What to Consider When Purchasing a Pool Table
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If you are thinking about making some entertainment upgrades in your home, there is no better way to do that than with a pool table. Below are some things to consider when you're thinking of purchasing a pool table.
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If you are thinking about making some entertainment upgrades in your home, there is no better way to do that than with a pool table. Below are some things to consider when you're thinking of purchasing a pool table.
First of all, you'll need to know where you're going to place your new pool table. The size and configuration of the table's location will help determine how large of a table you can purchase and where you'll place it in your room. For example, basement family rooms usually are large enough for typical 4 1/2 x 9 foot pool table (these usually take billiard cue lengths of 58 inches). If so, you'll need to be sure that you have at least 14 1/2 x 19 feet or more of floor space so that your players will have enough room to maneuver around the pool table and use their billiard cues.
Most tournament-sized pool tables are 4 1/2 x 9 feet in dimension (also known as "4 x 9s"). If you want to ensure your table is the same size as those tables that the pros use, look for the BCA (Billiard Congress of America) upon it.
You'll also need to be sure the doors to this room are large enough so that the pool table will fit through them. Many billiard tables come disassembled, but some don't; you'll want to check with the table's manufacturer to find out if it will arrive at your home in one piece. If so, measure your doors carefully before you purchase a pool table to ensure you'll be able to get into the room you choose.
Expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $5,000 for a good new pool table. If you have your eye on a beautiful antique table, prices can be as much as $15,000 or even more for one that's in good playing condition.
As you look at different tables, remember to focus on its construction. The best-made tables tend to be made of three-piece, one-inch-thick Italian slate or of solid hardwood rather than wood laminates. If your table has slanted sides, all the better, as slanted sides tend to be stronger.
Ask yourself a few additional questions. For example, will your table primarily be used by adults or youngsters? If you're buying the table for your 12-year-old son and his friends, you may want to purchase a less expensive table to see if they use it often. If so, when the table wears out, you can consider purchasing a higher quality, longer lasting table.
However, if members of your family are serious about their billiards, a more expensive, high-quality table can bring you, your friends and family many years -- if not decades -- of enjoyable play.
You also should know that your table's accessories may not be included in the price of your table. Yet this actually is good news because it means that you can, for example, choose the type of felt that's placed on your table, allowing you to choose its quality and its color. Billiard cues, balls, racks, bridge cues, cue chalk and cue cases all are examples of pool table accessories you'll probably want to purchase separately.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_What to Consider When Purchasing a Pool Table_37360.aspx
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Author Resource :
Richard Penny is the owner of CueWorks, etc. – a billiard cue repair company near Jacksonville Florida. Richard is able to quickly and easily repair your billiard cue, by replacing cue shaft wraps, repairing damaged ferrules, and more.
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Keywords :
billiard cues, pool table,
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