Earlier this month, I wrote about my new balls courtesy of Table Steaks East.
When I stopped in to practice this week I discovered that my special table #10 had been newly recovered while I was away. Not only that, but the counter staff have all been instructed to NOT give out the table unless there’s an absolute wait list or someone with a cue in hand that looks like they will take good care of it.
And what could possibly complete this magnificent trifecta? Only the most beautiful, perfect, CUSTOMIZED state-of-the-art DELTA-13 Rack (Eat your heart out, Fast Mikie!)
If I could afford it, I would get a customized rack for every great pool player I know. I love this thing so much! Everyone should have one of their own! Not only will it last you forever, but it truly does give you the best rack possible every single time since it’s made from such a solid aluminum and has absolutely no give or chance for warping, bending, bowing, or splintering.
On top of that, it’s also the perfect dimensions for straight pool, where it’s an advantage to be able to leave your break ball close to the rack. Notice how much smaller the DELTA-13 is compared to the standard Diamond rack.
Not only can you get your break ball closer, but with a reliable rack, you don’t need to be as delicate/careful when racking the remaining 14 balls.
I visited the Executive Billiards company today where all the magic happens. (Just the name alone is oozing with professionalism. I mean, they produce aerospace, computer, and medical equipment parts! I think they know a thing or two about precision.) I got a complete tour of the facility, saw all the various CNC machines, got to watch parts get cut out and drilled, and watched a DELTA-13 rack get assembled and quality tested. It was SO COOL! Just like walking through the Discovery Channel.
I even got to see the evolution of the rack from its original one.
It’s like the Mercedes Benz of pool racks (except that it’s made in the USA!). It’s the difference between the quality of Aramith balls vs. cheap foreign balls or Simonis cloth vs. gross nappy “felt”. It’s a blissfully quality rack and I’m so lucky to have one.
Nice!
I think the idea of having it customized is good and bad.
Your rack might soon be stolen, as a souvenir, but having my name on one could be helpful because I’m getting to the age where I might need help remembering who I am.
Even though I don’t NEED one, I WANT one.
Looks high quality. The 3 corners inside the rack are tighter than a ball radius, which is a correct feature that some makers overlook. Otherwise the head ball hits the corner piece, and a tight rack is impossible. I appreciate the rack’s small footprint, but I am used to some slop after the back row so I can slip my fingers in for a snug rack, and more importantly, to allow me to push the rack forward a tad so I can raise it quickly and cleanly. I guess I need to try it myself.