I believe Diamond now uses 30mm slate as well. The slate thickness is 30mm, with what Rasson claims to be sub-millimetric precision (0.1mm tolerance).I didn't experience this issue with my 2019 production Pro-Am table. There was some calamity and chatter surrounding the leather Diamond pockets leaving black marks on the balls. As far as the frame is concerned, I would prefer the aluminum as it provides perfect flatness, and a little extra peace of mind for high humidity environments. Also, Diamond has more surface area of wood attached to the slate bed. That said, one could probably raise the argument Diamond is using better quality wood. Regarding the top rails, both Diamond and Rasson use Phenolic resin that creates a scratch, warp, burn, and dent resistant surface. I would frequently get cuts and scratches on my hands from the tiny ball return cutout that is lined with sharp/rough plywood edges. One thing I did NOT like about my Diamond was the ball return collection area.Aside from this "work in progress," everything else is pretty refined. I will update this post as things develop. I'm in the process of reaching out to Imperial about this issue. At first I thought it was a potential mechanic issue, but after spending some time finagling with the pockets, I could not get the desired outcome ( e.g., something similar to the Diamond tolerance). On some pockets the corners are wedged against the rails so tightly they buldge and elevate above the rails surface, while on others there is minor gap. I'm not happy with the way the top of the TRP pockets (corners) meet and align with the cushions on the Rasson Ox. I still like the Diamon Pro Am, but it is on the contemporary side. The aluminum beams are visible as I'm walking up the stairs to the loft, which gives the table an ultra-premium look. the metal pocket inserts, luxurious looking rails, and the utilitarian design with the arched legs.
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