slate bed pool table

The best option when buying a pool table is thought to be getting one that has a slate bed, the accuracy and feel is thought to be far superior over timber and the professionals swear by them. The average thickness of slate is between ¾ and 1.5 inches, which makes the table extremely strong and very heavy.

The frame and the legs of a slate bed pool table are the most visible aspects, along with the felt. Generally the use of hardwood materials is considered to offer the best looks and the best quality, although other options, including MDF, exist.

A slate bed pool table has many beams and cross beams below the bed to make a much sturdier more resilient table. The way the tables are designed makes it easy for them to cope with the pressure from the heavy slate, and anybody leaning on them for the long shot.

The rails are also an important aspect in pool table construction. A cushion, a cap, and a sub rail combine to give rise to what many would consider to be the most important part of the table. Live gum rubber is used in professional slate bed pool table construction in order to ensure there is no loss of speed or transference of spin when the balls hit the cushion.

The felt should be woollen or a natural material and usually the thicker and the more taut the knit of the material the superior the quality it offers. Felt is available in an almost awe inspiring array of colours so that your pool tabel can be designed to match the rest of your pool room or games room.