|
Interactive
Room Planner
Free
Buyer's Guide
Themed
Room Design Free
Room Design Services
Interactive
Room Planner
Interactive
Room Planner
|
Here
are some links and tips to buying a Pool Table...
Buying one to last:
Remember to consider where the table is going to be located.
Putting one in a room located next to the living room?
It will be seen from the entrance. Buy a name brand that shows well, and
is solidly built.
|
A
well-made, well-maintained pool table can last you a
lifetime. A good table can support a range of games for
all skill levels. Here are some things to think about
before making your purchase.
|
|
|
|
|
Steps:
|
|
1.
|
Measure out your total available
space to determine the size of your table. Pool tables
range from 7 feet to 10 feet and are half as wide as
they are long.
|
|
|
|
2.
|
Take into consideration the fact
that you need more than just room for the table itself.
Ideally, you'll have at least a 57" clearance all
around the table's perimeter.
|
|
|
|
3.
|
Determine your budget - know that
you'll get what you pay for. You'll $1700 to $2500 for a
good solid, quality table. $3000 and up for excellent
custom quality USA made tables.
|
|
|
|
4.
|
Do some research on pool tables.
Generally, it's not that much more expensive to buy a
new table than to buy a used one. Keep in mind that
moving a table a few times can put a lot of wear and
tear on it.
|
|
|
|
5.
|
Look on the Web at the construction
features of the most expensive tables. The best tables
have three-piece, 1inch-thick slate; solid hardwood
frames rather than wood laminates; rails bolted through
the slate with the nuts inside the rails; and K-66
contoured cushions.
|
|
|
|
6.
|
Decide which features you value and
can afford.
|
|
|
|
7.
|
Opt for a frame pre-built in a
factory, which is normally stronger than one assembled
in the house. Some house situations, however, may
require internal assembly (for example, if you have to
bring it up a spiral staircase).
|
|
|
|
8.
|
Notice that many tables have slanted
sides. Slanted sides are usually stronger.
|
|
|
|
9.
|
Focus your attention on the most
essential element of the pool table - the playing
surface, which consists of the cloth, the rails and the
cushions.
|
|
|
|
10.
|
Buy a table from a manufacturer
who has been around for many years.
|
|
|
|
11.
|
Have your table professionally
installed.
|
|
|
|
12.
|
Make sure your installer
who is authorized by a major billiard company.
|
|
|
|
13.
|
Care for your table properly and it
will last your entire lifetime.
|
|
|
|
|
Tips:
|
|
|
Table cloth is made of
wool and nylon. The higher the percentage of wool your
cloth has, the slower the balls will roll on the table.
|
|
|
|
|
Heavier table cloths
last longer.
|
Warranty or guarantee
Tables built to last will offer a lifetime guarantee, if
installed by authorized personnel. When’s the last time you
were offered a lifetime guarantee on anything?
B.C.A. Specifications
The Billiard Congress of America is the governing body that
regulates the billiard industry. All of our billiard
tables meet or exceed the stringent BCA specifications and
guidelines. We are members in good standing with the BCA and
work hard to conform to their impeccable standards.
While an 8' table is the most common in a
home, if your game room can only accommodate a 7' table it's
much better to select that size. That way you'll have the room
to play comfortably vs. complaining later about the lack of
room for many of your shots.
This little table below will help you with
your room size.
| |
Bar
Size
|
Standard
Home Size
|
Pro
Size |
|
|
Table
Size:
|
3
1/2 x 7
|
4x8
|
4
1/2 x 9
|
5
x 10
|
|
Playing
Surface:
|
39"
x 78"
|
44
x 88"
|
50"
x 100"
|
56"
x 112"
|
|
Cue
Lengths:
|
|
|
|
|
| 36" |
9'2"
x 12'3"
|
9'7"
x 13'4"
|
10'2"
x 14'4"
|
10'8"
x 15'4"
|
| 42" |
10'2"
x 12'3"
|
10'8"
x 14'4"
|
11'2"
x 15'4"
|
11'8"
x 16'4"
|
| 48" |
11'2"
x 14'3"
|
11'7"
x 15'4"
|
12'2"
x 16'4"
|
12'8"
x 17'4"
|
| 52" |
11'8"
x 15'0"
|
12'4"
x 16'0"
|
12'9"
x 17'0"
|
13'4"
x 18'0"
|
| 57" |
12'7"
x 15'8"
|
13'2"
x 16'9"
|
13'7"
x 17'9"
|
14'2"
x 18'10"
|
| 60" |
13'1"
x 16'3"
|
13'8"
x 17'4"
|
14'2"
x 18'4"
|
14'8"
x 19'4"
|
www.bca-pool.com
Rules
summary for 8-ball and 9-ball
|
