Something new!

By the way, I am proud to anounce that the first winner of that tournament was one of my students, Conrad Panternaude and also another student, Ed Wolf, finished in second place in the second tournament. Neither one has ever played on a real 10' heated carom table before. All their skill and acumen of 3-cushion came from playing for about six months on tables that were set up with my "Universal Carom Insert Ensemble". That sounds like I'm braging, well it's the truth! ,so be it.
Respectfully, Dan

With all do respect!

Playing on 4'6"x9' pool table (no matter how long someone plays) compared to a traditional 5'x10' heated 3 cushion table, is like comparing apples to oranges, the angles are not even close!

All it can do for a novice is to be able to recognize shots from memory! IMHO!

Respectfully
Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"
http://mr3cushion.com
 
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Bill, Thank you for your comments, however it is my belief along with other acomplished players, some professionals, who have played 3-cushion with this invention that the angles are alot closer to being realistic than one might think. I wish you could come to visit me in S.C. so you can expierence for yourself the joy of playing 3-cushion billiards on a pocket billiard table. I extend this invitation to you, please come and be my guest! I know you have been involved in the wonderful world of 3-cushion billiards for a long time and your reputation is known and valued by many. I know you love the game as much as I do and I want you to understand that I'am not doing this as a commercial venture for profit only. I have thought about bringing this invention to reality for more than fourty years and since I retired from my archectural business I have pledged to myself that I will do this before time runs out. I truley hope that someday the USA can once again become a powerhouse in the 3-cushion wold as it once was. Maybe this invention can help with that goal. The "Universal Carom Pocket Ensemble" does not magically convert your pocket billiard table into a world class carom billiard table. What it does is give you a reasonable option that emulates an expierence that with-in reason replicates carom billiard games. This invention will never replace a carom billiard table, nor does it claim to do so, however it will offer an opportunity for those whom might never have the priviledge to learn and play games such as 3-cushion. Also my hope is that some day these players that were introduced to my invention will find it necessary to take the next logical step and go out and purchase a real carom table.
With Respect, Dan
 
Dave, Thank you for the offer to test my invention in your area, however at this time 5 sets are in the public domain being tested. At this time the period for testing is almost over. If I was in touch with you eight or nine months ago we could have worked together. Sorry about that!
Respectfully, Dan
 
dan bennicas said:
Dave, Thank you for the offer to test my invention in your area, however at this time 5 sets are in the public domain being tested. At this time the period for testing is almost over. If I was in touch with you eight or nine months ago we could have worked together. Sorry about that!
Respectfully, Dan
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Thanks, Dan.
 
Is is correct that the syn-surface is not a cloth ofthe traditional sense, but a covering for already clothed tables?

Looking forward to the point when your products come to market, dan....like 12sq, wish I was already touching them!
 
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Please comment I would like to know what your thougts are about the photo! ----------- thanks Dan
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Nice work. Do your pocket inserts fit on Diamond tables? Are they custom made or universally adjustable? (I can imagine how corner pockets can be universal, but how about various side pocket sizes)

-Ira
 
Yes, they fit all pocket billiard tables with pocket openings that are bca standards. All pocket inserts are adjustable, corners and sides, and they actually open or close slightly more than bca standards. I know that it sounds peculiar that even the sides adjust to your pocket size because when I first starated my design process I was not sure it could be achieved, however after many incarnations the design finally worked. Respectfully, Dan
 
Syn-surf is not a cloth, it is a non-glare synthetic material that has non- pourus properites and it reactes very simillar to felt with regard to applying english to a shot. The material needs to be wiped off with a dry cloth after several games of play because chalk dust on the non-porus material has no place to go other than on the surface. After an evining of play it is cleaned with a damp water cloth or Windex, also after playmarks occour from continued use I have found that spray furniture polish applied and wiped dry creates a non-glare finish that most find appealing. Several colors are going to be available but one must remember that the color will not match the felt color perfectly, mainly because we are dealing with two different materials, however, so far the colors that are beining developed are very compatable and complimentry to the felt colors. Oh yes!, the can of furniture polish I use is Pledge lemon flavor, not only does it bring out the un-natural non-glare beauty of this surface it also makes your pool table smelly-good lemony fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Shoot straight with angles, Dan Bennicas
Player / Inventor
 
dan bennicas said:
Syn-surf is not a cloth, it is a non-glare synthetic material
...not only does it bring out the un-natural non-glare beauty of this surface it also makes your pool table smelly-good lemony fresh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Shoot straight with angles, Dan Bennicas
Player / Inventor
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Thanks for the reply, Dan. I think lots of us are enjoying the tales of your development process...and more importantly, queing up to buy!

It is correct that the Syn-surf would be added/ removed from a pocketed table for use of same as a billiard table?

Sorry to be thick. I'm burned around the edges, but tender in the middle.:o
 
black-balled,
Sorry I took so long to get to your question! Yes the "SYN-SURF" would be placed atop of the felt of a pocket billiard table used with my carom inserts , which would allow you to play carom games. The surface is of a substance that similates the faster speed of carom felt. It certainly does not duplicate carom felt it in it's true form, however I know, and I'm told by others who are familar with playing on carom tables that the expierence is most favorable.
Respectfuly, Dan
 
dan bennicas said:
Yes, they fit all pocket billiard tables with pocket openings that are bca standards. All pocket inserts are adjustable, corners and sides, and they actually open or close slightly more than bca standards. I know that it sounds peculiar that even the sides adjust to your pocket size because when I first starated my design process I was not sure it could be achieved, however after many incarnations the design finally worked. Respectfully, Dan
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Dan,

I think it could serve us both very well, provided these function properly, for a set of these to find their way into Crown City Billiards Sports Academy. PM sent.
 
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