Im looking at buying a GCIII from a local guy, and Ive read a few things about them being not very good, so I am looking for info and opinions on which GC to buy. Thanks!
Joe
Joe
Whats the best Gold Crown, and whats the worst? Please explain.
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only the 1 and 5 have deep slates. i've noticed that,imo, the 1/2's seem to better than than the rest.
Honestly I have played on all of them and it really depends on the set up or installation. A great table can play terrible when assembled poorly.
I have a GC4 copy from Boston Tables, and I had Bob DeTurk and his helper put it together 2 years ago and it plays super......as good as any table in any pool room.
I will say I like the flush pockets on the 4's.
G.
I have a GC4 copy from Boston Tables, and I had Bob DeTurk and his helper put it together 2 years ago and it plays super......as good as any table in any pool room.
I will say I like the flush pockets on the 4's.
G.
Thanks for all the replies! Any more out there?
Joe
Joe
I bought a GC V. I guess that makes me biased in favor of the GC V. I suspect that most who own one will have their own opinions and biases. I like how the GC V looks compared to the GC IV but I am not qualified to give all the reasons that one is better or worse than another. I have heard that the GC IV has a design issue corrected by the GC V. Also, the GC V is the first one that I know of that is issued in a "tournament edition" which means that you can get 4.5" pockets without the need to shim the pockets. I had Mark Gregory set up mine and I am thrilled with how it plays. Having a good pool mechanic helps a lot. I would ask Mark Gregory his opinion (perfectpocketz on AZ) or some of the other pool mechanics like Realkingcobra. Frankly, any of them can be made to play well with the right mechanic and if the rubbers are not worn out and the felt is good. A GC V will be more money than an older one, but then with an older one you will have potentially more stuff to do to it to get it up to snuff.
I had the opportunity to look at GC1s, 2s and 3s dissembled before I bought mine, a GC2.
To me the 1s/2s are basically the same and built like a railroad trestle. The 3 was different and to me, built cheaper. I haven’t seen a 4 but have seen a GC5.
I really like the GC5 and if I was looking for a new table that would be it.
But, and this is just me, I really like the fact that Don and Doug Jennings from DJ Billiards rescued one from a Chicago poolroom and restored it for me.
Now I have a great table with history.
So for me, if you could find a good GC1 or 2 and have it restored (We left a lot of character marks in mine - love it) that’s the way to go.
Much cheaper than a new one too.
FWIW
To me the 1s/2s are basically the same and built like a railroad trestle. The 3 was different and to me, built cheaper. I haven’t seen a 4 but have seen a GC5.
I really like the GC5 and if I was looking for a new table that would be it.
But, and this is just me, I really like the fact that Don and Doug Jennings from DJ Billiards rescued one from a Chicago poolroom and restored it for me.
Now I have a great table with history.
So for me, if you could find a good GC1 or 2 and have it restored (We left a lot of character marks in mine - love it) that’s the way to go.
Much cheaper than a new one too.
FWIW
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There are no bad Gold Crowns! A good mechanic can do justice to any of them and make a great table for you to play on. My personal preference used to be the GCII, but now it's the GCV. They made the III's for a longer period of time so there are many of them out there. Still a great pool table!
that's a beautiful GC2.
The GC3 was definitely a step down for Brunswick. The one's and two's were built very heavy and I believe played better. The newer GCs use a cheaper rubber as well, nothing like the gum rubber that was used in the 60s. The Diamond tables have the Artemis rubber, and it is far superior to anything Brunwick is using now. Good rubber will make a big difference in cushion response, and lasts about 3 times longer than the cheaper rubber.
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The 2's and 3's are my favorites. The only thing I dislike about them is the pocket liners sticking up. I hate the 4 with a passion. The ball return system on the 4 is a mess. Balls constantly go over the track and drop on the floor from the side pockets and the lip on the ball box isn't high enough and the balls always roll right out. Very disappointed in that. The jury is still out for me on the 5's as I haven't had a chance to play on one yet. They look really nice though.
MULLY
MULLY
What parts of the table are not as heavy duty on the GCIIIs? Ive already talked to a great mechanic about replacing the rails with k55 rubber, and tightening the pockets up to 4 1/2 inches or so. Should I be worried that the table will fall apart? Why do they not play as good? Is it mostly the rubber, or is there something with the slate? Thanks for the response.
Joe
I also would like the details on the differenes on the GCI/II and the GCIII
I have disassembled, asembled, played on and moved both. They seemed very similar to me. The GCIII did not seem any "cheaper" to me. Maybe I just missed something??
I have a restored GCI now and love it. Lide someone else mentioned, the pocket liners that stick up suck!!
Long live the GC!!!
Russ.........