What Pool Table Lighting Would You Like to See ... ?

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Strange_Days

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I am an avid pool player and just bought into a company that makes LED lighting so I thought it would be good idea to merge the two and create some cool new pool table lighting options. I figure what better place to start than here on AzBilliards :)

We have started making several pool table lights using LED lighting in interesting ways. We make accent lights and a range of lights for many different uses and can basically make anything as long as the idea is there. Right now we are working on cool room accent lighting above your table, and ways to connect your phone for instant recording options.

So, I'm asking you guys ...

• What would you like to see in a pool table light?
• What is most important? (Looks, even lighting, controlling glare, anything else)
• Any products that you want but can't afford? (We have some unique production capabilities that can help us control cost)
• Anything you think would be great idea that you just can't find?

I'm really keen to really improve the availability of good pool table lighting affordably. There seems to be a lot of the same stuff floating around for many years and it hasn't kept up with the times. I play daily and light quality is #1 priority for me and can be the difference in a good match or a poor experience.

We have several cool ideas which are in production already which I will be introducing with an AzBilliards member discount when they come out first because AzBilliards members have been so helpful for many years as I learned to fix then make my own cues, and through my own progress in playing. If anyone shares a great idea and we make the light, I'll send you one for free when it is made.
 
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Strange_Days said:
I am an avid pool player and just bought into a company that makes LED lighting so I thought it would be good idea to merge the two and create some cool new pool table lighting options. I figure what better place to start than here on AzBilliards :)

We have started making several pool table lights using LED lighting in interesting ways. We make accent lights and a range of lights for many different uses and can basically make anything as long as the idea is there. Right now we are working on cool room accent lighting above your table, and ways to connect your phone for instant recording options.

So, I'm asking you guys ...

• What would you like to see in a pool table light?
• What is most important? (Looks, even lighting, controlling glare, anything else)
• Any products that you want but can't afford? (We have some unique production capabilities that can help us control cost)
• Anything you think would be great idea that you just can't find?

I'm really keen to really improve the availability of good pool table lighting affordably. There seems to be a lot of the same stuff floating around for many years and it hasn't kept up with the times. I play daily and light quality is #1 priority for me and can be the difference in a good match or a poor experience.

We have several cool ideas which are in production already which I will be introducing with an AzBilliards member discount when they come out first because AzBilliards members have been so helpful for many years as I learned to fix then make my own cues, and through my own progress in playing. If anyone shares a great idea and we make the light, I'll send you one for free when it is made.
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Sounds like you are in business with Trent, or should I say MrsBlake?

ALL NEW: Multi-Media Intelligent Pool Table Light! PATENT PENDING :)

So I decided to follow an idea of mine and it turned into something that has been patent pending since June of last year!! I took most of last year off from pool tables to work on what we are calling the Multi-Media Intelligent Pool Table Light! I had a very tough year last year because I...
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Strange_Days said:
I am an avid pool player and just bought into a company that makes LED lighting so I thought it would be good idea to merge the two and create some cool new pool table lighting options. I figure what better place to start than here on AzBilliards :)

We have started making several pool table lights using LED lighting in interesting ways. We make accent lights and a range of lights for many different uses and can basically make anything as long as the idea is there. Right now we are working on cool room accent lighting above your table, and ways to connect your phone for instant recording options.

So, I'm asking you guys ...

• What would you like to see in a pool table light?
• What is most important? (Looks, even lighting, controlling glare, anything else)
• Any products that you want but can't afford? (We have some unique production capabilities that can help us control cost)
• Anything you think would be great idea that you just can't find?

I'm really keen to really improve the availability of good pool table lighting affordably. There seems to be a lot of the same stuff floating around for many years and it hasn't kept up with the times. I play daily and light quality is #1 priority for me and can be the difference in a good match or a poor experience.

