How To Buy A Pool Table

How To Buy A Pool Table

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As mentioned, the primary consideration of materials is how they affect the quality of play. However, pool tables are also an inThe materials below are listed in order from cheapest to most expensive.

Slate gets its own tier because it is universally considered the highest quality surface available. It is more expensive than the rest of the options but the payoff is considerable. It will not crack or warp under normal circumstances and the surface allows for a clean and smooth shot. Italian slate has historically been regarded as the most premium material from which to build a table, but in recent years Brazilian slate has also developed an excellent reputation.

The slate will lock down onto the frame in 3 sections which are leveled separately. Bumpers, or cushions, are then lined flush with the table rails and slate in a rectangular pattern along the edges. The table rails will contain grooves running the entire length of the sides and ends. Felt is then spread and stretched across the table in stages and then secured with wooden or rubber featherstripping that is hammered into the grooves. Finally, the pockets are secured to the corners and side rails with metal or carbon fiber brackets.

Even if the table will fit comfortably inside the room, there must be adequate room around all sides of the tables for players to shoot. You should consider what size of cues you plan to use and whether the table will be used by adults or children. You may also want some room for a rack or cabinet to store additional cues and balls.

Pool tables, billiard tables and other tables upon which cue sports can be played are major investments on the level of a baby grand piano, grandfather clock or other heirloom-quality pieces. Pool tables can run anywhere between $900 and $5,000 offering many variations of slate, felt, cloth, wood and more. To ensure your investment is safe and sound for many years to come, use this buyer's guide to educate yourself on pool and billiard tables before you make a purchase.

The game of pool (sometimes referred to as billiards) is a cue sport played with billiard balls and cue sticks made of wood or synthetic material. Historically, sports played on pool tables have been known as billiard sports and include snooker or English billiards, typically played on a table with six pockets, carom billiards, usually played on 10-foot tables without pockets and pool, the most common billiard sport, generally offering six-pocket tables of various lengths. In addition to these pool tables there are further types, such as bumper pool tables and others that offer various playing surfaces, obstacles and table configurations, but are not as popular as the standard billiard or pool table game.

The development of indoor cue sports such as pool is linked with outdoor stick games popular in Europe during the 15th century such as golf, croquet and bocce. A version of outdoor billiards was played with cue sticks on a field; this cue sport was eventually moved inside to be played on indoor pool tables.

The first recorded indoor pool table was built by King Louis XI of France, and the new game's popularity among French nobles helped spread it to virtually every French cafe by the middle 1700s. These early tables were built by furniture makers, while early balls were made from ivory, clay and wood.

The earliest games were carom-style games played on tables without pockets with three or four balls. The various games in this style relied on striking the cue ball to either bounce off of rails into other billiard balls or bounce a billiard ball into other balls without hitting the rails or other obstacles; pockets were developed initially as deathtraps to balls, but eventually became targets to earn points.

By the end of the 1800s games played on billiard tables and pool tables became so popular in both Europe and America that these games were now referred to as \"sports\", with tournaments, rules and regulations. The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) was formed in 1948 and currently is the governing body for professional tournaments in the United States.

Prior to 1961 all BCA approved tables had a minimum of 1\" slate and double center main beams (more on slate and beams below), and most pool tables, regardless of the level of play, offered this type of slate. This changed in 1961 when the movie The Hustler was released starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason (pictured right), which followed a young pool hustler (Newman) being mentored by pool master Minnesota Fats (Gleason).

This film increased the popularity of pool and prompted the industry to make pool tables more affordable to the general public. To achieve this aim, the industry introduced 1/2\" and 3/4\" slate. Frames, cabinets and legs were downsized to cut costs and double center main beams were eliminated as the slate was not as heavy.

While initially these changes were good for the billiard industry, increasing the number of sales, the long term impact was bad. Due to the fact that the tables were now much lighter, the playing characteristics suffered. Tables were vulnerable to racking and warping.

