Pool Tables, Why Do They Differ?

If you play pocket billiards often, you will notice that the pool tables are not the same. Some pool tables play fast while others play slow. It is therefore important to know which table to use when you're playing.



Here are some of the popular pool tables preferred by players, Diamond pool table, Valley Cougar, Valley Bar table, Brunswick Gold Crown, and many others. Each pool table varies on how fast or slow the game goes.



The Diamond table is good if you want a fast game of pocket billiards. It has Simonis cloth on the table bed and rails.



The Valley Cougar or Valley Bar (Bar Box) table is also a good choice when it comes to playing pool because it is nicely leveled and it has tight pockets. These tables are among the fast tables that many pool players like.



If you try to visit billiard establishments, pool tables there also vary depending on the needs of the players. Oftentimes the pool tables that play slow are those that are already worn but you can also find pool tables that have bad rubber or dead rails. So when you plan to play pocket billiards, you have to look into the playing surface. Make sure that it has good rubber and a felt cloth surface. Try to avoid thick or backed cloth because it can slow down your game. You will also have a miserable pool game if you choose a table with bad rubber.



Whether you're planning to play in a billiards establishment or you want to purchase a new pool table, you have to consider the surface cloth and the rubber. By looking into these things, you can choose the right pool table that will suit your playing style.



If you want to play the best pool game ever, all you need is a couple of hundred bucks and you can find the appropriate felt cloth, pocket shims, and rubber.



The next time you play pool there is no need to wonder why the table plays fast or slow. At least now you know why tables play differently. With this knowledge, you can tell which table plays good and which does not. You will also benefit in knowing which table to choose when playing in a billiards establishment or which pool table to buy. Good luck with your pool game. Choose the right pool table.