About Pool Tables

mikedog_mikedog asked:


I want to re-felt my pool table but i don’t want to spend an arm and leg so i seen felt at the fabric store for like 2-3 bucks a yard but is it the same that they put on your table.

Derek

Joe Schmieder asked:


Buying a game table for your family game room can be a daunting task. But after reading this article you’ll be up to that task!

Let’s talk about the tables and features and which table or combination of tables would be perfect for some good old fashioned, family fun!

Air Hockey Game

An Air Hockey Game gives you what every sports fan wants, high-speed and intense competition. It’s arguably the fastest table game played even more so than table tennis. But is it the right choice for your family?

There was a “basic” air hockey tabletop game in my home growing up. It did get some use and it was fun for short periods of time. Needless to say during get-togethers the table was put away to play pool and not seen again for weeks at a time. Though if we had a standalone air hockey table then I’m sure it would have been used more often.

Each manufacturer offers something a little different in their tables. One example would be the width, is it 2-player or 4-player. Also the tabletop colors and designs vary. Usually they’re blue or white and the table may or may not be painted to look like a real ice rink. Another fun feature is electronic scoring. Some cheer and boo while others only tell the score and have overtime play features.

In my opinion air hockey game tables are a plus to any game room. But they are not good enough to be the “only” game if you’ll be having a lot of large get-togethers.

Billiard Table

Billiard Tables in recent years have improved. The designs and colors can be custom made to suit your desires and to match your home game room.

I grew up having a pool table in our home game room. It was a basic 7-foot bar room sized green felt table. Nothing too fancy but it didn’t matter because it was used often especially on the weekends.

Some billiard features are really neat. For example some manufactures will let you decide the color felt you’d like. If that’s not enough you can also get a table that has a University Logo, MLB Team Logo or NFL Team Logo in the middle and you can get matching billiard balls.

When it comes to designs you can find solid wood tables, laminate tables and other contemporary table designs. There are indoor and outdoor styles available also. If you want something really different you can buy a black light pool table, a Harley Davidson themed table or even a NASCAR themed table among others.

But they’re not just about looks they’re also about family fun. With a pool table you can play a wide variety of games. Also children learn how to make cuts and bank shots. And there’s a thought process involved with every shot that only Shuffleboard comes close too. It’s a strategy game that’s fun for the whole family.

In my opinion pool tables are a game for the whole family. They can also be the only game in your game room. Because of the skills involved and the variety of games that can be played, a pool table is a great choice for good old family fun get-togethers.

Foosball Game Table

Foosball Game Tables are great for kids of all ages. Not quite as fast as air hockey or as strategic as billiards, foosball is still a great game. It does however have a speed value that billiards doesn’t have. It basically has a bit of everything in it.

I never had a foosball table but a friend of mine did. We’d play for hours and the good part was that it was big enough for 4 players at a time. You can be the goalie/defense or the front scoring line or both if playing by yourself. You really need quick reflexes to be tops in this game.

What does a foosball table offer you? The quality of the wood or player colors can be changed but you basically just have your four legs and the table. Some tables are oval instead of rectangular and this makes it safer for young children. Also look for tables that have raised corners on the playing surface so the ball won’t get stuck like in the older versions.

Are they great family fun? In my opinion it depends on the age of the players. For older kids and adults they can be a lot of fun but definitely not for younger children. It’s too hard to switch handles and younger children need something to stand on to play. It’s easier to swing at a puck or hit pool balls. If you’re children are older then a game room sized foosball table would be a great addition. If you have a pool table already then foosball would be a great second game.

Shuffleboard Game Table

Now here’s a game table that has been overlooked for years. So let me be one to say that shuffleboard is a game for everyone.

When it comes to the designs and colors of shuffleboard games there are only a few differences. One difference is table length ranging from 9 to 22 feet. There are also features like bumper rails, which make the game easier to play for children. Plus depending on the table you may have a triangle scoring zone or a basic 3 or 4 line, scoring zone. This game does have some nice family friendly features.

The playing of the game offers up strategy. You can use your pucks to block shots, score points or to knock opponents pucks off the table. Also you can play one on one or with teams.

In my opinion this is the only other stand alone game for a home game room besides a billiard table. It’s similar to pool in that strategy is used to win. Also it’s easy to play for all ages, although adults seem to enjoy this game more than kids. Kids tend to get bored from the slow action. Definitely find a place to try this game out with your family before purchasing.

Table Tennis / Ping Pong Tables

A Ping Pong Tables is great fun. Adults love to play, kids love to hit the balls around and everyone has a laugh. But is it the best table game for your family? No.

