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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Peruse this Prior to Purchasing a Pool Table

By Athena Hunter


While a pool table is always a major purchase, they come in many price ranges, which depends on many factors. You shouldn't, however, let the high prices of the top model tables scare you off, as you can still get good ones at affordable prices. If you want a table that meets the requirements of tournament play, it has to meet certain standards. A really top quality table is often considered a collector's item, and while it may be beautiful, the vast majority of players don't require anything that elaborate. You can certainly enjoy the benefits of the game on a table less costly than this. When you invest in any kind of pool table, you want it to last as long as possible, and by keeping the following tips in mind you'll be taking the best possible care of yours.

Your pool table is an investment, and you should always learn how to take the best care of it. For example, never chalk your cue stick over the table and do not allow others to do so. If you do chalk over the table you will inevitably cause chalk to fall onto the felt. You will eventually see the damaging effects of this chalk. There is no way to effectively remove the chalk once it's become embedded in the material. The chalk can cause tiny tears in the cloth over time. You will then eventually have to replace the felt material all together.

The British standard pool table is different from the US tables and differs from the International Pool table configuration. There's a special version of British 8 ball, and the British standard table is made specifically for this. British pool tables come in two varieties - 6 x 3 and 7 x 4. The larger size is the standard for pub pool league. British Standard pool tables made for UK 8 ball have smaller pockets.

When it comes to table beds for pool tables, the slate generally comes from either Brazil or Italy. Compared to Brazilian slate, the Italian kind is softer, which is both simpler to use and more flexible, which can be advantages. Harder Brazilian slate, however, lasts longer, which is an important factor. It's able to withstand more use and can last a very long time. A pool table bed that's at least 1" thick and constructed from Brazilian slate is going to be so solid that you really don't have to worry about it every breaking.

There is more to learn when it comes to pool tables than many people realize. If you're shopping for a pool table, you naturally have to think about how much it's going to cost, as well as how much space it will take up. But that is fine and good as the most important thing is to be able to own your own table. You have to make some choices or compromises if your heart is set on a table that's unaffordable. You can look for a way to borrow the money, postpone it while you save money, or look for a good used table. But keep in mind you can find an excellent and good quality table that is not as expensive as the very high quality tables.




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