| Toltec's Tiffany-style pool table lights can be a great | | | | (UPDATE: yes, the extra bulb extends the coverage |
| addition to any pool room. I took a fancy to their | | | | area of the fixture). Now, I like this particular choice of |
| Popular Pearl line of lighting, so this review is focused | | | | pearl-and-green because the two-toned color scheme |
| on those. | | | | matches and compliments my favorite pool-felt color: |
| The people of Toltec have this to say for themselves: | | | | deep green (so their other color choices, of course, |
| "Founded in the 1970's, Toltec is a family-owned and | | | | would thus be ideal for tables covered in alternate, yet |
| run company dedicated to creating quality and | | | | matching, colors). |
| competitively priced lighting fixtures for your home. | | | | The ClearGlass pool table lighting comes with only one |
| While quality and value continue to be the hallmarks | | | | choice: the 10 candelabra lights, and two lights pointing |
| that Toltec is famous for, we take pride in having | | | | down. Asking price is $630, which is a bit hefty, but |
| taken the lead in the field of design. we are continually | | | | probably worth the budget-stretch considering how |
| introducing new concepts and ideas while maintaining a | | | | eye-catching it is. Brass and clear-glass candelabra |
| close eye on tradition. At Toltec, we bridge all possible | | | | lighting direct within your game rooms really adds an |
| worlds." | | | | old-world touch. Imagine matching this with a warm |
| Let me tell you, these Toltecs are some very finely | | | | dark-wood theme, one reminiscent of gas-lights and |
| crafted billiard lights. The stained glass is elegant and | | | | cobblestone streets. Add some 8 ball or 9 ball themed |
| not too gaudy, giving just enough accent to your table | | | | black-&-white framed posters to enhance the |
| and your pool room to really give you that | | | | atmosphere, or even some old-school mafia B&W's |
| 'warm-fuzzy' feeling. | | | | full of tommy-guns and antique cars, and you've got |
| My personal favorites are the #129 Popular Pearl | | | | yourself one jiving game room! My only worry with this |
| Tiffany Light with Pearl and Green with Brass | | | | light is that the candelabra lights might be too bright and |
| Channels and the #527E Popular Pearl Tiffany Light | | | | distracting. I Kind of wish they had included an option |
| with Clear Ripple and ClearGlass with Brass | | | | for smoked-glass tinting to take away a bit of the |
| Channels.The designs feature some exquisite glass | | | | glare. |
| finishes, and can bring some major charm and beauty | | | | Most of these Toltec Tiffany Billiard Lights are |
| to your pool table rooms. | | | | available in 2, 3 or 4 light configurations, even single-bulb |
| The Pearl and Green runs about $475 with just 3 | | | | pendants with attaching chains or light-stands. All Billiard |
| lights, but if you're like me, and want to light up a 9' pool | | | | lights come with enough chain, wiring and ceiling |
| table instead of those tiny little 7' or 8' tables, I'm | | | | canopy for a nine-foot high ceiling. Extra chain and wire |
| guessing you'll need a longer fixture with an extra light | | | | are available upon request at the time you place an |
| bulb, bumping the cost up to $585. I'm not positive yet if | | | | order.overall, I'd give them 4 out 5 stars. These are |
| the extra-bulb-upgrade actually gives you a longer pool | | | | some top-notch lights, but I'll save the 5th star for |
| table light, but I've sent their customer service a query, | | | | something that really blows me away. |
| and I'll update this post as soon as they've responded | | | | |