What to Look for in a Pool Table

Select a pool table that matches your home.

Choose from a variety of materials, finishes and clothes for a table that fits in with your décor. Select from tables built with a heavy construction or those that are designed to be lightweight. For traditional play, opt for a premium table, built with a slate table top covered in seamless wool. For a lighter table, choose an alternative to slate, like Dur-A-Bond.

Details like embellished corner caps provide a stylish accent while molded gum-rubber cushioning provides responsive rebounds on every bank shot. Many pool tables come with a set of billiard balls, chalk, cue sticks and a rack.

Pool tables are available with both wool and nylon fabric surfaces in colors that range between traditional green to deep-hued burgundy. Nylon, wool and synthetic covers are commonly used as the fabric covering your slate playing surface, providing both durability and a smooth, consistent texture for play.

Regulation-size pool tables have a playing surface that is twice as long as it is wide. You will find pool tables in a variety of sizes, though most used in homes are 8-feet in length. A slate playing surface is recommended by the Billiard Congress of America as the only playing surface for tournament play, as it provides exceptional stability and durability. Most slate surfaces come in three different sections that are leveled together.

Added features help you make the most of your billiards table. Think about purchasing a table with an automatic ball return system, for example. Features like reinforced legs and water-resistant fabric on your table's surface give your billiards set longevity.

Consider the pockets on your pool table. Pockets can be constructed of leather, plastic or rubber. For a decorative touch, choose a pool table with a friend or shield cover pocket.

Don't forget about accessories.

Browse a variety of cue sticks designed for absolute playability: Select between one and two-piece cues. Two-piece designs screw together in the middle—a feature that allows for easy carrying.

Cue sticks are available in a variety of different tips: Hard-tipped cue sticks are durable and require minimal maintenance. These are ideal options for novice players. Advanced players prefer soft-tip sticks for their added control over the ball.

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