I see the ball set comparisons but can easily look up of differences in things such as resins and tolerances. I'm just wondering if there is something similar to point to with the Predator (of similar) lights. If they are US made or just stock replacement parts in the US for a light made in China (no issues with that model), if they have some sort of proprietary diffuser or reflector, etc... I'm just wondering what sets them apart from their peers. Aramith does a good job marketing why you are getting an Aramith and it is easy to see the difference between something like a Centennial to a Sportscraft ball.
Mostly, it is not easy for a user to test the perimeter lights unless we happen upon them since they are not very widespread yet. All regular players have likely played with a bad vs good set of balls.
For myself, I'm trying to decide on lighting for a snooker table that I just picked up. I am looking at either using perimeter lighting which would also require me to upgrade my light on my 9' table...or going traditional with something like a 5 pendant on the snooker (currently have a 4 pendant on the pool table). The traditional lighting definitely leaves some darker areas, but I have always appreciated the mood set by those lights in a dark environment. The perimeter lights look much better for playability, but I do wonder if they give the sterile feeling like playing under drop ceiling lights and if the cost is just due to a new fad or hype.
I'm happy to buy once and cry once if the value is there.
Thanks for the referral to customer service from Lucid. Customer service is a major consideration.
Mostly, it is not easy for a user to test the perimeter lights unless we happen upon them since they are not very widespread yet. All regular players have likely played with a bad vs good set of balls.
For myself, I'm trying to decide on lighting for a snooker table that I just picked up. I am looking at either using perimeter lighting which would also require me to upgrade my light on my 9' table...or going traditional with something like a 5 pendant on the snooker (currently have a 4 pendant on the pool table). The traditional lighting definitely leaves some darker areas, but I have always appreciated the mood set by those lights in a dark environment. The perimeter lights look much better for playability, but I do wonder if they give the sterile feeling like playing under drop ceiling lights and if the cost is just due to a new fad or hype.
I'm happy to buy once and cry once if the value is there.
Thanks for the referral to customer service from Lucid. Customer service is a major consideration.