What is the most beautiful pool table?

Well. there's something to be said for the most Beautiful table being the one that's most easily accessible...seems I've heard that said about Women too....Anyway, here's my Diamond Professional Table. I've wanted my own pool table since I was a kid. I never even dreamed I could afford one of these babies till I spoke with Brian at Diamond. It was just set up this past Sunday by the fine team of Andy & Stewart from Diamond. The stain is Cherry, the cloth is Simonis, the rails are Artemis, the pockets are Pro-cut. the balls are Centennials w/ a Red Circle cue ball. The matching light is by Diamond.
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I personally like the way the Diamond Pro-Am tables play and look. I would probably give it my vote. But only with the blue tournament simonis 860 cloth.
 
Its interesting that many of the pictures posted are of commercial looking tables. While it cant be argued at how Gold Crowns and Diamond tables play their is nothing intrinsically beautiful about them. They are plain Jane tables built purely for functionality. There is nothing artful about them. Ergo no custom carvings, claw feet inlay, work, exotic veneers etc.
In my opinion a custom table should be held on par with a custom cue. Generally beautiful in design and pleasing to the eye. It can be either understated or a complex work of art to achieve the same end.

Case in point. I am currently having a circa 1915 Frank Rassato table restored. While not an ornate table the veneer wood is tiger oak. The table once finished should present itself beautifully. Much like a cue that has no wrap, inlays or veneers it is depending solely on the the combination of exotic woods to make a pleasing presentation.

Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this is only my perspective on it.
 
DJSTEVEZ said:
Well. there's something to be said for the most Beautiful table being the one that's most easily accessible...seems I've heard that said about Women too....Anyway, here's my Diamond Professional Table. I've wanted my own pool table since I was a kid. I never even dreamed I could afford one of these babies till I spoke with Brian at Diamond. It was just set up this past Sunday by the fine team of Andy & Stewart from Diamond. The stain is Cherry, the Cloth is Simonis, the rails are Artemis. I also purchased the matching Diamond light, but I haven't had it installed yet.
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Steve,

I don't know what I'm more jealous of, the table or the great room that houses it.

Beautiful table,
Ian
 
Just thought I'd throw this table in the mix, I rebuilt the cushions with Artemis K55's, tightened the pockets, replaced the slate with modern today slate, and set it up for John down in Tuscon, AZ:smile:
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My personal fave is the Kling. Since I'll never own one, I'll settle for my Kim Steel.

My baby may not appeal to everyone's taste (the Kim Steel is a love it or leave it kinda look), but she plays lights out. Angles off the rails are true and the rebound it silent! When you are used to the thunk of a GC, it's almost eerie to not hear the ball rebound. I can dial in level to perfection.

All I need to do is reduce the pcokets and it will be perfect.

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Hi Sev,
Great post and if I may say so, very nicely written :thumbup:. For me I find beauty in the svelt, fit lines of some commercial tables such as the GC's & the Diamond PT. In terms of that and given their form is built to serve the functionality, they remind me of great sports cars such as a Corvette or a Ferarri. I also find beauty in the proven record of their performance & endurance. For what ever reason that does a little something, something for me. Admittedly I am a minimalist modernist.

That being said, the beauty of the older, more ornate tables posted here can not be denied. I guess for me, I can enjoy the sophisticated beauty of a peacock as well as the simple beauty of a dove all at the same time. This is just my perspective which is neither right nor wrong, just mine. As they say, if any two of us were too much alike, one of us would be unnecessary:D. -Z-
 
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I LOVE the sleek lines of my Gold Crown IV. Along with the matching light I think it's the best looking equipment tandem in the world, but I am biased.;)
 
realkingcobra said:
Just thought I'd throw this table in the mix, I rebuilt the cushions with Artemis K55's, tightened the pockets, replaced the slate with modern today slate, and set it up for John down in Tuscon, AZ:smile:
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Glen,

It plays great as well! You did a fantastic job with it.

John has his light up now, and I'll be doing some photos of it in the next week or so. I'll post them ASAP.
 
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I don't know why, but it seemed like these tables played better than the new ones. The table ALWAYS rolled even and true in all directions. Same with Anniversaries and Sport Kings. Am I just imagining this, I don't know. I do know they were heavier tables.
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Let's See.

In 1974 Brunswick gets flooded out, destroying most if not all their prints?
When did Brunswick Start to shift their focus to Marine products and Bowling from Billiards?
When and why did they decide to discontinue the T-Rail construction? Was it a cost issue or interest in improving quality.
Centennial, and Anniversary is introduced in 1945 till 1964
The Gold Crown came into existance in 1961.
How many pool halls in the USA were there in 1945 vs 2009.
Why does Brunswick use a guy in Clay Center KS as one of their Historians?
What are the profit dolllars in Pool Tables vs Bayliners and Mercury Marine, Navco and Bowling equipment?

I don't think they care about pool and billiards all that much, Plus they lost all their knowledge in the flood and by now all that experience is long gone. But they can still ride on their name. Decent product but could be better wiht a little more attention.

Sorry about the rant. Just wish they took a better interest in the game and we need someone like them to put in some promotional $$ to bring us back to life.
 
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Glen,

It plays great as well! You did a fantastic job with it.

John has his light up now, and I'll be doing some photos of it in the next week or so. I'll post them ASAP.
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Please do that...Glen indeed did a fantastic job. My new "dream table"..:)
 
Here we go again

TAKEN FROM THE WEB SITE--Pocket Irons: The pocket irons are No. 6 style, countersunk in the ends of the cushion rails by means of brass sockets.
 
There is no other table!

ATM I own a GC4 which will eventually change to this black beauty.

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How could you ask for anything more? :cool:
 
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