Looking for input on Billiard / Pool tables

[Default User]

I’m currently in the market for a pool table for my man cave.

I know slate tops are choice – but I can’t justify paying double (if not more) for the luxury.

My question is – has anyone played on a wooden top (that they know of). Most likely at a residential table as most businesses/bars would have slate tops (I would assume)

Any major difference in game play?

I’m a sh.tty player – but played casually when I was in school. I don’t plan on having an 8-ball tourney or anything. It’s really to fill the space in my basement and just mess around with some buddies over some beers.

All the die-hard players swear by slate tops – but couldn’t tell me if they ever played on a wooden top (as if they did not know the difference themselves)

[KenYork]

From the other forum I use.

screen name : bobmalone
sale is my pool table. made by PALASON
this is a six legged pool table.
$1500. obo
(woodbridge area)
this is in good condition. 9x5 pool table.
comes with cues and a set of ball.
price includes professional set up(within toronto and closer area,maybe additional fees if outside toronto ) from my home to your home.
picture posted is the actual pool table.

let me know if you are interested.

http://www.palason.ca

http://www.torontogolfnuts.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31933&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1285259140

[froggy]

wood top tables are more susceptible to environmental conditions, humidity, temperature, etc. so your table will play differently in different conditions. plus it will need constant "tuning" to play flat, and wood doesn't always go back to exactly the same shape it was when it expands and then contracts again, ie warpage. Even within slate tables there are different thickness' of slate. there's no way that you'll need a 2" thick slab of slate on a home table. I also believe that most "looney" tables especially the small ones are wood tops. With wood top table you also can't jump the ball effectively since the wood soaks up more impact than slate, the slate reflects it back into the ball.

[ovie8]

wooden tops will most likely warp over time...

If you choose to get wood make sure you get a quality felt that is a little thicker...there will always be slight imperfections with wood grain that can affect the ball roll, so the thicker felt should help mask it. But if you are just a casual player you probably won't even notice it...especially after a few beers...lol...

[Nick]

^lofl

they have a sample set up at markham costco(markham and 14th), not sure what it is but it's definately not slate.

[mazdilla]

wood top tables are more susceptible to environmental conditions, humidity, temperature, etc. so your table will play differently in different conditions. plus it will need constant "tuning" to play flat, and wood doesn't always go back to exactly the same shape it was when it expands and then contracts again, ie warpage. Even within slate tables there are different thickness' of slate. there's no way that you'll need a 2" thick slab of slate on a home table. I also believe that most "looney" tables especially the small ones are wood tops. With wood top table you also can't jump the ball effectively since the wood soaks up more impact than slate, the slate reflects it back into the ball.

... and after all that, my call shot is:

The six, one rail, over the sixteen, two rails and a kiss off the nineteen, with a cross-side off the twenty in the corner.

You owe me fifty bucks.

... buy slate.

[JayJay18]

there is a place at Dixie and Britannia just North of Britannia on the right side
Got mine from there just dont expect anything less than 1500 for something that will last a LONG time had mine for 2 years now after 5 years depending on wear and tear you might have to replace cloth which is 100 bucks but none the less its greatt having one

[Default User]

@ KenYork thankd for the offer, but i do prefer brand new


To add to my dilemma. I dont plan on keeping the table when/if I move. Our plan is to relocate in about 5-6 years.

[froggy]

a pool table could either hurt or help with the sale of the house

[peterm15]

the slate is worth the money.
when we moved we took apart the table moved it peice by peice ( slate was in 3 pcs) paid some pool table place 200 to come rebuild and resurface it. just like brand new.

My only problem with my table is its got snooker pockets. VERY TIGHT. Great for when you hop on a pool hall table though, it feels like trying to throw a tennis ball through a basketball hoop.

My first table was a wood top. every few months we had to get out the level and a deck of cards. spend a few hours making sure everything was level.