Brunswick Gold Crown: Slate Secrets

The Brunswick Gold Crown pool table is a high-quality, professional-level table that has been a staple in the industry for decades. With a playing surface made of slate, the Gold Crown offers a permanent level playing field. The weight of the slate varies depending on the model year and size of the table. For example, the Gold Crown III 9-foot table has a slate weight of 1168 lbs, while the Gold Crown VI, which is also a 9-foot table, is made from 1 Brunswick Certified Premium Slate.

The Gold Crown VI is the latest edition of the series, featuring a familiar design with modern styling

The Gold Crown VI is available in 8' and 9' options, with three finish options: black, mahogany, or espresso with a skyline walnut top rail. The 8' table does not come with a ball storage box. The Gold Crown VI Tournament Edition table is also available, featuring longer rails and tighter pockets, engineered to strict World Pool-Billiard Association specifications.

The Gold Crown VI has a suggested retail price of $12,650, with one retailer offering it for $12,575 and another for $4,200. The table features upgraded zinc corner castings, apron details, and a redesigned ball storage area, giving the table a stronger, more modern appearance. The new corner and rail castings in a brushed nickel finish provide a sleek, high-end aesthetic.

The Gold Crown VI continues the tradition of excellence with sophisticated new styling while maintaining its classic lines. The table's legs are made of solid hardwood, veneered MDF, and hardwood plywood, providing a sturdy and stable base. The aprons are also made of solid hardwood, ensuring durability and a premium feel.

The Gold Crown VI Tournament Edition has longer rails and tighter pockets

The Gold Crown VI Tournament Edition pool table is the latest in Brunswick's long-running Gold Crown series, which has been the industry's best-playing professional pool table since 1961. The Tournament Edition features longer rails and tighter pockets, which are designed to meet strict World Pool-Billiard Association specifications. The longer rails result in the following pocket dimensions: 4.5"-4.625" for the corner pocket and 5.0"-5.125" for the side pocket. This version of the table is available in a nine-foot size only.

The Gold Crown VI pool table features a blend of classic and modern styling, with a redesigned ball storage area, upgraded zinc corner castings, and apron details. The table's base frame is constructed from selected hardwoods and is 3.5" thick. Each Gold Crown VI base frame component is numbered, planed to precise flatness, and disassembled before leaving the manufacturing plant. The frame is also stained and sealed to minimize wood movement.

The Gold Crown VI Tournament Edition is available in three finishes: black, mahogany, or espresso with a skyline walnut top rail. It features round mother-of-pearl rail sights and offers pocket options, including an internal drop pocket or ball return system. The table includes a one-inch three-piece slate playing surface, SuperSpeed® Cushion Rubber, and High-Performance™ Nut Plate Construction.

The Gold Crown VI pool table upholds Brunswick's tradition of excellence, combining sophisticated styling with classic lines. With its longer rails and tighter pockets, the Tournament Edition is designed to meet the standards of professional and competitive play.

The Gold Crown III is Brunswick's finest professional model, selected for many major tournaments

The Brunswick Gold Crown III is a high-quality pool table that has been the industry standard since the 1960s. It has been selected for many major tournaments and is trusted by professionals worldwide. This 9' (100x50 playfield) table was produced in the 1980s and has stood the test of time.

The Gold Crown III features a solid hardwood construction, with rosewood tone Formica-capped rails that provide enhanced durability. The rails are supported by and bolted through the slate for maximum rail rigidity. The slates are true 1" Italian slate, wood-backed for added strength, and diamond-cut and honed to ensure the best level playing surface. The frame is solid mahogany and oversized to accommodate the weight of the slate, guaranteeing true lines down the length of the table. The legs are secured together with a wood stretcher, providing a solid structure. The feet are adjustable, allowing for levelling on even the worst-pitched floors.

The Gold Crown III also features Brunswick Super Speed cushions, which provide maximum accuracy, true rebound, and consistent play. The pocket castings and leg levellers are heavy-duty die-cast metal, and the table includes built-in score markers and a large-capacity ball storage box built into the apron. The base frame is constructed of solid hardwood, providing maximum strength and stability. The slate is precision-machined smooth and framed to extend underneath the rails for consistent play.

The Gold Crown III stands out for its exceptional construction, making it a favourite among mechanics and players alike. Its sturdy design and high-quality components ensure a well-built table that provides an excellent playing experience.

The Gold Crown I has non-adjustable feet and brown stone or burn stone slates

The Brunswick Gold Crown I pool table is a high-quality product, with a reputation for durability, precision and live action. The feet on the Gold Crown I are non-adjustable, and the table does not require leg levellers. The slates are brown stone or burn stone, and can be repaired if cracked, as they are not slate. The slate frames are made of poplar wood and are much thicker, contributing to the 31-inch height of the play surface. The weight of the Gold Crown III pool table is 1168 lbs, so the Gold Crown I is likely to be a similar weight.

The Gold Crown I is a sought-after table, with a rich history. They were originally found in colleges and pool rooms in the 1960s, and today they often end up in a rich person's home. The Gold Crown I is a solid investment, with Brunswick never having made a better-quality table. The thick slate frames and older-style ball counters are indicators of the table's age and quality.

The Gold Crown I is a robust table, with pocket irons that have barrel holes to run bolts through, ensuring they don't loosen over time. The slates are pinned, so care must be taken when moving the table to ensure the slates do not break. The rails are supported by and bolted through the slate for maximum rail rigidity. The Gold Crown I meets the industry standard for pool tables, with Brunswick Super Speed cushions providing maximum accuracy, true rebound and consistent play.

The Gold Crown I is a versatile table, with the option to replace the current cushions with either K55 or K66 profile cushions. This will change the play area dimensions and the bank angles, but allows for customisation to suit the player's preferences. The sub-rails can also be modified by a technician to fit a current cushion profile, ensuring the table plays at its peak performance.

The Gold Crown V base frame is the industry standard for commercial-grade base frames

The Brunswick Gold Crown V pool table is renowned for its sturdy base frame, which has set the industry standard for commercial-grade base frames. The base frame is constructed from selected hardwoods and is 3.5 inches thick. This robust construction provides exceptional stability and durability for the table.

The Gold Crown V base frame is meticulously assembled using high-torque bolted construction, ensuring a strong and rigid foundation. Each component of the base frame is meticulously crafted and labelled, ensuring precise flatness. This attention to detail extends to the staining and sealing process, which minimises wood movement and enhances the overall stability of the table.

The Gold Crown V's base frame also incorporates patented slate levelers, with twenty-two built into the structure. This innovative feature eliminates the need for shimming, ensuring a perfectly level playing surface. Additionally, the Quick Set Foot Plates®, patented by Brunswick, provide added convenience with their quick and easy levelling mechanism.

The Gold Crown V Tournament edition table takes the Gold Crown legacy to the next level. It features longer rails, resulting in tighter pockets that challenge even the most skilled players. This edition is engineered to strict World Pool-Billiard Association specifications, making it a table of choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

The Brunswick Gold Crown V pool table exemplifies the company's commitment to excellence. With its sturdy base frame, innovative features, and sleek design, it continues to be a sought-after choice for commercial and residential settings alike.

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