Tokyo area pool rooms

[Jimmy M.]

Are there any pool rooms in the Tokyo area that have Diamond tables? Seems like most of the places I’m finding online all have Gold Crowns. I’ll be in Abiko, Chiba but I don’t mind taking the train into Tokyo. It’s probably 30-40 minutes by train to Ueno station.

 

[Fatboy]

All I’ve ever seen in Japan are GC’s. I can’t recall any Diamonds.

 

[Black-Balled]

Same...I saw only gold crowns.

 

[mfinkelstein3]

I just called Bagus 24/7 pool room in Shibuya and as far as they know there are no Diamond tables in Tokyo. You might call Diamond just to be sure.

 

[Black-Balled]

 

[hang-the-9]

Are there any pool rooms in the Tokyo area that have Diamond tables? Seems like most of the places I’m finding online all have Gold Crowns. I’ll be in Abiko, Chiba but I don’t mind taking the train into Tokyo. It’s probably 30-40 minutes by train to Ueno station.

What's wrong with a GC that is setup properly? I don't think there is a clear difference between a Diamond vs a GC as long as both have been setup well. I am one that actually prefers how a GC plays when done well with 4.5" pockets over a Diamond. Do you really just want a place to play with Diamond tables or are you going by the fact that in general places with Diamond tables are better setup for pool?

 

[Jimmy M.]

What's wrong with a GC that is setup properly? I don't think there is a clear difference between a Diamond vs a GC as long as both have been setup well. I am one that actually prefers how a GC plays when done well with 4.5" pockets over a Diamond. Do you really just want a place to play with Diamond tables or are you going by the fact that in general places with Diamond tables are better setup for pool?

Nothing wrong at all other than most of the tournaments and stuff here in the US are on Diamonds these days so, if im going to hit balls while I’m in Japan for a few weeks, I’d go somewhere that had Diamonds if it was an option. Nothing wrong with GC’s at all.

 

[Tadaimarlon]

Yes, there are some with old diamond tables. I forgot the names though, but I remember one was around nakano station.

I have a diamond table at home, but I'm in Niigata.

My room:

 

[MmmSharp]

Yes, there are some with old diamond tables. I forgot the names though, but I remember one was around nakano station.

I have a diamond table at home, but I'm in Niigata.

My room:

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Every time i see your setup i am blown away.

 

[Tadaimarlon]

Every time i see your setup i am blown away.

Thanks man!

 

[Shuddy]

Every time i see your setup i am blown away.

His whole house is stunning

 

[Black-Balled]

His whole house is stunning

Agreed...the little I have seen.

I wish my diamond was that color too, btw.

 

[MmmSharp]

His whole house is stunning

For sure. I had to go find the thread again where he posted pics. My wife is jealous

 

[Tadaimarlon]

I wish my diamond was that color too, btw

Why didn't you get the rosewood color?

 

[Black-Balled]

Why didn't you get the rosewood color?

It was a surprise purchase and the color is what it came in.

 

[Tadaimarlon]

It was a surprise purchase and the color is what it came in.

I understand. The rosewood colored diamond is my favorite, I think that other colors wouldn't look as good in my room.

 

[Black-Balled]

I understand. The rosewood colored diamond is my favorite, I think that other colors wouldn't look as good in my room.

I think the PRC would be fine too. The flat and smooth surfaces have an industrial beauty.

That said, there is a classic visual appeal that wood grain provides, especially when seen in large pieces.

I wouldn't kick either out of my pool room. We have great tables, for sure.

 

[Jimmy M.]

Yes, there are some with old diamond tables. I forgot the names though, but I remember one was around nakano station.

I have a diamond table at home, but I'm in Niigata.

My room:

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Very nice! We actually might go to Nagaoka and also Shibata while we're there.

 

[Black-Balled]

Very nice! We actually might go to Nagaoka and also Shibata while we're there.

Are you there now?
Odd post time for your watch...

 

[Tadaimarlon]

Very nice! We actually might go to Nagaoka and also Shibata while we're there.

Shibata is actually super close to my place, like 30 mins from here.