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The Glass G-1 Pool Table Takes Luxury to the Next Level of Fun


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The Glass G-1 Pool Table Takes Luxury to the Next Level of Fun


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Priced at $25,150, you really have to love the game in order to buy this ultra luxurious glass pool table.

Made by Craig Nottage, the G-1 table was part of his industrial design course’s final assignment at the University of South Australia.

Although innovative, something should be said for the actual functionality of the table. Pool tables are designed with felt to create resistance for the balls. Although the table is said to have a “Vitrick transparent playing surface” that mimics traditional felt, its hard to believe that game play could be the same.

It enjoys a transparent playing area with a glass top and patented resin playing surface. The patented transparent Vitrik playing surface has been used instead of the traditional felt surface. It gives resistance to rolling balls, just like cloth does. The surface creates a stunning ‘floating on air’ effect as balls glide smoothly and quietly. On the other hand, the traditional slate bed has been replaced by toughened glass. (bornrich.org)

References:  bornrich.org, dvice

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Jeremy Gutsche on Feb 2, 09  1,656 Trends   2,604 Comments
Oh, I like this. I wonder what the 'viking' surface feels like though. It's tough to imagine it's close to real felt...
Jeremy Gutsche on Feb 2, 09  1,656 Trends   2,604 Comments 0
Jeremy Gutsche on Feb 2, 09  1,656 Trends   2,604 Comments
Bonus: This 1990s T-Shirt does not apply here: "Co-ed naked billiards: get felt on the table"
Jeremy Gutsche on Feb 2, 09  1,656 Trends   2,604 Comments 0
Going Like Sixty on Feb 2, 09  2,882 Trends   1,499 Comments
@J: I thought golf was ripe for bad puns, no more! hahaha.
Going Like Sixty on Feb 2, 09  2,882 Trends   1,499 Comments 0
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