I don’t hate the game of ping-pong. We had a tabletop version in our home growing up. We played it more in our teenage years but as children we’d just end up chasing the ping-pong balls. If you’re a professional player then you’ll disagree with me but for the average family player it’s a game for older children and adults.

The features are all pretty much the same including the size of each game. You do however have a choice of tabletop colors, (green, black or tournament blue). And you can buy fold up tables to give your room more space when not using the table. Also paddles can be different colors and balls come in many colors and fun designs but that’s about it.

In my opinion ping-pong is a challenging and fun game. It can be a very fast game for more advanced players and it definitely takes a lot of good hand-eye coordination. Is it a good stand alone game for your game room? Obviously I think not but it is a great third game. Wait until the children are older before adding one of these unless it’s your game of choice.

In closing a combination of a billiard table or shuffleboard table, air hockey or foosball and ping-pong would work well. You’d have a nice selection of games to please everyone. Also the skills needed to play each game are different, from making bank shots and using strategy to using quick thinking and reflexes you’ll get a bit of each with a combination of games.

If you’re still undecided have a look at “combination game tables”. Just remember that no matter which you choose you’ll have hours of fun and game tables only add and never take away from your home game room!

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Karl

Gerald Njuguna asked:


Every pool table owner should have one. Unless you have a dust-free pool room, it makes sense to provide a pool table cover for that delicate piece of gaming furniture. Dust and debris have a way of eroding your pool table rails and felt cloth top. Never mind the hardwood rails as they can withstand dust.

Nothing beats being pro-active and preventing dust to accumulate to begin with. And there’s a wide variety of pool covers to do the job well. When you’ve spent anywhere from $3000 to $5000 and higher on a spanking pool table, investing on as little as $60 or less for a pool cover is pittance.. That’s just the equivalent to about 1% to 2% of your pool table cost.

So how does one go about getting the right pool cover? If the dealer of your pool table didn’t offer you one when you bought it, there are aftermarket pool covers in a variety of brands, colors, sizes, materials and prices to fit your taste and budget. It would also be a good idea to get one that matches your pool table’s wood color or room décor.

If you are in the market for one, the first thing to do is to get the table specs and check its dimensions. You can measure that yourself. Sizes typically matches pool table dimensions with the smallest around 38″ x 76″ to the largest at 50″ by 100.” A good fit gives always makes the cover look good on your pool table.

Looking at most pool cover inventories on the net, some of the better ones hover in the $100 price point. And there are truly inexpensive ones starting at $7. Of course, just like any merchandise item out there, there are exotic covers that can cost an arm.

In general, the better and practical pool table covers are made of leatherettes on the outside with soft cloth linings on the inside to gently protect the pool table top and wood rails. You can see different descriptions such as fabric-backed or polyester-lined vinyl covers. The inexpensive ones forgo the linings altogether but are nonetheless gentle as they are made of soft synthetic cloth-like materials or plastic.

While the more expensive one use soft suede, real leather or some exotic cloth with silk linings. Some even have pillow-like fillings in-between. And they often look better on your pool table especially if it matches your interior design.

Regardless of which pool cover you choose, just remember that pool covers do an ounce of prevention every time you use it. Arguably the more expensive ones do a better job. But you need not spend more than necessary. Anything above $100 would most likely belong in the frivolous luxury category.



Stephanie

quicksidemoney.blogspot.com asked:


i want to buy a pool table but i don’t want it to last just for a little bit. i have 2 friends and all their pool tables have warped and they both have finished basements. i have a unfinished basement but i want to put a pool table made of wood down there. will it warp? how long will it take untill it warps?

Diana

Josephine Thunder asked:


8-ball is the most popular billiard game in the world. It is so popular, that 8-ball pool is almost a synonym for billiards. However, 8-ball is only a part of a one big happy family of billiard games.

8-ball pool, 9-ball pool, snooker, one pocket, balkline are all cue sports games. They all share a rectangular cloth-covered table, a long cue stick, a set of balls and an ambition to score, but they differ in their rules, objects, and even their terminology.

Generally, billiard games divide into two types: pocket billiard games and carom billiard games. Pocket billiard games, usually referred to as pool games, are the type of billiard played on a table that has six pockets. In pocket billiard games, the players aspire to sink the balls into the table pockets, according to specific games rules.

Carom billiard games, on the other hand, are played on pocketless tables. Only three billiard balls are involved in the carom games. The purpose of the players in most carom games is to maneuver their cue ball so it will carom off the other two balls, again, according to the specific requirements of the game.

