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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Originally Posted by NotaBRG
Paul described my 'Golden West' from Portland as a 944 of pool tables.
I think that's a good thing?  |
Not necessarily. If I were to buy a new pool table today, it would be a diamond brand. An old table? A nicely restored (40's-50's) Brunswick anniversary or centennial. Here's a restored centennial pic I lifted. Well into 5 figures to replicate this... Olhausens are okay for family/kids play. And less money than Brunswick (think Chinese made these days) or Diamond..(all USA) Sounds as if Rob has his criteria straight, so I'd say go Olhausen, but if anybody in the family gets serious, be prepared to want to move up to Diamond, the table preferred by pros today. As an aside, Ohausen pocket cuts and shelf depth make for difficult rail shots... 
All that said, wish our home had room for a table. That's why I made 85-90 miles round trips to play on one of Jim's beautiful old Centennial or anniversary 9' tables. Today's Brunswick Gold Crowns are okay, but they don't build 'em like they used to.
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Last edited by pwd72s; 03-28-2018 at 12:26 PM..
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