Pocket size

So, where exactly are the measurements taken for width, depth and angles?

I'd love corresponding pics with the tape measure and angle finder, if that's possible. Corner and side pockets.....
 
i have 4 inch pockets on my table side pockets are 4 1/2 and i love it the guy who did my table used a neopreme rubber instead of shims so where its shimmed it still plays like a regular rail
 
Donny is a really cool guy and a pretty good player. I will have him install my diamond fairly soon as well. I originally wanted the sub-rail itself extended. Its a nice little fee, but it might be worth it. I personally just want US Open like conditions, but talk to Donny he'll have some ideas on how to achieve your optimal pocket width.
 
Three.Two.N.D. said:
In the proces of getting pockets tightened on my table at home and was wondering what size yall would suggest for them? Going to have none other then Donny (sdbilliards) who I have heard nothing but great things about. I was thinking probably around 4.25 or 4.5 corners. Tried to do search here but nothing came up probably from me trying to use words that are too common in the forums. Thanks in advance for all the help.
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I have a Diamond Pro table with custom made 4.25 pockets from Diamond. It is a great table for practicing, but VERY demanding. The pockets slurp up balls better than Gold Crowns and other tables because of the trampoline effect (ball rebounding back and forth in the pocket even on medium speed shots if it comes off the rail into the pocket).

I also have a brand new Brunswick 4.5x9 table with double shimmed pockets (4.5) and Artimis (sp?) rails It plays real nice, but will have the trampline effect also.

I am assuming you are using this table to practice on. I am going to guess here that if you don't have a Diamond and are going to install triple shimmed pockets, then you are not going to get the ideal results.
 
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read this article by Roger Long that he posted on AZ

http://www.azbilliards.com/rogerlong/roger2.php

After reading it make some shims and put them in your pockets and see how the shelf gets smaller. Then use that info to determine how you table will play.


You can also tape those shims to get an idea on how they will change the table.
It may not be as realistic but will help make your decision.


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