All You Need to Know About Pool Tables
Learn the essentials in selecting a table for your enjoyment at home, and how to identify the best table from dozens at your favorite pool hall. Good players understand the choice of table can be as important as choosing your pool competition.
Pool Tables 101
What precise details do you need to look for in a new or used pool table to get the best value? How can you repair and re-felt your table accurately on a budget? What key questions should you ask of any pool table dealer or installer you shop? Doug Walters' book addresses these concerns and more.
What precise details do you need to look for in a new or used pool table to get the best value? How can you repair and re-felt your table accurately on a budget? What key questions should you ask of any pool table dealer or installer you shop? Doug Walters' book addresses these concerns and more.
Three Key Factors
There are a dozen articles on purchasing a table here at the Billiards guide site. But what are the main points when seeking a quality table?
There are a dozen articles on purchasing a table here at the Billiards guide site. But what are the main points when seeking a quality table?
Buying a Pool Table
Price alone does not indicate a table's quality. Key questions require forethought before you purchase a pool table. Save yourself money and time and learn from our experience.
Price alone does not indicate a table's quality. Key questions require forethought before you purchase a pool table. Save yourself money and time and learn from our experience.
Directions Not Included
You'll need help even to transport your table, which might weigh 800 lbs. or more!
You'll need help even to transport your table, which might weigh 800 lbs. or more!
Simply the Best
Why skimp when the table may be in use for decades in your home or poolroom?
Why skimp when the table may be in use for decades in your home or poolroom?
More on Slate
A quality slate is key to a level, enjoyable playing surface.
A quality slate is key to a level, enjoyable playing surface.
Check the Rails
Three little tricks you can use to test the rails on a new or used table you seek to purchase or play upon. Show them how cool you can be at the poolroom even before play begins!
Three little tricks you can use to test the rails on a new or used table you seek to purchase or play upon. Show them how cool you can be at the poolroom even before play begins!
Check the Pockets
"Tight" or "pro" pockets demand more precise shotmaking. Learn about the preferences for pockets before you buy that new pool table.
"Tight" or "pro" pockets demand more precise shotmaking. Learn about the preferences for pockets before you buy that new pool table.
Check the Felt
Searching for a good buy? A used pool table in decent condition might prove worth a try. You may even find one that...
Searching for a good buy? A used pool table in decent condition might prove worth a try. You may even find one that...
Check the Speed
Some players develop a preference for slow or fast tables. Which will you like best?
Some players develop a preference for slow or fast tables. Which will you like best?
Specialty Tables
Would you prefer a pool table that doubles as a serving table?
Would you prefer a pool table that doubles as a serving table?
Cruise and Shoot
An intriguing innovation allows 9-ball, 8-ball and much more on 21st Century equipment. Will pool in zero gravity be next?
An intriguing innovation allows 9-ball, 8-ball and much more on 21st Century equipment. Will pool in zero gravity be next?