| Swatch sample comments
Carl Freeman - Received sample chart
responded on July 13th 2010
-
The colors look fine. Felt is supposed to be 21 oz but looks a bit more on the 20 oz weight. I might be wrong. I will have to wait on sample felt to try it. Just wondering what shipping will be to east coast from California. Overall the felt looks fine.
Scott Long - Received sample chart
responded on July 14th 2010
-
After receipt of the cloth samples, the appearance of each dye sample is good. The thread consistency of each color swatch is predominantly of a consistent nature and should garner customer approval. After a basic review of the ten sample swatches on the color board, I would consider this cloth to be an acceptable cloth worthy of ABIA member distribution. On a separate note, the sample board is unacceptable for showroom use. The board offers no additional sales information other than identifying each color. Four of the color samples has glue on the face of the sample indicating sloppy work. I look forward to a full cloth kit that can be thoroughly field tested. Scott Long
Randy Schwind - Received sample chart
responded on July 21st 2010
-
Appearance
Initial review of the IC sample cloth is good. The weave is consistent and the nap is short. Roll direction and impedence will be minimal. Colors are vibrant and consistent.
-Weight
Sample thickness is .040 (same as Championship Invitational) which indicates that the sample cloth is of reasonable weight. (measured with precision digital vernier calipers)
-Liquid Resistance
Test reveals that this cloth has excellent liquid resistance with zero absobtion when exposed to water.
(liquid test = cold water, medium faucet stream @ 6" x 45 deg. angle for 30 seconds)
-Durability
Test indicates weave is strong and resistant to break divots, jump shots, and masse' shots, and in no way compromised the area tested. (thread test = 100 consecutive drops from a 6" height of a 2-1/4" 6oz. billiard ball within 1in/sq. of sample cloth attached directly over 1" slate)
-Abrasion Resistance
Test left little to no 'break-burn' visible after multiple breaks. (burn test = 100 consecutive medium to hard break shots on a 4" sample attached directly over 1" slate using no follow, draw, or side spin)
-Rub Resistance
Test did not produce any 'pilling' of nap after repeated rubbing of cloth surface. (rub test = 100 consecutive forward and back rubs with open palm using medium pressure on 4" sample attached directly over 1" slate)
-Fade Resistance
Not known
Field testing will be required to obtain long-term results for durability, abrasion rub and fade resistance. Results may vary with environments cloth is subjected to. Questions and comments are welcome and encouraged.
Pat O'Donnell - Received sample chart
responded on August 14th 2010
-
Cloth colors look good, interested in receiving a full cut of the cloth to test further and comment.
Todd Sorrow - Received sample chart
responded on August 15th 2010
-
For the price looks hard to beat,
grain looks good and color is solid.
waiting to see full cut.
If I had to compare it I would say,
it looks like Saturn by championship.
Gibbi Tkatch - Received sample chart
responded on August 30th 2010
-
Better Late than never, I am probably the last to receive my sample chart. It came with a full bed of burgundy sample cloth. After looking at the color chart, I am very impressed by the intensity of colors. Looking at the weave, it's plyability and scretchability needs to be tested on a table. I will report as to its dynamics as soon as I do.
I tested the liquid resistance with a 1" water droplet which I placed on the cloth, rolled it around, and then let it sit for several minutes. It appears to be coated with something. Shows no absorption. Unknown if continuous play will affect this excellent coating; because cue chalk, powders, and general wear and tear can diminish their effectiveness. Tests may tell.
Because I am an avid Championship Titan Tour Edition advocate, this cloth seems preliminarily a promising contestant especially for its price value.
| 
