I personally like Vally Bar Boxes, and think DIAMONDS are over rated. Almost all the BARS in Phoenix have VALLEYS!!!
I like Valley tables also and this design change is the best thing they've done to their tables. I have banged my break cue shaft on those metal raised corners more times than I care to remember.
I don't know how much you've played on Diamond 7' tables, but I don't see how you can say "they're over rated". I got the chance to play on a number of different Diamond 7' tables this year when the TAP Pool League Nationals were held here in Charleston and i've never seen a 7' table that played so much like a 9' table before. The Diamond tables are the best table i've ever hit a ball on and i'd give a lot to have one in my home.......
James