BillardBill
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I was just curious cause in the near future i am going to look into getting a home table. I like the manhattan that brunswick makes but i am up for opinions also. I just wanted to see what you guys break balls on. thanks guys
table you play on personal preference in brands
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Gold Crown 3 black and chrome with the ball runners. I got it for $1800 Canadian so it is really hard to beat that. I think I remember seeing the Manhattan on the Brunswick website but cannot remember it exactly, I think the tournament in Calgary is going to be played on the "Metro" which looks pretty slick.
If I were you I would find a used Gold Crown though, there are usually some around for sale and you get them for around 1/4 of their original massive price tag for the best table in the game. I had a Brunswick Dakota before my Gold Crown and there is no comparison between it and the Gold Crown, the GC weighs twice as much at least.
If I were you I would find a used Gold Crown though, there are usually some around for sale and you get them for around 1/4 of their original massive price tag for the best table in the game. I had a Brunswick Dakota before my Gold Crown and there is no comparison between it and the Gold Crown, the GC weighs twice as much at least.
Brunswich 9 ft Heritage. Has the same features as a Gold Crown except it has the vintage look with drop leather pockets. Great playing table. Many players say it is one of the best table they have ever played on, and I am not talking about local neighbors but some old time road players, hustlers and other pool addicts.
JimS said:
I don't have a table currently, but when I am in the position to purchase one it will be a diamond so that I don't have to have the pockets reworked on a Gold Crown.
In my dreams...I have a Brunswick Gold Crown IV Mahogany w/Nickel Trim and Brunswick Green Simonis...Drop Pockets...But I have to say every time I play an Olhausen I like it...seems to have tighter pockets than the Crown right from the factory...however...Brunswick is the table of record...
Q Addiction
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Diamonds are forever
Definitely Diamond Pro for my choice. There are several great playing tables out there, but I perfer the Diamond Pro.
Definitely Diamond Pro for my choice. There are several great playing tables out there, but I perfer the Diamond Pro.
old tyme cues
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9 foot Olhausen New Orleans here. 860 simonis tourney green. Yes ladies and gents the olhausen does have tighter playing pockets from the factory (because of cushions that are more active). Plus i'll never have to replace cushions and it has standard italian slate. I play on Brunswick gold crowns, Diamonds, and Olhausens at our local pool rooms and i always found the olhausen to be the most consistant and lively table of them all. IMO.
pharaoh68
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The Diamond Pro is a great playing table but its not terribly attractive. Its a little boxy looking in my opinion. And the Olhausen Champion series is too. That matte black finish is gonna look a little weird in your home. <y table of choice to play on? Brunswick Gold Crowns. It looks and plays the way a table should and, it'll look good against any backdrop. (JUst my opinion.
You got it right!...when I see a pool table in my head...I see a Brunswick GC...it's a piece of furniture...and is at home in any surroundings...when I go in a room full of GC's...I feel like I'm in a real pool room...old school style...I love it!pharaoh68 said:
Well lets talk tables.....
Here's my input, I have an Olhausen, its okay but I wouldnt buy it again, I too would buy a diamond.
However, for the smarter guy, (thats not me) I love the look of the Brunswick Anniversery tables. I think they were made in the 1950's, very art deco, I love them. Ebay has them occassionally I and I LOVE em. They sell in the 2-3K range.
Regards
ken
Here's my input, I have an Olhausen, its okay but I wouldnt buy it again, I too would buy a diamond.
However, for the smarter guy, (thats not me) I love the look of the Brunswick Anniversery tables. I think they were made in the 1950's, very art deco, I love them. Ebay has them occassionally I and I LOVE em. They sell in the 2-3K range.
Regards
ken
9 foot
Gabriels
Diamond
GC III
bar box
Diamond
Valley
Dont have any table but would like one.
