Topic: Garlando G5000

[CHN4]

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. 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?

[MelvinRich]

I used to play RP in the past and recently had the chance to try Garlando G5000. The feeling is definitely different. The Garlando table top is smooth and the ball is smaller and lighter so it moves faster and is harder to stick to the foot like on RP. The RP ball is big, heavy and the table top is slower, much easier to control. If you are used to the French style, Garlando feels a bit slippery, more about speed than ball retention.

[CHN4]

Thanks for your input.

[Cieved]

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.