The
first step in buying a pool table is to consider the purpose and
function of the table, and the amount of money you are prepared
to spend.
Least Expensive
Many pool tables in the least expensive category do not use real
slate as playing surface. This table is designed for you to take
home and assemble yourself, thus saving the cost of installation.
A quality pool table has to be assembled and leveled by an experienced
billiards mechanic. Full sized low-endpool tables can be purchased
from mass merchandisers for anywhere from $600 to $1000.
Economypool
tables
At the next level are the economy slate billiard tables, which range
in price from $1000 to about $1600. Thesepool tables have genuine
slate playing surface but are inferior in most other respects. At
the lowest level are the "one piece" slatepool tables.
Many of these cheaperpool tables do not use "oversize"
slate. Oversized slate is an industry term for slate that extends
beneath the rails. As you will soon discover, the rails of your
table are just the right height to sit on. If the slate is oversized,
extended under the rails, it is strong enough to support the weight.
If the slate is undersized, Watch Out! You will soon have wobbly,
misaligned rails and a table on which it is almost impossible to
play.
Popularly
Pricedpool tables
The most popular price range is $1600 to $2000. At this level you
can buy a properly built, good playing table; one that will look
attractive and be enjoyable to play on for a number of years if
you chose wisely and know what to look for! Even in this price range
most of thesepool tables will incorporate cheaper materials. When
properly engineered, thesepool tables can be quite strong. Be especially
wary if your table will be subject to a lot of humidity or large
temperature changes (e.g. in a basement), because some of these
artificial materials can deform and disintegrate under adverse climatic
conditions.
Pool Table
Room Sizing Chart:
So want a billiard
room, Before you rush out and purchase your pool table, make sure
you know which size table works best for your room. The following
chart walks you through it. Remember that a 57" cue is the
"standard size" preferred by most folks, so keep that
in mind when reading the chart. If you have questions, please contact
us and we will be happy to help.
Minimum Room
Size:
By Table And Cue Length.
| Table
Size (Playing Surface) |
48"
Cue |
52"
Cue |
57"
Cue |
| 7'
Bar Size (39" x 78") |
11'3"
x 14'6" |
11'11"
x 15'2" |
12'9"
x 16'0" |
| 8'
Standard (44" x 88") |
11'8"
x 15'4" |
12'4"
x 16'0" |
13'2"
x 16'10" |
| 8'
Regulation (46" x 92") |
11'10"
x 15'8" |
12'6"
x 16'4" |
13'4"
x 17'2" |
| 9'
Tournament (50" x 100") |
12'2"
x 16'4" |
12'10"
x 17'0" |
13'8"
x 17'10" |
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