Gabriels
Diamond
GC III
bar box
Diamond
Valley
Dont have any table but would like one.
i purchased a new 9 foot Olhausen Augusta table and like everything about it......there are some nice tables out there ..visit the dealers and pool halls and ask questions like you are doing..and don't forget to tell us when you puchase one...good luckBillardBill said:
Captain Flint
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Gold Crown or Diamond for sure.
How come no one has mentioned a Connelly table.They look good and play well.
I will stay with my unknown 9ft. w/simonis 860 tourn green with k666 cushions.
I will stay with my unknown 9ft. w/simonis 860 tourn green with k666 cushions.
Beautiful table Hemi!! I've played on Olhausens, GCs, Diamonds, Gandys and I think they all play good if they are commercial pro tables and a good table mechanic is keeping them up. I currently play mostly on pro Diamonds and love them but if I was playing on a GCIV that Earnesto is taking care of, Hell, I'd love it too!
Tables...
Home Table: Olhausen Gem pro 8 (limited room)
Usual Hall-Table: Diamond Pro's
Local 9' Tables played: Connelly, GC III-IV, Gandy (horrible example), AE Schmidt (nice),
Preferences: Given all the tables an equal footing as far as condition, cloth, rails, age, etc.. - Overall, I prefer to play on a Diamond Pro. There are 2 main reasons behind this choice. 1) I believe Diamonds are tighter- and require more accurate shotmaking- especially long up the rail. I think this improves my game when moving to other tables. 2) On GC's, Connelly's, and Gandy's.. the side pockets seem to reject balls far easier than a Diamond. I'm not saying they are smaller, or harder to pocket in the side.. I mean that if you hit dead center in the pocket, but a bit too hard (and it's 75% of the speed that a Diamond will "accept" a ball), the ball comes back out. When I "make a shot".. I want the ball to stay in the pocket. I can rocket balls into a Diamond's side pockets, even from obtuse angles- and it goes down. When I miss- it's because I missed - not because I hit the ball 1mph too hard.
My only "problem" with the Diamonds- may be due to factor's not inherent to the table design/quality. I play where they have 4-yr old Diamond Pro's. I am disappointed in the condition of the rails. I'm not a table mechanic, but the rails (on all 9 of the tables) are very inconsistant. There are "dead-spots" everywhere, and were there even before the recovering. The fellow that recovered them- swears it's the rail material... I have no idea.. ... These tables are not very well maintained... though I try to do my part by wiping them down, and brushing before I play.
My 22 year old Olhausen rails are still very lively- and they have had a workout
Ray
Home Table: Olhausen Gem pro 8 (limited room)
Usual Hall-Table: Diamond Pro's
Local 9' Tables played: Connelly, GC III-IV, Gandy (horrible example), AE Schmidt (nice),
Preferences: Given all the tables an equal footing as far as condition, cloth, rails, age, etc.. - Overall, I prefer to play on a Diamond Pro. There are 2 main reasons behind this choice. 1) I believe Diamonds are tighter- and require more accurate shotmaking- especially long up the rail. I think this improves my game when moving to other tables. 2) On GC's, Connelly's, and Gandy's.. the side pockets seem to reject balls far easier than a Diamond. I'm not saying they are smaller, or harder to pocket in the side.. I mean that if you hit dead center in the pocket, but a bit too hard (and it's 75% of the speed that a Diamond will "accept" a ball), the ball comes back out. When I "make a shot".. I want the ball to stay in the pocket. I can rocket balls into a Diamond's side pockets, even from obtuse angles- and it goes down. When I miss- it's because I missed - not because I hit the ball 1mph too hard.
My only "problem" with the Diamonds- may be due to factor's not inherent to the table design/quality. I play where they have 4-yr old Diamond Pro's. I am disappointed in the condition of the rails. I'm not a table mechanic, but the rails (on all 9 of the tables) are very inconsistant. There are "dead-spots" everywhere, and were there even before the recovering. The fellow that recovered them- swears it's the rail material... I have no idea.. ... These tables are not very well maintained... though I try to do my part by wiping them down, and brushing before I play.
My 22 year old Olhausen rails are still very lively- and they have had a workout
Ray