Rails and Rebound

[td873]

I have noticed that some GCs have "bouncier" rails than others? In particular, the GCs here in Dallas, Texas have about 1/2 the rebound as the ones used in Amsterdam billiards in NY.

Does anyone have any insight as to the why this would happen? Does Brunswick have different rail rubber options? Or is there a possibility that the rails were upgraded?

Lastly, as a practical matter, is there a standard for how much rebound is the "right" amount?

Thanks,

-td

 

[Dead Crab]

WPA rules state the following:

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8. Cushion Rubber
Table cushions should influence the speed of the table such that with placement of a ball on the head spot, shooting through the foot spot, using center ball english, with a level cue and firm stroke, the ball must travel a minimum of 4 to 4 ½ lengths of the table without jumping.
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Now then, is that a 9' table, or a 7' table? Whose firm stroke, and what type of cloth?

I have tried this on a Gold Crown, and my break shot goes 4.5 lengths, but a "firm stroke", no way.

 

[Vahmurka]

I think any "firm stroke" will do until it meets the requirement of non-jumping ball. So your break stroke fits nice unless the cueball jumps.

Of course it is said about 9-footer, official tournament size.

Cloth issue is an interesting one, Gorina from IPT must behave different from Simonis 760. Or Simonis 300 (3-cushion)

 

[Dartman]

Amsterdam may have changed their cushions or possibly they are new or newer. Maybe the Texas tables have loose rails or they are set too high. Could be a variety of reasons the tables play differently. Call Amsterdam and ask about theirs.
One thing I notice thruout AZ is a lot of people get wrapped up in "rules" which vary among organizations but are not the sole solution to playability of a table.