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shark3149 · March 24th, 2007, 03:10 AM

What tables do you like the best.I love my diamond table.
How about size of the table or cloth color?
I tend to play on 9 foot tables a lot less these days.It seems that there are more tournaments and action on bar tables in my area right now.I have a new 9 foot diamond and a valley bar box at home.

I tend to stick with the green felt.I have to say I hate the red color felts.It just seems hard for me to play well on red felt.

djkx1 · March 24th, 2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shark3149

What tables do you like the best.I love my diamond table.
How about size of the table or cloth color?
I tend to play on 9 foot tables a lot less these days.It seems that there are more tournaments and action on bar tables in my area right now.I have a new 9 foot diamond and a valley bar box at home.

If you ever need a house sitter, let me know.

I started playing on Gold Crowns when I was a kid, and I've always liked them a lot. For me though, as long as they are well kept, any 9' table is fine. Brunswick and Olhausen are the most common around here so there are a lot of tables I havent played on.

Lately I have been limited to playing on old beat up 8' bar tables, and I'm getting tired of it.

Cloth for me has to be green or blue. Anything else just seems wrong.

shark3149 · March 24th, 2007, 02:50 PM

I am always looking to hve friends over to play.My brother in law an I are in a one pocket game that has been going on for 3 months.The problem s we have a hard time getting time off at the same time.I know it seems kind of weird to keep the same game going that long but its fun.
I grew up playing on gold crowns and they are great tables.I just got a great deal on my diamond so thats what I bought.I was looking for a table from the early 1800's but settled on the diamond.
The thing is most every one has gone to bar tables in my area so now I am stuck playing on them.I play atleast two tournaments aweek and they are all on bar boxes.Whear has all the 9 foot action gone.

A-Train · March 29th, 2007, 04:15 PM

I <3 my Connelly.

shark3149 · March 29th, 2007, 05:53 PM

I hope one of these days we will all get the chance to meet and play a little pool.

Connelly tbles play great, sorry if I didn't add them as one of my favorite tables to play on.

A-Train · March 29th, 2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shark3149

I hope one of these days we will all get the chance to meet and play a little pool.

Connelly tbles play great, sorry if I didn't add them as one of my favorite tables to play on.

No offense taken. They aren't a well known brand unfortunately. I love it to death though.

shark3149 · March 29th, 2007, 09:47 PM

I think they should be better known because the do play great.

ccn7 · April 19th, 2007, 06:12 PM

I grew up playing on Brunswicks, I now own a 8' Brunswick as thats all my room will allow. I like the play of 860 cloth and like to blue/green felt, but am looking at covering it this time with the tournament blue.

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Tony_M · June 16th, 2007, 08:19 AM

I also played on Brunswick's as I was learning the game. Currently I have a Gold Crown II in my basement.

There are not many pool rooms near where I live, I have to drive almost an hour to reach the nearest one. All of the action in my area are on barboxes.

There is a new room about an hour and a half away that has diamond tables, I have played their a few times. Those tables play tougher than a standard Gold Crown, but I am not sure if they are tougher than a tight shimmed Crown.

One thing I like about the Diamonds is the light box!! I have been looking for these for my room.

shark3149 · June 26th, 2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony_M

I also played on Brunswick's as I was learning the game. Currently I have a Gold Crown II in my basement.

There are not many pool rooms near where I live, I have to drive almost an hour to reach the nearest one. All of the action in my area are on barboxes.

There is a new room about an hour and a half away that has diamond tables, I have played their a few times. Those tables play tougher than a standard Gold Crown, but I am not sure if they are tougher than a tight shimmed Crown.

One thing I like about the Diamonds is the light box!! I have been looking for these for my room.

The room I play in has one of the toughest Diamound tables I have ever seen.The pockets are deep so you have to shoot the ball in the center of the pocket if you shoot with any speed and expect to make the ball.I love playing on the table it makes me stay focused on my point of aim.Then when some one playes me on the table and is not use to it they are taken out of there game.It sure does help when you are playing for the cash.

219Dave · July 8th, 2007, 10:37 AM

I have an 8 foot pro Olhausen Remington with Olive Simonis 860. Got it in December, and am very happy with it.

I think that when I change the cloth I'll try the tournament blue.

The guy that has two tables in his house is my hero.

I love my Olhausen, but sometimes I lust after the Diamond pro. Can you post pictures of yours?

shark3149 · July 15th, 2007, 03:41 AM

I would like to let every one know,I have moved and no longer have two tables.I got rid of the bar box and have not put up my Diamond as of yet.I will post some pictures of the table and of my cues as soon as I get things put together.

catdaddy · July 19th, 2007, 12:22 AM

I am about to open my second billiard parlor, my first was back in 1991 and liquidated it in 1994.

I am planning on 5 DIAMOND SMART TABLES so I'll try to keep everyone posted as things develop.

This hall is no smoking and I am still weighing in on if we will carry alcohol. I am leaning towards a BYOB with door charge.

