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Chat Area => General Chat => Topic started by: ratari on January 13, 2011, 09:28:27 PM
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I posted this before. As I didn't see the replies after 90 days they told me to repost my message. Here was my original message. I guess the part I was missing was which model of table and brand do you recommend.
Hello,
I remember back in the early 90s when I was in college I played on a foosball table that had metal men with cork balls.
When someone would score one would hear the metal "chink" sound when a ball was slammed into the goal.
I am trying to recreate that same experience. Looking for a suggestion for a decent table with good corners, metal men and cork balls with a metal receiver goal.
Any ideas? I prefer not purchase those tables with plastic men and hard plastic balls.
Thank you in advance.
Rich (STL)
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I think you would find what you are seeking at www.BonziniUSA.com
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Yup Bonzinis make that noise
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My God, why would anyone want to re create a Bonzini ::)
Alan's post soon to follow :)
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Ice,
It's not re-create,like all the other table manufacturers do with theirs. it's "continue to make". :P
See you later dude.
AC
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In the 70s this is the first type of table I learned to play on. The cork ball always hit the metal bar in the goal and popped back out. I think it was called Garlando but am not sure. Mike Bowers in Denver would know since it was in his basement. You would be better off purchasing a newer table as the old type you mention are totally obsolete now.
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Bonzini is the table, and not obsolete. I bought Audiobob's (advertised here several months ago) 2005 Bonzini, and it's a work of art: astonishing craftsmanship, and a blast to play on.
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RonRon, I doubt the table Mr. Bowers had in his basement was a Bonzini. It very well could have been a Garlando (they were different back then). But you are correct that that style is not obsolete. And the Bonzinis are great fun to play!