Difference between Slate and Slate Core?

Question

Whats the difference between a Slate Pool Table and A Slate Core Pool Table?

Answer 1

Slate is the correct surface to play on and slate core is worthless c**p that should never have been invented.

Answer 2

The difference between a dirt road and pavement -That stuff is 100% junk

Answer 3

The slate table is built using 3/4 inch slab.  This thickness provides a surface that won't warp or twist move regardless of temperature, moisture changes.

A slate core is a thinner piece of slate sandwiched in between a composite material, that in theory, will also remain true and level.  The are compressed together using a glue.  The problem with this is that the composite material can and does expand and contract slightly and can affect the performance of the balls on the table.  Of course the core slate table is less expensive as well.

Answer 4

Real and pure junk