Pool Table Suggestions

Nick8400

Nick8400

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Looking for some help from the experts!!

I have a 13x17 space in the basement for a 7 foot table. I do not have a straight shot in so it will have to be a 3 piece slate. I obviously would love a Diamond Pro-Am. I am just wondering if anyone can suggest a good table with less of a price tag. I was hoping just to throw a Valley bar box down there until I could pinch some pennies for the Diamond, but I don't think Valley makes a 3 piece slate? Anyway, just looking for some input and advice. This is my first house and this will be my first pool table purchase. I am inclined just to wait until I can afford the Diamond. But I am open to any suggestions experienced table owners might have.

Thanks so much for your time!!
 
Valley barbox slate is not that heavy (about 250-300 lbs). Two people can easily carry it down stairs, even with a turn. If that's all you can afford, get it. At least you'll have a pool table. Then save your money for a Diamond.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
 
Nick,

If you are really set on buying a Diamond 7' table, they will make you a multi-slate Pro version. Spoke with Greg Sullivan about that last year. Not sure of the price but it will be expensive.

If you can settle for a correctly set up Valley, the slate is "only" two hundred pounds. Two people could lift and carry it. Even up a staircase or through bends between rooms. A Valley with Ridgeback rails and Simonis cloth will play more than 95% like a Diamond. You will also have the advantage of choosing size and shape of the pockets!

Lyn
 
Scott Lee said:
Valley barbox slate is not that heavy (about 250-300 lbs). Two people can easily carry it down stairs, even with a turn. If that's all you can afford, get it. At least you'll have a pool table. Then save your money for a Diamond.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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Possibly you can find one and have it delivered/installed. Also research some local table techs. Maybe they have access to a good quality used table.
 
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Scott Lee said:
Valley barbox slate is not that heavy (about 250-300 lbs). Two people can easily carry it down stairs, even with a turn. If that's all you can afford, get it. At least you'll have a pool table. Then save your money for a Diamond.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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Getting the slate in may not be the problem, it may just be the body of the table that is the problem.....and a Valley don't unassemble like a Diamond does;)
 
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cardiac kid said:
Nick,

If you are really set on buying a Diamond 7' table, they will make you a multi-slate Pro version. Spoke with Greg Sullivan about that last year. Not sure of the price but it will be expensive.

If you can settle for a correctly set up Valley, the slate is "only" two hundred pounds. Two people could lift and carry it. Even up a staircase or through bends between rooms. A Valley with Ridgeback rails and Simonis cloth will play more than 95% like a Diamond. You will also have the advantage of choosing size and shape of the pockets!

Lyn
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The Diamond ProAm can be installed anywhere ANY other table can be installed if it has the 3 piece slate....because the body will completely disassemble.
 
cardiac kid said:
Nick,

If you are really set on buying a Diamond 7' table, they will make you a multi-slate Pro version. Spoke with Greg Sullivan about that last year. Not sure of the price but it will be expensive.

If you can settle for a correctly set up Valley, the slate is "only" two hundred pounds. Two people could lift and carry it. Even up a staircase or through bends between rooms. A Valley with Ridgeback rails and Simonis cloth will play more than 95% like a Diamond. You will also have the advantage of choosing size and shape of the pockets!

Lyn
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200lbs?.....ok:thumbup:
 
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The valley 7' cougar weighs in at 710 lbs. the old 7 Panther valley weighed 670lbs.
The slate is about half the weight of the table.




Rob.M
 
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realkingcobra said:
The Diamond ProAm can be installed anywhere ANY other table can be installed if it has the 3 piece slate....because the body will completely disassemble.
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So if I have a smart diamond table that's a 1 piece slate I can get 3 piece slate in the future?
 
Well I ordered my 7 foot Diamond Pro-Am with 3 piece slate it was not a problem at all. The fact is they do not want to send out a one piece if there are stairs involved anyhow.

I recommend buying from Heath at Manning Cues he is actually more straightforward then Diamond is. Also, with a little research you might find a few other really high end tables available but the price tag might be the problem there. Also Diamond may work out financing for you if you ask.
 
realkingcobra said:
200lbs?.....ok:thumbup:
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Glen,

Did you notice I said slate is 200 pounds?

Diamond told me the slate for a 7 foot Pro/Am weights roughly 400 pounds and is 1 inch thick. The Valley slate is roughly 1/2 inch thick so I guessed at 200. Sorry if my number was low. Just re-stretched seven Valley cloths. Weight seemed about right.

Lyn
 
Nick8400 said:
I am inclined just to wait until I can afford the Diamond. But I am open to any suggestions experienced table owners might have.

Thanks so much for your time!!
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Do it right the first time. Buy a quality table and you'll enjoy it for long time. No regrets..you will never look back.
 
My recommendation would only be a used tables. You are able to get them for practically nothing on craigslist.

No it wont be a Diamond but while alot of folks turn up their noses on Olhausen or similar home models, they can fit the purpose. I have been offered them for free just for removing them from houses or garages.

I wish you the best of rolls,

Ken
 
cardiac kid said:
Glen,

Did you notice I said slate is 200 pounds?

Diamond told me the slate for a 7 foot Pro/Am weights roughly 400 pounds and is 1 inch thick. The Valley slate is roughly 1/2 inch thick so I guessed at 200. Sorry if my number was low. Just re-stretched seven Valley cloths. Weight seemed about right.

Lyn
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7ft Valley slate is 3/4" thick;)
 
realkingcobra said:
Getting the slate in may not be the problem, it may just be the body of the table that is the problem.....and a Valley don't unassemble like a Diamond does;)
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Tell me about it. I figured someone built the Valley so it must come apart, I found out otherwise. I solved the problem by sawing the cabinet in half top to bottom, I went thru the ball door, coin mechanism, and ball retrieval opening. I doweled the corners when I put it back together and I backed up the joint with 1" x 6" wood that is screwed and glued. I am just going to cover the side of the cabinet with wood grained contact paper, it was originally painted. It is a second table that I bought and had recovered with new cushions strictly to practice on when I have tournaments on Valleys, I was not too worried about how nice it would look, it will never look as good as my Gold Crown.
 
I am saving myself for a diamond. Done deal. I'll regret it if I try to go cheap. Always do! Thanks for all the insight.
 
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