Best pool tables?

[Wanderlust]

Bella,
I'm confused; where is Rung Bar? I have a suspicion you mean Nung bar, but if you do, that has an American style table, and it is pretty good but not enough space around it.
As far as ducking under beams at Lucky Shot that is not near the pool tables so is irrelevant as far as this discussion goes, and the 'German fella' is Andy, and as far as I am aware he leaves you alone to play, unless you are playing him. Maybe he just beat you too many times, eh?

[Bella]

Bella,
I'm confused; where is Rung Bar? I have a suspicion you mean Nung bar, but if you do, that has an American style table, and it is pretty good but not enough space around it.
As far as ducking under beams at Lucky Shot that is not near the pool tables so is irrelevant as far as this discussion goes, and the 'German fella' is Andy, and as far as I am aware he leaves you alone to play, unless you are playing him. Maybe he just beat you too many times, eh?

Yes, Nung Bar, my friend took me there when I first arrived in Hua Hin 4 years ago, he is a snooker/billiard player and was raving about this table being so true,sorry its now been changed.

You must be a short chap, you cannot play on the side or back table without being carefull about the concrete beams, we (3 people) are all over 6 ft tall, we all commented on this.

We were playing amongst ourselve's, the German guy kept trying to drum up a competition 200baht each and asking if we wanted a German Short on more than one occasion.

Bill came, we had 4 Hieneken's x3= 12 beers, 14 beers on the bill, says it all really.

Those are the facts, comment on those without your assumption's.

[Wanderlust]

Now now Bella, no need to be heightist!
As we were talking about the best tables in town, with Lucky Shot I was only referring to the two tables that are their 'competition tables' - the one at the back and the side while OK for many, are not that good in relation to what the thread is about. I never play on them for that reason, and thus have never encountered a problem with low beams, although I am aware there are some near the front of the bar. However this is hardly the fault of the bar owner as the building was constructed a long time before they arrived in Thailand, plus anyone over about 5'8" has problems everywhere in Thailand!
I would hope that you queried the bill if it was wrong, and I would also hope that you tell us the outcome of that; all bars/staff make mistakes after all. As far as the attempt to get you to join in a competition he was running or being asked if you want a special offer drink, you must be very sensitive to be upset by something like that! Andy and Bob (both Germans and both involved in Lucky Shot) are both nice guys but I would imagine it was Andy as he is more involved; suffice to say that Lucky Shot has the only two full size pool tables in town, both of which are normally in good condition. As Andy is a very keen and a very good player he makes sure that the tables are maintained, but inevitably there will be times between regular recovering and levelling that slopes or defects become apparent, and this is more so with Lucky Shot as the tables are used more often, as you get a build up of chalk and powder even though they are cleaned daily.

The table in Nung Bar is the same now as when I first arrived to live in Hua Hin more than 5 years ago and has always been rated as one of the better tables; they may have had a snooker style table before that but it has been an American pool table the whole time I have been here.

P.S. I am 5' 10", which as far as I know is about average height.

[John HH]

[quote="Wanderlust"] Andy and Bob (both Germans and both involved in Lucky Shot) are both nice guys quote]

Hear Hear, Spent many an evening over Christmas and New years in lucky shot with Andy who was a great host (and far too good ) He would would join in a game or leave you alone if you wanted it that way, very genial guy. A few frames of pool was a great way to kick off the night before heading further into town.

Perhaps the checkbin was an honest mistake.

John

[charlesh]

totally agree with John HH - a great way to kick of the night!
As for good tables I have yet to see one in HH - even the pay as you go bars.
Invariably poor cloth with little or no knap, dead pockets and cushions, about as level as the landscape of Prachuap, warped cues, poor lighting, odd sized balls (pool that is), no or poor tips etc etc.
All for the serious player of course but boy you can still have a really enjoyable evening even with the multitude of "house rules"!!!!!

