Pool table recommendation?
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That looks awesome, does anyone know someone who moves tables from state to state?
I think the market may be different now because of Covid. Lots of people bought tables and that turned into very long lead times on new tables.
When I moved in 2006 I tried to sell my 9' Gold Crown 2. Two local table stores wouldn't even take it away for free, so the new owner got a free table (with very used cloth).
9 foot is harder to sell as too big for bad players and kids, and most houses it cant fit in.
and most people with big houses are rich and not dedicated pool players, and usually want a table that fits in with their living rooms.
if you want a furniture looking one you can get an olhausen. they are very decent and not a gc or diamond but new ones are half or less the price and older ones on craigslist can be almost free.
and most people with big houses are rich and not dedicated pool players, and usually want a table that fits in with their living rooms.
if you want a furniture looking one you can get an olhausen. they are very decent and not a gc or diamond but new ones are half or less the price and older ones on craigslist can be almost free.
McRitchie
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phreaticus
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Everyone will always tell you to just get a Diamond or Gold Crown, especially if you have $10k ish budget. I have a new GC6 TE in my own home. Obviously used versions of those in good condition is ideal, but can be hard to find especially post Covid. And wait times for new ones these days are said to be > 1 year., But there are plenty of other great solid tables that will look just fine in a family rec room and play plenty fine, even if/as you progress into higher level play. The following are some decent choices, if you can find them in your area - all are essentially copies or similar in style/play to a Gold Crown and their quality is not too far off, despite what many folks will tell you.
I personally (and I think most serious pool players) hate furniture style tables that are very common in home env, and usually pretty easy to find cheap on secondary used market. Aside from crappy looks/quality relative to commercial grade tables, their narrow rails & pocket/corner surfaces (designed to save room space) - make them harder & more uncomfortable to play. But, there are decent ones with solid frames and slates that could work fine. I don't know models etc, as I said I hate the look/play of them, and would never have one in my house.
As for Brunswick Anniversary - most seasoned pool players consider these & their fancier cousin the Centennial - to be the creme de la creme and nice restored ones from the 40-50's can easily go for $10-15k range, and can look & play amazing. There is a Brunswick FB group that you can join to see examples and get a bit educated. If you can share some info/pics with us here on the one you're considering, we can help you assess if it's worth the $10k or not.
As for making it fun/addictive for yourself and anyone else - make sure to get pockets no smaller than 4-9/16" mouth size and in general the smaller size table you go, 7, 8 vs 9 will be easier/funner for everyone. But a 9 ft with generous pockets will be good fun also. A very nice quality 8 ft table with generous pocket sizes sounds perfect for your situation.
Hope this helps, good luck.
- Olhausen Champion
- Gandy Big G
- AMF Grand Prix
- Hans Delta President V (note these are exact copies of Gold Crown 5 and construction/play is almost identical, new they are about 2/3 the cost of a new GC, ie $6k vs $9k).
I personally (and I think most serious pool players) hate furniture style tables that are very common in home env, and usually pretty easy to find cheap on secondary used market. Aside from crappy looks/quality relative to commercial grade tables, their narrow rails & pocket/corner surfaces (designed to save room space) - make them harder & more uncomfortable to play. But, there are decent ones with solid frames and slates that could work fine. I don't know models etc, as I said I hate the look/play of them, and would never have one in my house.
As for Brunswick Anniversary - most seasoned pool players consider these & their fancier cousin the Centennial - to be the creme de la creme and nice restored ones from the 40-50's can easily go for $10-15k range, and can look & play amazing. There is a Brunswick FB group that you can join to see examples and get a bit educated. If you can share some info/pics with us here on the one you're considering, we can help you assess if it's worth the $10k or not.
As for making it fun/addictive for yourself and anyone else - make sure to get pockets no smaller than 4-9/16" mouth size and in general the smaller size table you go, 7, 8 vs 9 will be easier/funner for everyone. But a 9 ft with generous pockets will be good fun also. A very nice quality 8 ft table with generous pocket sizes sounds perfect for your situation.
Hope this helps, good luck.
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Nyquil
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I would just buy a diamond buy once cry once (if you already dealt with glen he could source one for you most likely) or take a gamble on a Rasson they look pretty awesome. Nothing wrong with a sorted GC either but they are getting up there in price vs just buying a brand new table. If your not gonna play much just be diligent on craigslist etc you can get some banging deals on a lower tier table.
soyale
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congratulations!! How they rollin for ya?
Well... I haven't played a single game in about 10 years and the last was on an 8' so it's a bit rough.
The kids are loving it too. Now I'm not sure if I need to move it a foot to the left so the light is right in between the can lights or go outside the box and let the light be off center. I had it set up perfectly for playing and not thinking about the light placement.
soyale
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Well... I haven't played a single game in about 10 years and the last was on an 8' so it's a bit rough.
Now I'm not sure if I need to move it a foot to the left so the light is right in between the can lights or go outside the box and let the light be off center. I had it set up perfectly for playing and not thinking about the light placement.
it will come back to you. i took a similar break from pool, about 12 years, and now that i’ve been playing consistently again for about a year i’m starting to feel almost back up to speed. just have fun and pay attention to your mistakes and you will progress.
Where do you live?
If you are in the Northeast, I can get you a Diamond at a reasonable price.
I'm not perfectly up to date on table prices but good condition Pro-Am's for $2000 and GC III's for $1200 both sound like steals to me.
Yeah.... can I have directions to this alternate universe?
In post #29 he said he will see if the guy still has any left (he had a couple of each) if anybody is interested. OP is in Colorado so presumably they are in that general area.
The two GC3s (what Dave I thought they were based on the pic, do your own due diligence if you want one), are still available for $1200 each. The owner is not an expert in table manufacturers. Waiting on easier contact info, outside of FB.
I'd like to add that I get nothing from this, just trying to help someone hopefully find a great deal from someone else who treated me 100% fairly.
I'd like to add that I get nothing from this, just trying to help someone hopefully find a great deal from someone else who treated me 100% fairly.
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Go to craigslist or offer up. Many tables go unused and people move but do not want to move the table. Also many divorces cause them to sell at a steal price. Another good home table is oldhausen. Do not pay more that $1,500 for a good used table. What matters is the straightness and smoothness of one's stroke, not that the table is expensive.
I'd bet the price in the north east is at least 5,000. Good for you.