Should you be considering purchasing a pool table then there a number of key elements that should be taken into account before making that all important final decision.
1 . Budget This kind of is probably where most people start when looking at various options and given today's financial climate it becomes even more important. To be able to buy a table with the longer term in mind it's worthy of considering how much money you need to buy the right table somewhat than how much money you have today - which may mean you finish up with a brief term option that you simply find you need to replace in a very short while of time. Billiard tables for sale range in price considerably based on a number of the key elements that are referenced below.
2. Best pool tables come in many different sizes (generally 7', 8' or 9') and you are able to have the money to get any one of the available options it's worth giving careful consideration to the room you have available for your pool table. You must not only take into account the actual scale the pool table but also the required playing space around the table. It's not well worth having an 8' pool table in a place that means your pool "cue" is wedged up against a fire or a windowpane when trying to make that all important shot.
3. Branded/Non Branded Right now there are different types of branding to consider in respect of purchasing a pool table. You will find the manufacturers brand, such as Olhausen and then there is the design brand, such as Harley Davidson. The two elements teamed together often determine the end price of the table. You could expect to pay in the region of $2500 up wards for an Olhausen 7ft pool table. However, if you need a Harley Davidson Olhausen table then that could improve the price to approximately $3000 upwards. Saying that, your friends will always be there to play on a Harley Davidson Olhausen Pool Table more than likely they?
4. Slate/Non Record or non slate - that is the question. Well actually, if you ask most purists they will say it's not a question at all, it must be slate. OK, let me back up, first we should cover what the slate actually is. Underneath the billiard felt is the play surface. Traditionally this has always been slate and is generally the preferred option. Slate gives an even play surface that will last for a long time. Saying that, non slate options have come a long way. There are now materials like accuslate which is essentially a high density dietary fiber board but the quality is so great that you actually get a 7 year guarantee with it. Given the choice, go for slate, it's definitely the best option. There are however a few of reasons you might not want to choose slate. The first is cost, real slate stand are far more expensive and the second is weight, if you table is going to be somewhere where you need to maneuver it slate really isn't an option. Once a slate table is there it's there for good. Slate usually comes in three pieces, each part weighs in the region of a couple of hundred or so pounds. Not often used anymore, slate can come in one single piece. The major disadvantage is the weight of the slate in one piece. The advantage is that you have no stitches as you would with a 3 piece option.
5. Felt/Accessories There are many options to consider as accessories for your pool table. Starting with the felt, be aware that not all pool tables come provided with the felt and you would then need to acquire this separately as an additional cost to the overall price you pay. Even if your pool table does come with felt, you can purchase felt in many different colors, designs and characteristics to enhance the overall look and feel of your pool table. Once you have your table and felt then the world is your oyster as much as accessories are concerned. Make sure that you have a good quality pool dining room table brush to protect your investment. You are going to obviously need pool cues and when you have them consider a wall installed cue rack, standalone cue rack or cue claw to store your signs when they are not in use, which won't be that often of course! Other accessories include pool balls, ball shelves, cue chalk, bridge cues and cue cases between others