8-ball pool is a pocket billiard game. Other popular pocket billiard games include 9-ball pool, 14.1 continuous (formerly known as straight pool) and even snooker. Snooker is the most popular cue sports in the UK. Even though snooker is played on a pocketed pool table, it is not governed by the same association that administrates pocket billiard rules. Therefore, pocket billiard general rules do not apply to snooker.

The equipment used in snooker games is also different from the one used in pocket billiard tournaments. For example, the snooker table is a bit larger than the standard pool table plus its pockets are narrower. The terminology used in both billiard games is different as well. While pool players’ goal is to “pocket” the “object balls”, snooker players aim to “pot” the “red” or the “on-ball”.



Gilbert

cstrick58 asked:


I recently have moved, but I am not sure the best location for a pool table in the new house. What dimensions do I need?

Constance

Brian Garvin And Jeff West asked:


Description: Poker includes variety of games, many with different Poker Tables. As poker is becoming popular, so is the need of Poker Tables to play variety of poker games.

From few years, poker has become the most popular game. Whether it is celebrity poker on TV, games at home, or online poker, the game is just having a renaissance. Today we can find more poker accessories than ever before. Poker Tables is the one where this is reflected in forms of wide range of variety available. It has also become a major attraction and every body wants to have one, so they can play at their own pace with less cost as compared to playing at casino.

Variety of games like Texas Holdem, Hi/Lo poker, Seven Card Stud, Crazy Pineapple, etc can be played with poker, but that’s not the only attraction. The other main attraction is all the accessories go well with all the games. People love the feel and look of attractive chips, sitting in dim light, possibly smoky room around tables, snacks and drinks to relax and refreshments, and so on. There are actually as many Poker Tables, as there are games. A Texas Holdem table is far different than a Seven Card Stud table. A Holdem table is more elongated and closer to a small pool table. This shows the need of such tables for various games and thus is the popularity.

Due to this reason, one may need to buy different tables for different such games that they like the most to play. Instead of buying separate tables for games; for playing a wider variety of games, a standard octagon-shaped table is a good option. There are tables available with legs in place or just table tops that will fit right on any basic table. The better Poker Tables will have a molded space for a drink and chips with spots for as many as eight players. Having one basic general table at home and table tops for other variety of games can also be a good combination.

Poker is a game about attitude as well as skill, which everyone must be aware of. Most people love to plat poker. Environment while playing poker matters to most of the people playing the game. Poker chips already boost the excitement. Poker Tables add to the excitement of every round of poker you play. Maybe you’re interested in competing at a higher level and need the atmosphere to practice your game and your poker face. Maybe you want to spice up your game room. Some complete table sets-chairs included–are downright luxurious, made of solid cherry and leather. Other portable table tops are more modest, but still far preferable to playing on a plain table. Most Poker Tables come in a variety of colors and wood stains to match a game room’s décor. Based on ones interest and budget and requirements, he can choose the accessories and make the game more enjoyable and lasts the excitement.



Pamela

Malachi Mikk asked:


In the scene where he was supposed to be dead, laying on the pool table. Then he got up. Did you see how he got up?

Susan

Groshan Fabiola asked:


There is no denying the fact that poker has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether you’re talking about celebrity poker on TV, poker games at home, or online poker, the game is going through a renaissance period. This new trend now means that you’ll find more poker accessories than ever before. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the wide variety of poker table set available nowadays.

One of the great things about the game of poker is not just the variety of games such as Texas Hold ‘Em, Hi/Lo poker, Seven Card Stud, Crazy Pineapple, but also all of the accessories that go with the game. Poker fans love the feel of poker chips, sitting in a dim lit, possibly smoky room around a felt poker table. There are actually as many poker table sets, as there are games. For instance, Texas Hold ‘Em poker table sets are far different from Seven Card Stud poker table sets. Texas Hold ‘Em poker table sets are more elongated and look a lot like small pool tables.

For this reason, you may need to buy different poker table sets according to the poker variation you like best. If you’re interested in playing a wider variety of games, the standard octagon-shaped poker table sets would be your best bet. There are poker table sets available with legs in place or table tops that will fit on most basic tables. The better poker table sets will have a molded space for a drink and chips with spots for as many as eight players.

Everyone knows that poker is as much about attitude as well as skill. Poker table sets add to the excitement of every round of poker you play. Some complete poker table sets with chairs included, are downright luxurious, made of solid cherry and leather. Other portable table tops are more modest, but still far preferable to playing on a just a plain table. Most poker table sets come in a variety of colors and wood stains to match a game room’s décor.

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Leslie

lateralus3115 asked:


We are getting the carpet professionally done and I was wondering if the pool table should be moved out completely or if it was possible for them to use some sort of jack to lift on each side and put the carpet down .

Justin