Why Do Pool Tables Play Differently? Some Slow And Some Fast.

Why are some pool tables fast, while others are extremely slow?

I play pool in 3 pool leagues. My home tavern is the same on all 3 teams. The tavern is Diamond Jim’s in Pueblo Colorado. We have 6 tables there and they are all Diamond smart tables. These tables have Simonis 860 cloth on the bed and the rails and they do play fast.  

The schedule for all 3 pool teams calls for one week in our home tavern and the next week we are in the other teams home tavern. To the best of my knowledge, we have the only Diamond pool tables in town. The most common tables in the other taverns would be the Valley Cougar or one of the older Valley bar tables. (A.K.A Bar Box)

There are a couple establishments in town that specifically cater to billiards players. The owners of these bars understand that true pool players like a nice level and fast table with reasonably tight pockets. These tables are good to play on and I even have an old Valley Bar Box with double shimmed pockets and fast cloth in my house. (No room for 9 foot Brunswick Gold Crown)

The other bars in town only have one or 2 tables and the cloth is usually worn out or it has the rubber backing that makes a ball roll turtle slow. You will find billiards tables with dead rails (bad rubber) and sometimes they are way too close to the walls and or dining or drinking tables.

I would have to say that with the right kind of felt (cloth) and good rubber with a nice level playing surface, most brands of tables will play real nice.

The tables with backed cloth or the thick cloth will slow down the cue ball in a big way. The tables with bad rubber will make playing pool miserable.

The good news is that with a few hundred bucks maximum for the right kind of felt and some new rubber for the rails (only if needed), and possibly some pocket shims, almost any table can be made to play pretty sporty.

To Your run out Success,

Ted

By: tedmauro

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Brunswick Pool Tables, Are They Worth The High Prices?

Brunswick pool tables have been a status symbol for over a century but are they worth the higher price? Brunswick pool tables range from around $2,000 to as high as $24,000 per table!

As you can see thats quite a range! Brunswick breaks down their tables into three categories: Home Tables, Competition Tables and Contender Tables. As the names describe, the Home Tables are mostly for home use, the Competition Tables are more for the professional and the Contender Tables are more for your starter pool table.

The Contender series is where you will find pool tables at a lower price. The tables can be purchased from less than $2,000 to around the max for this series at $3,500.

The Home and Competition series is where you will find the majority of Brunswick pool tables as well as the higher prices. The average price in these series runs around $6,000.

Are you getting ripped off if you buy a Brunswick pool table?

Although the prices above are expensive, you get your money’s worth! We have all heard the expression, “you get what you pay for”. There is no shortage of meaning of the statement to the price of a Brunswick pool table. When you buy a Brunswick you are paying for quality.

Brunswick tables have been known since 1845 when the J.M. Brunswick Company produced its first billiard table. Over the last 163 years the world has change a lot but the workmanship and quality of a Brunswick has remained the same.

This quality is backed by a Brunswick Lifetime Warranty and the best dealer network in the business.

On any Brunswick table their are 12 hidden differences. These difference range from the high performance Nut Plates and Washers to the Hard Wood that is kiln dried, stained and sealed to keep moisture out. All 12 differences provide enhanced play and performance that cannot be found in many other billiard manufacturers.

Although, you pay more for a Brunswick pool table you also get a lot! With the 163 years of traditional quality, the Lifetime Warranty and 12 hidden difference many would say that Brunswick could charge more for their tables.

By: Alex Powers

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Coin Operated Pool Tables – A Good Earner?

One thing that plays on the minds of pub and bar owners the world over is how to keep customers in.

Drinks offers have always been a popular choice, but with an increasing awareness of the dangers of drinking irresponsibly, and the legal responsibility of proprietors to ensure this does not happen, other options will undoubtedly become more popular.

One classic way to add revenue to a pub, club or bar is having coin operated pool tables. These pool tables can either be bought outright, or leased from a manufacturer. There are two main types of coin mechanism, traditional ‘mechanical’ mechs and electronic mechs. Both can be set to whatever price the owner sees fit, and accept most denominations of UK currency.