I have a little over 1600 sq. ft. which allows 4 tables on the main room and 1 in the green room (professional private shooting). The green room will feature tighter pockets (4's) which leads to better shooting. Anyway, I'll keep updating or watch for the site: www.breaktimebilliards.us

Cat Daddy

catdaddy · July 19th, 2007, 12:45 AM

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Tony_M · July 19th, 2007, 07:17 AM

Congrats on the Pool Room

I have to ask, is it possible to make money (after all of your monthly expenses) with a pool room with 5 tables?

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Originally Posted by catdaddy

I am about to open my second billiard parlor, my first was back in 1991 and liquidated it in 1994.

I am planning on 5 DIAMOND SMART TABLES so I'll try to keep everyone posted as things develop.

This hall is no smoking and I am still weighing in on if we will carry alcohol. I am leaning towards a BYOB with door charge.

I have a little over 1600 sq. ft. which allows 4 tables on the main room and 1 in the green room (professional private shooting). The green room will feature tighter pockets (4's) which leads to better shooting. Anyway, I'll keep updating or watch for the site: www.breaktimebilliards.us

Cat Daddy

March 24th, 2007, 03:10 AM	#1
shark3149 User Information: Status: Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canton,Ohio Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 13	Oppinions What tables do you like the best.I love my diamond table. How about size of the table or cloth color? I tend to play on 9 foot tables a lot less these days.It seems that there are more tournaments and action on bar tables in my area right now.I have a new 9 foot diamond and a valley bar box at home. I tend to stick with the green felt.I have to say I hate the red color felts.It just seems hard for me to play well on red felt. Last edited by shark3149 : March 24th, 2007 at 03:23 AM.
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March 24th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#3
shark3149 User Information: Status: Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canton,Ohio Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 13	I am always looking to hve friends over to play.My brother in law an I are in a one pocket game that has been going on for 3 months.The problem s we have a hard time getting time off at the same time.I know it seems kind of weird to keep the same game going that long but its fun. I grew up playing on gold crowns and they are great tables.I just got a great deal on my diamond so thats what I bought.I was looking for a table from the early 1800's but settled on the diamond. The thing is most every one has gone to bar tables in my area so now I am stuck playing on them.I play atleast two tournaments aweek and they are all on bar boxes.Whear has all the 9 foot action gone.
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March 29th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#4
A-Train User Information: Status: Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Las Vegas Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 20 Networking:	I <3 my Connelly.
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March 29th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#5
shark3149 User Information: Status: Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canton,Ohio Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 13	I hope one of these days we will all get the chance to meet and play a little pool. Connelly tbles play great, sorry if I didn't add them as one of my favorite tables to play on.
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March 29th, 2007, 09:47 PM	#7
shark3149 User Information: Status: Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canton,Ohio Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 13	I think they should be better known because the do play great.
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April 19th, 2007, 06:12 PM	#8
ccn7 User Information: Status: Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: susanville california Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 12	I grew up playing on Brunswicks, I now own a 8' Brunswick as thats all my room will allow. I like the play of 860 cloth and like to blue/green felt, but am looking at covering it this time with the tournament blue. Attachment 157 Last edited by ccn7 : February 28th, 2008 at 07:01 PM.
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June 16th, 2007, 08:19 AM	#9
Tony_M User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 11	I also played on Brunswick's as I was learning the game. Currently I have a Gold Crown II in my basement. There are not many pool rooms near where I live, I have to drive almost an hour to reach the nearest one. All of the action in my area are on barboxes. There is a new room about an hour and a half away that has diamond tables, I have played their a few times. Those tables play tougher than a standard Gold Crown, but I am not sure if they are tougher than a tight shimmed Crown. One thing I like about the Diamonds is the light box!! I have been looking for these for my room.
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July 8th, 2007, 10:37 AM	#11
219Dave User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Munster, IN Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10	I have an 8 foot pro Olhausen Remington with Olive Simonis 860. Got it in December, and am very happy with it. I think that when I change the cloth I'll try the tournament blue. The guy that has two tables in his house is my hero. I love my Olhausen, but sometimes I lust after the Diamond pro. Can you post pictures of yours?
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July 15th, 2007, 03:41 AM	#12
shark3149 User Information: Status: Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canton,Ohio Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 13	I would like to let every one know,I have moved and no longer have two tables.I got rid of the bar box and have not put up my Diamond as of yet.I will post some pictures of the table and of my cues as soon as I get things put together.
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July 19th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#13
catdaddy User Information: Status: Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Forum Activity: Reputation: Score: 10	Diamonds I am about to open my second billiard parlor, my first was back in 1991 and liquidated it in 1994. I am planning on 5 DIAMOND SMART TABLES so I'll try to keep everyone posted as things develop. This hall is no smoking and I am still weighing in on if we will carry alcohol. I am leaning towards a BYOB with door charge. I have a little over 1600 sq. ft. which allows 4 tables on the main room and 1 in the green room (professional private shooting). The green room will feature tighter pockets (4's) which leads to better shooting. Anyway, I'll keep updating or watch for the site: www.breaktimebilliards.us Cat Daddy
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July 19th, 2007, 12:45 AM	#14
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