Opinions on the Gold Crown V
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No firsthand but a friend played in a Tokyo 'hall that was all GC5's w/860. He said it played great. Frame/const. is much like the previous GC's. Mostly just different trim. Manual for a 5: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/gold-crown-5-jpegs-uploaded-version.493933/
Thanks. Got a chance on a really nice one I feel is reasonable and not far away. Brian.
I owned one for about three years and would still have it if it wasn't so expensive to move it from Hawaii to the mainland.
I thought it played great and didn't have any issues with it. A lot of people played on it and all said it was a great table.
I thought it played great and didn't have any issues with it. A lot of people played on it and all said it was a great table.
I know I’ve read some complaints that the fit and finish is not the best. Holes not matching Where they should be. Wood needs shaved down to fit. I feel Brunswick is now owned by a company that owns a bunch of business and I feel like it’s just a name to make money off of.
That being said your getting it on the secondary market so you aren’t paying full price and it will already have been set up So that’s a plus.
That being said your getting it on the secondary market so you aren’t paying full price and it will already have been set up So that’s a plus.
Those fit and finish issues have been around for 50 years, however. It's about the only bad thing about the GC line. Too bad they never corrected it
I played on a bunch of 8' GC5's in a room in Atlanta. They played perfect, the same as the GC4 and earlier GC's. The aesthetic of the 5 is my personal favorite out of GC1 through GC6, but of course that is personal preference. Matte black with the nickel trim.
I'd definitely get one if the price is good and its close to you.
The 5's are all new enough it should not need cushions or anything other than a re-cloth.
I'd definitely get one if the price is good and its close to you.
The 5's are all new enough it should not need cushions or anything other than a re-cloth.
played probably thousand hours on GC5's, that have withstood abuse in a pool hall with both bangers and players. they play great and bank true. can't speak about structural integrity, it took a real heavyweight drunken fight to see one shift the top from the legs, but it was soon repaired. my biggest gripe with all GCs is the metal castings. even when flush i just don't like them. in that regard 5's are better than 3's because there's no counter
In 40 yrs i've gotten black pocket smudges and one rapped knuckle. I've never done any cue damage on a GC. they were made to be used-abused in poolhalls and in that regard their fit/finish is adequate. i've seen a few where everything was flush so it must be set-up issues.
I’m a Brunswick fanboy. I’ve played on all the GCs except probably the II. Own the V. The V is my favorite and the IV is a very close second.
I’m no bank champion but I think all GCs bank the best and predictable. Maybe because that’s what I grew up playing on.
I think there’s no question about their integrity. For home use a GC should outlast its owner.
I’m no bank champion but I think all GCs bank the best and predictable. Maybe because that’s what I grew up playing on.
I think there’s no question about their integrity. For home use a GC should outlast its owner.
I did not like the appearance of the 5 when looking for a table. I passed and years later I started to like it but was discontinued. The fit is as good as the installer. Some say the 5 is an excellent table. Post on Talk to a Mechanic. You'll get good feedback there. If the price is right and condition is there go for it. Maybe have a mechanic look at it first. They have been around for a while... you might want to replace the rubber when reinstalling. Good luck...
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So that is what I have… a GC V tournament with factory 4.5” pockets…
Plays outstanding
I also play on many other brands of tables, and every table, in every place depending on temp, humidity, dirtiness plays slightly different, particularly when discussing banks.
If it is in good condition and set up correctly, a great table.
Ps I was impressed with the frame when they brought it in, very heavy duty
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Plays outstanding
I also play on many other brands of tables, and every table, in every place depending on temp, humidity, dirtiness plays slightly different, particularly when discussing banks.
If it is in good condition and set up correctly, a great table.
Ps I was impressed with the frame when they brought it in, very heavy duty
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I'm not a big GC lover but if it was fairly local and at the right price I would buy it and gladly keep it to play on. Especially if it was thr tournament edition with 4.5" pockets.
I'm always keeping my eyes open for one in my area even though I currently don't have a place to set it up.
I'm always keeping my eyes open for one in my area even though I currently don't have a place to set it up.
For me, this is the best table out there.