What corner pocket size is this?
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you measure across the points. looks like 5" to me.
Yes, those look like standard factory GC4 pockets. I have the same table and mine measures about 5" at the points. That table looks like it might have never been in a pool hall from the limited pictures. Often, commercially used GC4's with that bronze corner casting are pitted to hell.
Are yours 4? Mine are just a tad under 4.5. I would struggle on your table for sure.
With a ruler it measures 4 1/4"- 4 3/8", its deceptive because the one ball is so deep in the pocket to try to line them up in the opening.
The pocket facings look a little strange. Like wavy. But I agree that based on the balls in the pocket, that's 5 inch, or close to it.
My GC4 is just like that. About half of the facings have some waviness or curvature to them. I wonder if they were that way when new, or just the years of pounding on the facings did it. Mine was always used in a private home from when new, never in pool hall. I'm owner 3.
I tend to suspect lousy table mechanics for goofy pockets. A lot of older Gold Crowns have had a variety of "fixes". I hope they weren't manufactured like that.
I have found that most stock GC 1-4 tables have pockets ranging from 43/4 to 5 inches.
My recently acquired GC 3 has stock 4 3/4 - on the smaller side for factory GCs but forgiving for sure.
Great for 14.1 but when you move to a room event with Diamonds or Rasson tables you see a difference in ball pocketing and must adjust to a smoother , softer stroke.
I try to hit most of my GC pockets w/o touching a rail to keep the accuracy transition to a minimum.
My recently acquired GC 3 has stock 4 3/4 - on the smaller side for factory GCs but forgiving for sure.
Great for 14.1 but when you move to a room event with Diamonds or Rasson tables you see a difference in ball pocketing and must adjust to a smoother , softer stroke.
I try to hit most of my GC pockets w/o touching a rail to keep the accuracy transition to a minimum.