After a few years the sales of billiard tables declined. This decline would last until 1986 when The Color of Money, another billiard-themed movie but starring Tom Cruise, was released. Demand once again increased, and 1\" slate made a comeback.

This time pool table manufactures did little to beef up the now downsized frames to support the reintroduction of the heavier slate. Needless to say, the tables failed due to uneven weight distribution and lack of support for the slate. This caused issues such as bowing or sagging slate.

Today the best pool table manufacturers have addressed these issues, but low-quality versions still exist from manufacturers searching for a way to make a quick dollar. Keep reading below to learn how to identify a high-quality pool table from inferior options.

There is no substitute for a pool table made with slate. Common substitutes include plywood, fiberboard, slatex, permaslate, slatron, slatine and honeycomb, but none of these alternatives offer the smooth experience and accuracy of slate. What is slate Slate is shale or rock made over thousands years from volcanic ash or clay that is mined, quarried, cut and leveled into smooth flat sheets perfect for cue sports such as billiards or pool.

Pool table slate is divided into categories by thickness, with the standard sizes being 3/4\" slate, 1\" slate and 1-1/4\" slate. The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes 1\" slate as the most accurate slate available and requires at least 1\" slate on tables used in tournaments and competitions. Many dealers will substitute 1\" slate with 7/8\" and still market it as 1\" slate. Be sure to ask that the slate is truly 1\" thick and not 7/8\" thick.

The cabinet of a pool table holds 90% of the overall weight, which means this amount must be supported by strong legs. When players take shots, lean or sit against the pool table it adds even more stress. There are two types of legs: post or \"perfect\" legs and two-piece or \"industry standard\" legs. The post legs are considered \"perfect\" because they are made from solid pieces of wood, from the slate down to the feet. They are reliable and will prevent a lowering of the gameplay experience as time progresses.

The slate of a pool table is only as good as the wood frame, since a lack of support can cause the slate to sag, crack and become uneven. A high-quality pool table will offer slate that has been framed with wood glued to the bottom, along with cross beams that add support. You will find a review of three types of frames below on this page.

The type of frame beams needed depends on the size of the slate. Pool tables that offer 3/4\" slate can get away with utilizing two cross beams. But larger slate, such as 1\" and up, should be using quad-beam construction that offers two cross beams and two long beams. Just remember with larger slate more framing is required, and to ask about the amount of beams below the slate.

Modern billiard cloth or pool table felt is typically made from a wool and nylon blend that's been coated in Teflon. To determine the durability of a cloth look at the ounce weight per yard of the felt; we recommend between 18 and 22 ounces per yard for a maximum life.

The cushions or rails of a pool table are normally made from either synthetic materials or natural gum or gum blends. The synthetic options routinely rely on clay filler to form the rails; this clay will dry, out, lose its bounce and become a \"dead rail\".

But rails or cushions with the standard K-66 profile use natural gum materials; these types of rails provide a predictable bounce that will last as long as you own the table. We recommend natural gum rails over synthetic rails. An in-depth review of rails and cushions can be found below.

While the pool table itself is probably the single most important aspect that will determine the playing experience of the games, the playing equipment is quite important. Here's a quick rundown of billiard equipment and accessories:

Pool tables are normally delivered in pieces; assembly is required and can become a headache. To ensure your new pool table offers accurate play, level surfaces and a great experience, Family Leisure recommends homeowners hire an experienced pool table installer for the installation. Of course, if you purchase a pool table from Family Leisure we will install the pool table ourselves or find a reputable pool table installer in your area to perform the installation. But many people choose to install their pool table themselves. If you fall within this category our Pool Table Installation Video will walk you through the process.

Now that you understand the importance of owning a well-engineered pool table, it's time to look at another aspect of the table that plays an equally significant role. Since the rails and cushions are the area of the table which receives the most contact and use, it's vital the rails and cushions are engineered to the same high standard as the rest of the table. 59ce067264

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