Obelix1001
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You know I was wondering myself why all the pool table dealers around here sold patio stuff too??? The connection is so bizarre.
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It makes perfect sense. Most suburban Billiards Stores sell FURNITURE pool tables so patio furniture, hot tubs and dart boards all flow together. Add in home theater seating, poker tables and cheap art.
They are home entertainment stores. I bet you don't see many (or any) with a Gold Crown V or Diamond Pro sitting on the floor.
The accidental auto-marketing is what happened. People who already did pools and spas getting 15% (or whatever) of their potential-customer calls asking for pool tables. They all figured that they could easily just say yes to those callers and get into the pool table business rather than saying no to potential thousands in sales.
A few years ago I had someone give me an 8' pool table. I put it in the only place that was available. Shooting north/south is fine but shooting off the rails is tight, requiring elevation. I started shooting and really enjoyed it. I joined a league and practiced a lot but shooting off the rail was always an issue at the house. Now, I'm looking at trading the 8 footer in for a 7 .
Since this is not a commercial table, the leg design looks like the bed would tilt from side to side when you lean over it to make a shot.
Some interesting comments on which size to go for. What would everyone’s opinion be on going fo the larger table but having it on a moving rail system so that each side can easily have cueing space? Buddy of mine has done this and it works great
Hm. Out of the box thinking for sure. If you could make the rails stable enough I could see it working, like use actual train track rail and machined wheels with heavy duty bearings. Might be a bit irritating to have to roll the table every time you're stuck, but definitely better than having to use a shorty cue. I'd still rather play on a smaller table though.
Think I've played on those moving rail tables before. Moving pockets, too. :shakesfist:
Just a guess, but is your Buddy an engineer, or did he employ one to figure the system out? Seems it would be difficult to have a rail system that could support that much weight yet allow relatively easy repositioning - BUT not move the table with a simple hip bump - AND maintain a dead level at the same time.
Can you get any pictures of the setup? I'm curious to see how this was implemented. I have adequate room for my 9' but this concept could help out some folks if it's not cost-prohibitive to install.
He is at the early stages. Currently it works just by a simple push and what surprised me is the balls dont move. When he finishes it, he intends to have Bluetooth activation so when you finish your shot, you tap a button in your back pocket and by the time you are ready for your next shot, the table is in position!
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This an absolutely brilliant idea
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UPDATE****
I ended up getting the 8ft table. The salesman put in the contract I could exchange it for a 7ft within 30 days. I’ve played about 15 games now and I can say with certainty that I am very happy I went with the 8ft table. I have a shorty cue and have never used it even once.
I believe the serious players in here take it to a next level and don’t want any thought of impediment to their game which I respect. I use the example that I’m a bit of an audio videophile and I’m very particular about that stuff. For the average guy who wants to shoot pool with some buddies while the game is on, a 13ft wide room with an 8ft table is absolutely fine. Just my two cents!
I ended up getting the 8ft table. The salesman put in the contract I could exchange it for a 7ft within 30 days. I’ve played about 15 games now and I can say with certainty that I am very happy I went with the 8ft table. I have a shorty cue and have never used it even once.
I believe the serious players in here take it to a next level and don’t want any thought of impediment to their game which I respect. I use the example that I’m a bit of an audio videophile and I’m very particular about that stuff. For the average guy who wants to shoot pool with some buddies while the game is on, a 13ft wide room with an 8ft table is absolutely fine. Just my two cents!
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