[Bella]

Now now Bella, no need to be heightist!
As we were talking about the best tables in town, with Lucky Shot I was only referring to the two tables that are their 'competition tables' - the one at the back and the side while OK for many, are not that good in relation to what the thread is about. I never play on them for that reason, and thus have never encountered a problem with low beams, although I am aware there are some near the front of the bar. However this is hardly the fault of the bar owner as the building was constructed a long time before they arrived in Thailand, plus anyone over about 5'8" has problems everywhere in Thailand!

I would hope that you queried the bill if it was wrong, and I would also hope that you tell us the outcome of that; all bars/staff make mistakes after all.

You must be used to be proved wrong, as every assumption you have made on my postings have been wrong.

Because the tables are competion size you assume they are good table's?

Lesson Number 1

Wood is a beautifull material, when you have a lovely hard wood you plain it, french polish it and stain it to bring out the grain and colour of the wood,you show it off. You do not cover it in glue and formica, the wood is covered because it is a soft wood. These table's are probably the cheapest table's of this size on the market,"Brunswick" would sue if they knew their name was associated with this table.

Lesson Number 2

Place the que ball 40 cm from the edge and slowly roll the que ball down the table,(objective to nestle the que ball on the bulk cushion). If the table is true the ball should end up 40cm from the end, exactly the same position from the other end,you are more likely to pocket the que ball on this table.
Do the same on the other side.

Place the que ball in the jaws of the corner pocket and send the que ball diagonally to the opposite pocket,(objective to send the que ball slowly across the table so the que ball drops into the pocket), que ball will probably hit the side cushion 40 cm up from the pocket, it should drop into the centre of the pocket.

Pool tables in Hua Hin are in a sorry state, the majority are over 10 years old.

I did not query the bill, I lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany for 12 years,you get ripped off you walk aay and learn a lesson

[Bella]

totally agree with John HH - a great way to kick of the night!
As for good tables I have yet to see one in HH - even the pay as you go bars.
Invariably poor cloth with little or no knap, dead pockets and cushions, about as level as the landscape of Prachuap, warped cues, poor lighting, odd sized balls (pool that is), no or poor tips etc etc.
All for the serious player of course but boy you can still have a really enjoyable evening even with the multitude of "house rules"!!!!!

Agree with you charlish, Pool Tables in Hua Hin are of Poor Quality overall. The tables that are within 2 years of age are the cheapest american spec table's.

I live in Palm Hills so its as easy to go to Cha Am as Hua Hin,the tables in Cha Am are generally of heavy wood construction and within 2 years (75% of the tables are no more than 2-3years old). Ths is true for the Bus Station Soi and the Plaza.

Much superior quality.

[Wanderlust]

Now now Bella, no need to be heightist!
As we were talking about the best tables in town, with Lucky Shot I was only referring to the two tables that are their 'competition tables' - the one at the back and the side while OK for many, are not that good in relation to what the thread is about. I never play on them for that reason, and thus have never encountered a problem with low beams, although I am aware there are some near the front of the bar. However this is hardly the fault of the bar owner as the building was constructed a long time before they arrived in Thailand, plus anyone over about 5'8" has problems everywhere in Thailand!

I would hope that you queried the bill if it was wrong, and I would also hope that you tell us the outcome of that; all bars/staff make mistakes after all.

You must be used to be proved wrong, as every assumption you have made on my postings have been wrong.

Because the tables are competion size you assume they are good table's?

Lesson Number 1

Wood is a beautifull material, when you have a lovely hard wood you plain it, french polish it and stain it to bring out the grain and colour of the wood,you show it off. You do not cover it in glue and formica, the wood is covered because it is a soft wood. These table's are probably the cheapest table's of this size on the market,"Brunswick" would sue if they knew their name was associated with this table.

Lesson Number 2

Place the que ball 40 cm from the edge and slowly roll the que ball down the table,(objective to nestle the que ball on the bulk cushion). If the table is true the ball should end up 40cm from the end, exactly the same position from the other end,you are more likely to pocket the que ball on this table.
Do the same on the other side.

