Thanks for sharing that summary about the Rafale 2.0 carom table—it’s a fascinating example of engineering evolution in cue sports equipment. It’s clear that the Rafale 2.0 isn’t just a marginal upgrade but a redesigned platform intended to push professional carom play forward.
Some of the standout improvements include:
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Enhanced stability, likely benefiting precision and consistency.
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Advanced heating system, crucial for maintaining optimal playing conditions by regulating the slate’s temperature and humidity impact.
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Quieter play, which is significant for training and high-level tournaments.
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“Longer” rail-response, probably referring to better rebound characteristics that allow more nuanced control, without sacrificing the table’s speed.
The fact that top players like Torbjörn Blomdahl, Eddy Merckx, and Martin Horn have adopted it for personal use is a strong endorsement. These are players with the experience and sensitivity to equipment nuances to demand the very best.
Would you like a comparison chart between Rafale 1.0 and 2.0, or are you looking into getting one yourself?
Equipped with our exclusive Vector BS-CA 394 Cushions: longer angles and an extremely consistent rails-response.
Re-engineered rails; full aluminium construction, altered fitting angles, new insert-system, improved scratch resistance.
Stress-spreading frame construction, resulting in quieter playing conditions.
Diamonds in high-contrast color for improved visibility
Completely new heating system, fast-reacting, fully insulated, better spreading of heat throughout the playing field.
Dimensions
5' x 10' ft
