I'm looking at getting a half size 8'x4' recreational pool table pending approval from the boss.
Apart from gumtree/marketplace which I'm not keen on, there are only a few places in Sydney that sells tables. I can get a new table which based on google have very mixed reviews since it's just pre-packaged from China, or spend 4x the amount on a high end table. Does anyone have any experiences to share? Anyone have a table or have any tips about buying one? Cheers.
Hi can you advise of company, i am looking to get one made.
May be stating the obvious, but slate base, the thicker the better.
And make sure you have sufficient room around the table (there are guides online), because playing pool on a table without sufficient room is the worst.
This comment reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer and Frank Costanza play pool.
Yep, a mate of mine effectively had that set up and that's exactly what playing a game was like. Kind of funny for the first couple of frames, after that just a pain in the jacksie.
I didn't know about the slate thickness and now reading about it so thank you. Glad I posted this.
Yes, I was planning to get 3/4 table but now looking at 1/2 because of room size.
If it is just for fun, a 7'x3.5' will be fine as well. That is normal pub size.
We had a cheap and nasty table when I was young and anything hit down the side cushions would gradually curve inwards. Home ground advantage was a big plus!
I had one many many years ago. Got it from a place on Barney St in North Parramatta about 23 years ago. Had a look and (not surprisingly) its not there anymore. However digging around a little its possible that they have moved to Minchinbury and may have been called Master Billiards. It was this kind —> https://masterbilliards.com.au/product/brassey-fedral-canted…
It was very expensive - but it was 100% worth it in my opinion. They were basically made to order and had to wait about 3-4 months (from memory?) but it was a good table. Although when I moved i left the table behind and sold it along with the house (too hard/heavy to move!)
Definitely get a slate table like mentioned above and everything djkelly said is 1000% true and needs to be considered. One other thing is also make sure you've got adequate lighting.
thank you, I'm looking into them now. Looks promising
They must have moved relatively recently as I remember seeing their shop there on Barney St not too long ago. Maybe got sick of all the construction going on around there…
100% get slate. Do not bother otherwise. You can get some excellent bargains second hand. Don't be scared to pickup a cheapy and simply pay to get new felt.
I am considering this but it seems getting it dismantled and re-felted might cost about $500-$1000. I'm thinking maybe a second hand from a proper shop
Woah, probably 12 years since I got a quote but back then was around ~$200. Definitely get quotes as you can pickup some dirt cheap quality slate tables that no one wants because of a felt rip.
People nearly give away good slate tables at times, moving house, wife wants it gone etc. They are (obviously) a pain to move, so generally go really cheap. Get the felt redone and off you go.
slate top is great, but the weight makes it a permanent fixture of the house …
new rubbers, felt and pockets were quoted at $650 for me in Adelaide …
if it's just to slap around a few balls, go for a cheapie, chipboard top will be fine for a year and if it gets good use, upgrade later
I've bought one pool table in my life - so don't have a much to compare with; but we paid a bit more and got it from a specialist local pool table manufacturer; and I have no regrets. It's been flawless. And the service was excellent, delivered on time, positioned it perfectly in the room, levelled it up. Never had any problems with it.