Need to know what to look for in a pool table??

Question

I am going to get an eight foot pool table. I don't want to make a mistake so I was wondering if there are anything that I should look for quality wise in the table? Anything to look for that would make buying a certain table something that I should not buy it because of?

Answer 1

All you need to look for is the right name brands. Olhausen, Brunswick, Diamond, and Connelly all make quality tables. In general, if you stick to these 4 you will end up with a nice table, and if you look at any other brands (there are a couple other good ones but they are much harder to come by) you most likely will end up with a crappy table.

Answer 2

Balls!!!

Answer 3

The number one rule for buying a pool table: do not buy a pool table with a wood deck.  They are cheap and will not last.  Get stone.  A good slate will not warp and stays flat forever.

Answer 4

I don't need to answer because they pretty much covered it, so instead I will be a smart a-- and remind you that a table with 4 legs would suit you better than one with 3.  I can't believe you guys forgot to mention that.

Answer 5

Slate the thicker the better and Siminos or centinial cloth

If it has those you can pertty well trust the rest of the table I would suggest a Brunswick but there are 4 or 5 others just as good I just like the designs

Any of them do cost a lot but will out last most houses they are put in