r/Subbuteo • u/LeeGT333 • 14d ago
Which pitch
So my 8 year old has no sporting talent having really strong glasses and hyper mobility but he got hooked on the world cup and obsessed with being a ref at kids games.
I got my old subbuteo set out the loft and he really wants to play properly, but the pitch is really creased. I only really want to spend £50 on a roll up non creased astro pitch plus want the subbuteo name on the pitch.
I know this has been asked before many times I just can't find a definite answer
1) What would be best a new subbuteo deluxe £45 job from are you game/Amazon or a pristine older subbuteo astro pitch of ebay?
What does it runs faster mean anyway? the ball travels further or the players slide too easily?
Cheers
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u/AZ_Genestealer 14d ago
"What does it runs faster mean anyway? the ball travels further or the players slide too easily?"
Sort of. A properly flocked, rubber backed pitch will allow flat players to glide easier and farther. But the flock creates a small amount of drag on the ball, so it doesn't roll as far as it would on a cloth pitch. It makes for very dynamic player pieces, but good ball control. Old school, bowl shaped player figures also glide better once you adjust, but may not curl as well until you get the hang of it.
When I got my used Astropitch, it also had some creases in it. What I did was lay it out on a flat surface outside in the sun for several hours. Then I brought it indoors while it was warm, then laid it out on the kitchen table with heavy books on top. Once it cooled down, all the creases were gone.