#289062 - 11/02/09 10:39 AM
Re: Diamond or Gold Crown 5?
[Re: Soflasnapper]
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Gayle in MD
Carpal \'Tunnel
Registered: 02/20/02
Posts: 11693
Loc: Maryland
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After some aggravation with used Gold Crowns, I am thinking of buying a new table.
I've heard GC 5 is a terrific table and highly regarded, so that was my original leaning on this.
Then I thought about the Diamond tables as well.
Any thoughts on how those tables compare? All things being equal, which would you prefer?
Thanks for any feedback.
I have owned the Diamond Pro for quite a few years now, around seven years, or so, I think.
I love it! Love the fact that is it made here in America, and put together in one location, before it is taken apart and packaged for shipping.
I've played on GC's, quite a range of them. Nothing compares to the Diamond, IMO.
They are a good company, and they stand behind their product.
Sometimes they sell their tables after events, on auction, or they used to do so.
Call them and talk with them, and I think you will notice right away, that you are getting the kind of attention from them you will appreciate.
I own a Diamond pro tournament (9') table, and I selected the pro cut pocket. IMO, it's the best table money can buy.
Hope this helps.
Gayle in Md.
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#289092 - 11/02/09 02:59 PM
Re: Diamond or Gold Crown 5?
[Re: JoeW]
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wolfdancer
Carpal \'Tunnel
Registered: 10/31/02
Posts: 10585
Loc: north to alaska
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Joe, having worked some in the industry...I gathered from the table mechanics that they love the older Brunswicks, but don't think highly of the newer models. One mechanic that I know has over 100 antique Brunswicks in storage, and got $20k from some interior designer, buying for a client, that matched the one in the Hearst Castle....
The room that I worked in p.t. had all older Brunswicks, and after being nicely restored....they played great!!!
I can't comment on the Diamonds, without ever having played on them....but have heard all good about them.
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#289597 - 11/06/09 11:57 AM
Re: Diamond or Gold Crown 5?
[Re: wolfdancer]
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Soflasnapper
journeyman
Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 87
Loc: South Florida
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Thanks for the feedback, all.
Still working on the decision while playing on my semi-satisfactory GC IV, so this could take some time.
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#289869 - 11/09/09 11:10 AM
Re: Diamond or Gold Crown 5?
[Re: Bambu]
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Soflasnapper
journeyman
Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 87
Loc: South Florida
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My old GC III, and now its (used) replacement, the GC IV, exhibit rail thudding that I cannot get solved, and which I find annoying and inteferring with play.
It's not just a sound, but the ball travel seems affected (reduced) as well, as if the rails were loose. But they are not loose, having their bolts re-hand-torqued down to manufacturer specs, replaced with new rubbers and new glue, etc.
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#292965 - 12/28/09 09:03 AM
Re: Diamond or Gold Crown 5?
[Re: Soflasnapper]
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bluecuemon
stranger
Registered: 12/09/07
Posts: 3
Loc: Florida
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For what its worth what about olhausen tables.I purchased a champ pro,used,that was custom built for mike seigel(spelling?)with tighter than reg pockets.shims were used to level the table,but its a rock solid table,formidable.bluecuemon in florida
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