In some bars and clubs, free play tables are installed, and are ‘rented’ by the hour to patrons. This business model is used in actual pool and snooker clubs, however most pool/snooker clubs require you to become a member. The lack of mandatory membership can make a bar running this model more lucrative than the traditional pool club. Both however are guaranteed to add an extra revenue stream to your pub, bar or club and should you purchase the pool tables, you will likely see a return on your investment within 12-18 months at the most. An example of a successful UK bar chain to run this model is The Elbow Room, an American style pool bar which have SAM Billiards pool tables for rental by the hour.

The added bonus of having pool tables in your establishment is that you have to option to begin or join a pool league. This means you will host games, and send your team out to other pubs/bars. This raises the profile of your business, and also brings in more customers if your team performs well in the league. Your players may also play in national competitions, which could open up sponsorship opportunities as well.

The only additional cost you may incur is the maintenance of your pool tables. As long as you cover them when not in use, and make sure no one sits on them, rests drinks on them etc they will last a long time. One piece club cues, chalk and other accessories can be bought in bulk at a discount, and most manufacturers have cheaper versions specifically for commercial environments where they may get damaged/broken.

If you are leasing your tables you can usually arrange a maintenance contract with the supplier to repair any table damage, and change the cloth where required. Should you have purchased your tables, it is worth trying to find a local fitter who you may be able to set up a contract with. This will ensure that your pool tables are kept in the best condition, and your customers see the benefit.

Maintaining your tables is important; a shoddy pool table is no fun to play on, and will not make you any money. Well cared for tables however, will get your business recommended to other pool players, and casual fans alike.

So from the basic premise of adding a pool table to your bar or club, you can see a wealth of opportunities to bring in new customers and keep them in. You can always trial the idea with one or two to start with, and if you have the room buy in more pool tables at a later date. So go give it a go – you don’t know what you’re missing out on!

By: S P Turner

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Cheap Pool Tables – A Guide To Finding Them

If you’re looking for a deal on a pool table you should definitely shop around before making your decision. Before you begin shopping for your new cheap pool table you need to think about what color and brand, will the store you buy the pool table from install it for you? There are many things you should consider before going shopping for a cheap pool table. Several different place that sell cheap pool tables. To name a few Wal-Mart, Billiardex, and Brunswick.

Wal-mart, you can find anything here!
Wal-mart would be a great place to start shopping for a pool table. Not only because they have so many choices, but because their prices are so low. If you don’t find something in Wal-mart, you can always order it from their online store. They have many selections and price ranges for each person, a steal for your money would definitely be a good way to describe Wal-marts high quality pool tables. When looking for a cheap pool table you want to shop around. So many stores only sell certain colors or are only selling to certain price ranges, but with Wal-mart, you will never feel like you’re getting the bad end of the deal.

So many choices and such helpful staff!
Brunswick is the place to buy all cheap pool tables, with so many choices and styles you will have a hard time deciding which to get. The many different styles of pool tables Brunswick sells consists of European Style, Traditional Style tables, Contemporary Style, the Contender Series Style, Competition Style Pool Tables, and classic Brunswick tables. Brunswick has sales going on year around. There is never a time that you can not get a certain style or brand of pool tables, the sales that Brunswick has are phenomenal. There are also Brunswick stores all over the world, so no matter where you live you can still play a good game of pool.

Looking for a classy, but cheap pool table? Try Billiardex!
Billiardex also has a great selection for all price ranges, they’re friendly, and extremely helpful, more than likely, you won’t go into one of their stores without the pool table you went in there for. If you have any questions, they are always waiting to help you find something cheap with good quality. Not only do they sell cheap pool tables but they also sell all of the accessories you will be needing to go along with your new pool table such as: table lights, cues, cue racks, table brushes, and table racks. Also, they provide a nation wide installation, where ever you are, they will come to you to make sure that you are fully satisfied with what you bought after they have installed it.

Who said you couldn’t ask for help?
When all else fails, and you don’t know where else to look for a cheap pool table, try going to your local pool hall, they would be more than happy to let you know where they get their pool tables from. Buying three or four pool tables, poker machines, alcohol, and providing electricity to their building isn’t cheap. So more than likely they searched for a good deal on their pool tables before purchasing one.

By: pooltablefan

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