Place the que ball in the jaws of the corner pocket and send the que ball diagonally to the opposite pocket,(objective to send the que ball slowly across the table so the que ball drops into the pocket), que ball will probably hit the side cushion 40 cm up from the pocket, it should drop into the centre of the pocket.

Pool tables in Hua Hin are in a sorry state, the majority are over 10 years old.

I did not query the bill, I lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany for 12 years,you get ripped off you walk aay and learn a lesson

Pray tell, what assumptions did I make in the post of mine you quoted? The thread is about the best pool tables in Hua Hin, and in my opinion, the two competition tables at Lucky Shot are among the best. You disagree, but the nature of your posting suggests that you have some personal agenda against that bar, because you have not been so disparaging about any other place in town, wanting to talk more about the building and the bill you received before getting on to your opinion of the tables. I am sure if you had queried the bill then it would have been sorted out, but given your attitude in general on this forum I am sure also that they won't be shedding any tears at the loss of your custom. If you don't point out that a mistake has been made then you have no right to criticise the place after the event on a public forum - as I have already said everyone makes mistakes. I am beginning to doubt if they even did overcharge you. I see absolutely no relevance in your comment about living and working in Hamburg, but are you trying to infer that it is a German thing to rip people off? If it is then you not only have a bad attitude but are also pretty ignorant and offensive.
I would advise anyone reading this thread to ignore Bella's comments and give Lucky Shot a visit and then come on here and give your opinion. I have no interest in the bar but the slating it is getting from Bella is both undeserved and, in my opinion, has some other motive behind it. Anyone who feels they have been overcharged but doesn't query the bill at the time but then follows it up by slagging the place off anonymously on here is not someone whose opinion can be relied on in my book.

[STEVE G]

I did not query the bill, I lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany for 12 years,you get ripped off you walk aay and learn a lesson

Bella, Hua Hin isn’t the Reeperbahn and if you query the bill they don’t generally have two large men employed by the local mafia on hand to persuade you that you’ve made an error in your calculations.

[Norseman]

I did not query the bill, I lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany for 12 years,you get ripped off you walk aay and learn a lesson

Hey Bella.
I have lived and worked in Hamburg too.
(I worked for Yashica Europe GmbH).

I've never, ever, been ripped off in Hamburg.
Why on earth are you arguing that you get ripped off in this city?

You maybe spent too many hours an der Kiez?
(I know the empty feeling next day, but don't worry about that).

The thing is: you don't get ripped off in Hamburg unless you ask for it.

[cookmanchef]

It was claimed earlier in this thread that "2 of the 4 tables in Lucky Shot were VERY expensive". Is it now accepted that that is not in fact the case and therefore charging to play on these tables is in fact a bit of a cheek? The poor standard of all the other tables in town is a sad indictment of the other bars, not an acceptable reason to charge on mediocre tables just because they are full size.

[Spitfire]

Bella,

You've been busted too many times by everyone on the forum, may I suggest that you retire from posting. It's a bit painful to read for the regular members, but many still attempt to be conducive to your inane/compromised posts because they are members of good/genuine character.

Next time you go to an internet cafe please resist the temptation of tapping in HHAD on the Google site.

[Bella]

Now now Bella, no need to be heightist!
As we were talking about the best tables in town, with Lucky Shot I was only referring to the two tables that are their 'competition tables' - the one at the back and the side while OK for many, are not that good in relation to what the thread is about. I never play on them for that reason, and thus have never encountered a problem with low beams, although I am aware there are some near the front of the bar. However this is hardly the fault of the bar owner as the building was constructed a long time before they arrived in Thailand, plus anyone over about 5'8" has problems everywhere in Thailand!

I would hope that you queried the bill if it was wrong, and I would also hope that you tell us the outcome of that; all bars/staff make mistakes after all.

You must be used to be proved wrong, as every assumption you have made on my postings have been wrong.

Because the tables are competion size you assume they are good table's?

