to watch Brandon Shuff in two 9b tournaments, both rack your own.
Using no magic rack and worn balls he would pop in the wing ball every time with almost a hard
stop shot, even though one of the pool rooms has very irregular balls and shitty broken wooden racks.
He didn't sweat over the rack for hours either. So either he plays the gaps or he has figured out how
to eliminate them pretty quickly and easily.
Maybe it's neither the balls nor the rack, and what matters most is the racker (and breaker).
Yes, and yes. I've noticed over the years, while working on my break, that the quality of how the balls are racked, is just important or more important than your break shot. A bad breaker can make balls with a good racker...
A good alternative carry-case option
That is a REALLY NICE case for the ball set and rack! Wow.
For those that may not have access to a craftsman to make such a case, there is a workaround (I personally have done this).
Go to http://masterrack.com/products.html and on the right side of the page, you'll see that they offer a good-quality "pleather" carry case that the Delta-13 rack products fit into PERFECTLY:
It's heavy duty, of good quality, and I can attest to its suitability of use due to the fact I'd been using this case to carry my Delta-13 Elite for more than 5 years now. The only downside is that it has "MasterRack" stitched on its side, but you can color the threading with a black Sharpie to make it less noticeable.
Hope this is helpful!
-Sean
That is a REALLY NICE case for the ball set and rack! Wow.
For those that may not have access to a craftsman to make such a case, there is a workaround (I personally have done this).
Go to http://masterrack.com/products.html and on the right side of the page, you'll see that they offer a good-quality "pleather" carry case that the Delta-13 rack products fit into PERFECTLY:
It's heavy duty, of good quality, and I can attest to its suitability of use due to the fact I'd been using this case to carry my Delta-13 Elite for more than 5 years now. The only downside is that it has "MasterRack" stitched on its side, but you can color the threading with a black Sharpie to make it less noticeable.
Hope this is helpful!
-Sean
I love it that you are so detail oriented!
I never knew the difference between them and was ready to get the regular rack, but I don't want to buy Asian-made cast products. I'll continue to save my pennies for the real thing.
FWIW I just went to their website and they said the regular racks have a powder coating compared to the hard anodizing that is found on the Elite. Yes, powder coating is prone to chipping. It also has a thickness to it, which means that areas with missing powder coat might allow balls to spread slightly outward, basically defeating the purpose of a high-precison rack.
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Heh, heh... I should have read the rest of the posts before making this one. Seems like all my points have already been addressed.
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You won't have to save those pennies. The "Select" product (which, model-wise, is in-between the regular cast-rack and the high-end Elite model) has all of the same precision construction features of the Elite model (including anodizing), yet is not much more than the cast model in price.
On both counts -- exactly! I think the "Select" model is what you're looking for:
Don't forget the leather inserts:
http://delta-13.com/accessories/Leather-Inserts
Hope this is helpful!
-Sean
You won't have to save those pennies. The "Select" product (which, model-wise, is in-between the regular cast-rack and the high-end Elite model) has all of the same precision construction features of the Elite model (including anodizing), yet is not much more than the cast model in price.
On both counts -- exactly! I think the "Select" model is what you're looking for:
Don't forget the leather inserts:
http://delta-13.com/accessories/Leather-Inserts
Hope this is helpful!
-Sean
It's like I tell everyone that plays pool with me in my basement. You can't play pool without a bright red anodized aluminum rack with real python skin inserts. It's just common damn sense!!!
Aw man! Are you sure the pink one to support a breast cancer cure isn't more amenable?
i have a friend who asked me to sell his Delta 13 elite, he told me its brand new in the box with coa.... he is asking 110 for it.. so if anybody is interested in it.. i can check it out and make sure its perfect.. so i would say 110+ shipping...
chris
chris
You are absolutely spot on. I bought my Elite because I had a brand new set of Centennials. I bought the Centennials because I just had new cushions and Simonis installed and the old yellow Centennials would not work properly on new cloth. Now I just need to find a deal on some Aramiths so I can rotate balls.:grin:
Aren't the Centennials made by Aramith now? aren't they basically the same?
Aw man! Are you sure the pink one to support a breast cancer cure isn't more amenable?
It's not for Breast cancer it's for WPBA. WAAY more important...
Delta-13Rack
DELTA-13
What a great discussion! It took me a while to catch up and it seems as though you got all of your questions answered. I will tell you a couple things about our Select rack. It was created a couple months ago after we purchased a new CAD software. It is made of 6061 aluminum, anodized with ergonomic grip just like the Elite rack. It has 3 sleek sides and is offered in black and grey. This rack came out to put a low cost, high quality product out in the market.
Although, the Elite rack is measured from our CMM machine to make sure it is a perfect triangle, the Select racks are coming out just as great as the Elites are without the measurement.
A cool tid bit: Our racks identify undersized balls. When your racking and the balls are spinning, place those balls at the back/bottom of the rack for a tighter rack. Tighter rack = more balls in the pockets!
If you have any other questions let me know or email me at sales@executivebilliards.com. I hope this helps!
The Delta-13 Team
Awesome!!! Thanks for the info!
Why didn't you just by their super sweet case and balls set up?
http://www.delta-13.com/accessories/Delta-13-case
First time I'm seeing this, thanks.... I think when I bought the rack several years ago, Delta 13 did not have any other products like they do now. They were brand new to the pool world.
I work in a consumer products company, and asked a favor of one of my coworkers in the softgoods design department to sew me a case
I'm curious, are the corners of the Elite and/or Select rack dowelled in place before assembly? I'm kind of wanting to take mine apart now, but I read the screws have loctite on them. Any chance of showing a picture of the unassembled parts?
A curious engineer here
I'm curious, are the corners of the Elite and/or Select rack dowelled in place before assembly? I'm kind of wanting to take mine apart now, but I read the screws have loctite on them. Any chance of showing a picture of the unassembled parts?
A curious engineer here
I second that. Very cool product, hoping to get mine today!!!
RiCHiE$RiCH
Banned
I got my delta-13 elite rack in the mail today and I love it. As far as the sound goes its not that loud, it sounds like quality to me. Great rack.
I made it to the pool room tonight that has Delta 13 "Regular" racks on its tables. Below are two pictures. Now remember, this is in a commercial room where everyone just throws the balls in....
