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General Chat / Re: Dynamo Glass top

« Last post by speigo on September 15, 2025, 02:22:27 AM »

I just got a vintage Dynamo glass top. The paper playfield is gone. Does anyone know where I can buy one or give me a line placement diagram so I can print one myself.


Did you find a replacement? I have the same  problem and was planning on printing it at a local printer (plus a few extra) but I need the exact dimensions of the glass surface it goes under.

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General Chat / Re: Restoration Company needed in Arizona

« Last post by Hapteraind on September 12, 2025, 03:53:00 AM »

I have my dad's old single goalie, Deutscher-Meister foosball table that he bought from a bar in the 70's and would like to get it restored geometry dash. Does anyone have any leads on a reputable company that could restore it for me? I'm in AZ but would be willing to drive it to nearby states.

I also want to do the same with an antique table of my family.

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Defense / Re: Foosball men positions in shuffle defense

« Last post by kickfoosballtables on September 10, 2025, 09:09:02 AM »

In foosball, shuffle defense means constantly moving your defensive rods—goalie and 2-bar—side to side to block passing lanes. The men aren’t fixed; instead, they “shuffle” together in rhythm, covering gaps. This forces your opponent to take riskier shots and gives you a stronger, unpredictable defense. https://kickfoosballtables.com/

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General Chat / Any one know where I can get a hold of "FOOS" a Robert Ismert Documentary - the

« Last post by foosballer99 on September 09, 2025, 04:41:01 PM »

Here's the link to the website but it's about 20 years old and not accepting orders lol
http://www.foosmovie.com/

I've been trying to get my hands on this DVD!!!

I'll pay good money for this if you or anyone you know is willing to let it go!

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General Chat / Re: Sullivan Rue - shot technique

« Last post by Welit1987 on September 09, 2025, 04:55:59 AM »

Hi everybody,

I've been playing foosball casually for a while, but I recently geometry dash lite bought my own table to start practicing seriously. To decide which shot system to focus on ("Euro pin" vs. snake shot), I’ve been watching tons of YouTube videos, including footage from recent tournaments. I came across an incredible player, Sullivan Rue, who seems to be a top-tier foosball talent. Am I right in thinking she doesn’t use either the pin shot or the snake shot, but rather a "push shot," where the lateral movement starts with the ball positioned next to the player instead of under a front pin?

If that’s the case, can I assume it’s less about which specific shot system you master and more about being really proficient with at least one, combined with strong passing and overall technique?

I look forward to your comments!

Greetings from Germany
Tobi

You're absolutely right as Sullivan Rue often uses a push shot, not the traditional snake or Euro pin.

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General Chat / Re: Open-palm grip for beginners

« Last post by Yousigulas on September 08, 2025, 12:18:22 PM »

2. If you need a lot of power, there's no way around open handed play. Watch Tony's pull kick - it would be very hard for him to compensate for the ball's high lateral speed if he didn't shoot it with a palm roll.

Here's where I disagree. You can generate an incredible amount of power using a closed handed shot. The main thing is a good closed handed shot should rely on the pinch point (where the ball almost gets stubbed into a backpin). Pulls, Pull-kicks, Pushes, Back-pins and Push-kicks all can have racing limits wicked closed handed power.
Front pin shots it's a little harder, since the pinch point isn't there. I have a hard and mean closed handed front pin, but I have to point my whole body into the whipping motion. Still, the power is there.
But case-in-point, I'd hazard that 95-99% of pro pull shots use close handed grip, and there's no lack of power in most of them.

No real disagreement here. American Pull Shooters prove that one can generate a lot of power from wrist action. The thing is that it's more difficult to learn a decent closed handed shot, especially if you don't want to get tired half way through a tournament. 

3. It's absolutely no problem to control the ball with an open handed grip.

I'll half agree here. I can consistently have a slight cutback on my pull, allowing me to tuck the shot, and to go deadbar on it easily enough. Open hand tends to straighten out the shot easier. Depending on the shot, one has more control over the other depending on what you're trying to achieve.

I meant that you can easily use an open handed grip while setting up the ball.

5. On tables that offer more grip than Tornado, Open Handed is the standard grip. In Germany for example, Closed Handed is all but non-existent if it comes to offensive techniques.

I thought there were a few pull shots in Germany? I also thought that Bonzini players are 50/50 when it comes to open/closed handed shots, even with pins.

Yes, there is a small percentage of players using a pull shot as their main offensive technique, and there's a growing number of defenders shooting pulls from the 2-bar. All of them shoot closed handedly, without exception. But all of them would also agree on the fact that it's a more challenging technique compared to the Euro Front Pin, at least on our tables.

Bonzini players traditionally shoot closed handedly because the old handles wouldn't allow for anything else. As far as I know, this has also been changing gradually.

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You really said well

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All other Questions / Re: Parting Out a Micro Champion Foosball Table

« Last post by robtopgame on September 06, 2025, 05:28:51 AM »

I am parting a Micro Champion Foosball Table

I am selling just about everything

- All 8 rods, rubber bumpers, goal stop ring, men player nut and bolts, table legs, entry cups, scoring units, handles etc.... If you are looking for original equipment I have it. I can send pictures on request.

There is a total of 21 guys, 11 red, 10 yellow (not quite a complete set). Also of of the yellow guys has a chip in his hat. (very far right guy block blast)

$80 + $9 shipping


contact me by email if interested

travismai@hotmail.com

image pls.

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General Chat / Re: Bonzini locations?

« Last post by Beented on September 05, 2025, 12:45:03 AM »

Hello, from a Tornado player contemplating retirement,
If I end up in Myrtle Beach, what some locations where there’s a table?  Is there a list block blast.  Anything +/- two hours seems reasonable. 
Thank you,
Paul

There are a few bars and lounges in Myrtle Beach that have Tornado tables, such as Tin Roof or Dave & Buster's.

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General Chat / Re: Garlando G5000

« Last post by Cieved on September 04, 2025, 05:36:50 AM »

I just purchased an older Garlando G5000 table in decent condition. I haven't played much foosball since the seventies and had been looking for an affordable Rene Pierre for quite a while without success space waves. How do the tables compare? The surface on the Garlando seems more slick than I remember on the RP. Does the Garlando use a smaller ball?

Garlando tables are known for their fast-paced attacking play, while Rene Pierre tables are known for their precise trapping and passing.

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General Chat / Re: Garlando G5000

« Last post by CHN4 on August 24, 2025, 09:55:54 AM »

Thanks for your input.