Lesson Number 1

Wood is a beautifull material, when you have a lovely hard wood you plain it, french polish it and stain it to bring out the grain and colour of the wood,you show it off. You do not cover it in glue and formica, the wood is covered because it is a soft wood. These table's are probably the cheapest table's of this size on the market,"Brunswick" would sue if they knew their name was associated with this table.

Lesson Number 2

Place the que ball 40 cm from the edge and slowly roll the que ball down the table,(objective to nestle the que ball on the bulk cushion). If the table is true the ball should end up 40cm from the end, exactly the same position from the other end,you are more likely to pocket the que ball on this table.
Do the same on the other side.

Place the que ball in the jaws of the corner pocket and send the que ball diagonally to the opposite pocket,(objective to send the que ball slowly across the table so the que ball drops into the pocket), que ball will probably hit the side cushion 40 cm up from the pocket, it should drop into the centre of the pocket.

Pool tables in Hua Hin are in a sorry state, the majority are over 10 years old.

I did not query the bill, I lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany for 12 years,you get ripped off you walk aay and learn a lesson

Pray tell, what assumptions did I make in the post of mine you quoted? The thread is about the best pool tables in Hua Hin, and in my opinion, the two competition tables at Lucky Shot are among the best. You disagree, but the nature of your posting suggests that you have some personal agenda against that bar, because you have not been so disparaging about any other place in town, wanting to talk more about the building and the bill you received before getting on to your opinion of the tables. I am sure if you had queried the bill then it would have been sorted out, but given your attitude in general on this forum I am sure also that they won't be shedding any tears at the loss of your custom. If you don't point out that a mistake has been made then you have no right to criticise the place after the event on a public forum - as I have already said everyone makes mistakes. I am beginning to doubt if they even did overcharge you. I see absolutely no relevance in your comment about living and working in Hamburg, but are you trying to infer that it is a German thing to rip people off? If it is then you not only have a bad attitude but are also pretty ignorant and offensive.
I would advise anyone reading this thread to ignore Bella's comments and give Lucky Shot a visit and then come on here and give your opinion. I have no interest in the bar but the slating it is getting from Bella is both undeserved and, in my opinion, has some other motive behind it. Anyone who feels they have been overcharged but doesn't query the bill at the time but then follows it up by slagging the place off anonymously on here is not someone whose opinion can be relied on in my book.

Forget the Bill we have, if we ever go back we will buy as we go.

I am not the only one that disagree's with you about these table's.

Do the test,anyone can do it, send the que ball slowly up the table 40cm from the side cush,the que ball should end up 40 cm or travel parallel to the side cush, but it does not,it has a 25 cm roll, try it.

Hey guy's he may even admit he is wrong?

Wunderlust even stated he would not play on the table's on the side and rear, why? Both these tables are better than the majority (75%) of the Pool Table's in Hua Hin and are on level par with the rest.

Where do you play? I do not believe you play 25 baht a game, I have seen the local expats out, making a bottle of beer last 1 hour and travelling 3 km out of town to get cheaper 20 baht a beer.

[Wanderlust]

Good - lets keep the discussion to pool tables. I play sometimes at Lucky Shot, sometimes at other bars but mostly at JWs. I used to be captain of the pool team there but since the birth of my children have not been able to commit to every week so don't play in the leagues at the moment. I have probably played at every table in Hua Hin, and several in Khao Takiab as well. I have my opinions as to which tables are good, and have given them, but this is not a snapshot but over time. All tables vary depending on how long it is since they have been recovered and levelled, as well as how much use they get and where they are located (e.g. in direct sunlight, a damp environment or in air con as three examples), so it is possible to go in one venue and think the table is awful, only to go back two weeks later and it is vastly improved because of maintenance. The main thing for me now is what standard of opposition will be there as I no longer find it fun to play against useless bar staff or the regular drunk, so I pick and choose where and when I play.

[Studiohuahin]

For me it is clear..
Lucky Shot has the best tables and also takes care of them.
Most tables are not to old and levelled good!

Everyone his taste.. I prefer the Americain style tables. The snooker tables with pool balls do not fancy me to much, but others think it is nicer.

Greetings,

Manou