We have several cool ideas which are in production already which I will be introducing with an AzBilliards member discount when they come out first because AzBilliards members have been so helpful for many years as I learned to fix then make my own cues, and through my own progress in playing. If anyone shares a great idea and we make the light, I'll send you one for free when it is made.
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How about a racking template with a source of lighting embedded into the template material. That way the racker could easily detect whether or not each ball is frozen to the ball next to it because if the ball wasn't frozen light would shine up in between the balls where the contact point is supposed to be. Just an idea...not sure if it could be done...or if it would work as described.
 
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Strange_Days said:
I'm seeing this as a consistent message. People want the table lit up but not anything else. This is great to know and not something I would have really focused on. Thanks!
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Having worked clubs/rooms/bars for 30 yrs, glare usually causes patrons to leave sooner than later.
 
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Island Drive said:
Having worked clubs/rooms/bars for 30 yrs, glare usually causes patrons to leave sooner than later.
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No Glare here @Island Drive !!! We know how it should be done :)

Orders are coming in from all over. We have a pool room in Florida getting a custom commercial TV table set up. We are working very hard to take more orders, but, at the same time developing our product is at the core of our business and we will only be working with specific commercial and residential customers at this time. Stay tuned !! :)




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Strange_Days said:
Very informative post! Thank you

So you've nearly nailed our initial design down pat. I do like the skins options. We had been planning a few color options but it did open my eyes here that we might want to offer a few more opportunities to match your table than just "Black".

We do have a version 1, 2, and 3 plan in place in which each would hit a different price point with basically the same light but adding on cool features.

Our lowest priced light (v1) will be sub $500 for certain and will look a lot nicer than the superbrightleds panel while being lightweight.
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Great to hear. Best of luck on your roadmap.
 
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Strange_Days said:
Such informative replies so far. Thank you guys!

Can you guys chime in on if you would find the following things useful:

  1. Separate accent strip lighting shooting upwards towards ceiling? (Similar to what you would see behind a tv or under a tricked out car)
  2. Built in camera made for streaming from the center of the table straight down
  3. Cell phone mount in center of light for streaming your game/recording practice
  4. Cell phone mount locations around edges
  5. Built in projector for use with pool projection systems
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My view is that they are all cool features, but ideally all would be modular options thst can be added to the vanilla light weight, low cost base unit. A “pay as you grow” model that folks can augment over time as their interest and needs change…

I also think #5 is a probably a larger departure from the base unit frame design, and has much less general market demand, due to cost & complexity of projection systems. #1-4 are common use features that appeal to much larger demographic, and should hopefully be easy to do as low cost, modular add-ons.

Cheers
 
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Pretty nice, and when you lower the structure, the outer framework will not encumber the masse' shots vertical handle position.
 
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MrsBlake said:
No Glare here @Island Drive !!! We know how it should be done :)

Orders are coming in from all over. We have a pool room in Florida getting a custom commercial TV table set up. We are working very hard to take more orders, but, at the same time developing our product is at the core of our business and we will only be working with specific commercial and residential customers at this time. Stay tuned !! :)




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so this is toledo trent's new az name?? i guess he just couldn't stay away.
 
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For the few that remember ''the pit'' and it's lighting.
There, the Janscos placed two 9-foot tables a couple steps below the floor grounds side by side.
The built bleachers to surround the 2 tables from 3 sides.
What stood out was the ''lighting'' structure, different from the back room set up.
They frame worked in, from the cieling down a structure to hold Black Fabric to it's outer area.
Lights.... a bank of 8 flood lamps, the ones that got HOT.

The Tournament;
Was always in the fall, nights were often cold and damp, due to surround lakes and it rained allot.
The bank players used to talk about the (8) ball patterns lit up on the obj. balls, and how they could ''pick a spot'' to aim a bank.
Wide World of sports parked their cameras on the table corners, looking crossways, but down on the well-lit surface.
This set up worked perfect for all.
But, at times the players in their 3 piece suits got a little warm.
 
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