Hathaway Fairmont 6 ft. Portable Pool Table

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Poolplayer2016

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https://www.amazon.com/Hathaway-Fairmont-Portable-Pool-Table/dp/B01LYAF6MF

I'm thinking about getting a smaller table to practice some 8 ball on....I already have a 9 ball table in the garage...so no room left other than in my living room which is why I need the portable/folding aspect. As far as folding tables go this one seems to be the best option. I wonder how this will play with some aramith professional balls? Faster?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnCtw_fHmPE&t=203s
 
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450 dollars for that? Seems like a waste of money when you already have another table IMO.

You said you have a 9ball table? What exactly is a 9ball table and why cant you play 8ball on that?

Ultimately, it's your money, do what you want.
 
Icon of Sin said:
450 dollars for that? Seems like a waste of money when you already have another table IMO.

You said you have a 9ball table? What exactly is a 9ball table and why cant you play 8ball on that?

Ultimately, it's your money, do what you want.
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8 ball tourney's are on 3 1/2 x 7 tables....so I want more practice with clusters. I don't think price is the issue here...the reviews are good from some people used to playing on slate tables...I'm not concerned about the no-slate or artemis rails...every table plays different...as long as the table is twice as long as it is wide its all good.

Remember, Pele grew up playing soccer with a mango...
 
Poolplayer2016 said:
8 ball tourney's are on 3 1/2 x 7 tables....so I want more practice with clusters. I don't think price is the issue here...the reviews are good from some people used to playing on slate tables...I'm not concerned about the no-slate or artemis rails...every table plays different...as long as the table is twice as long as it is wide its all good.

Remember, Pele grew up playing soccer with a mango...
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Do you mean by chance you are looking for an English 8-Ball table and you already have a US pool table?

If so, I've owned one of those foldaway tables in the past, they are pretty good for the price, but not as good as slate of course, personally I put in a few extra screws as well to reduce warping (the bed is mdf I think).

In the UK they are a lot cheaper, so worth looking around, you may be be able to find them for as cheap as $300 (less second hand). They also do 7 foot versions.

Lastly, check the balls you get with them are the proper 2" English pool balls, not the 1 7/8 ones they sometimes give away that aren't used in competition.
 
vjmehra said:
Do you mean by chance you are looking for an English 8-Ball table and you already have a US pool table?

If so, I've owned one of those foldaway tables in the past, they are pretty good for the price, but not as good as slate of course, personally I put in a few extra screws as well to reduce warping (the bed is mdf I think).

In the UK they are a lot cheaper, so worth looking around, you may be be able to find them for as cheap as $300 (less second hand). They also do 7 foot versions.

Lastly, check the balls you get with them are the proper 2" English pool balls, not the 1 7/8 ones they sometimes give away that aren't used in competition.
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Yes it's mdf. I have played on a wooden table before too...pool is pool. I will be using 2 1/4" aramith professional balls.
 
Poolplayer2016 said:
Yes it's mdf. I have played on a wooden table before too...pool is pool. I will be using 2 1/4" aramith professional balls.
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Have you checked the specs?

Those tables are designed for 2" balls, the pockets will be way to tight for 2 1/4" balls and the cushions will simply throw them off the table!

(unless the spec is different, its not clear from the link, but I'm pretty sure its the same table I'm thinking of).
 
Wonder if it would fit (without the legs attached) on top of your 9 foot table (fitting between the rails). Would make for a solid/flat base. Only issue would be the pocket "drops" and the longer reaching. Could definitely store it on there.
 
I don't have room in my house for a table even a barbox, but something like this would be a possibility. I'd really only be interested in using it for stroke drills. Not sure if it's worth it.
 
StraightPoolIU said:
I don't have room in my house for a table even a barbox, but something like this would be a possibility. I'd really only be interested in using it for stroke drills. Not sure if it's worth it.
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You can still get positional play out of any table...doesn't need to be slate...I will go ahead and will report back in this thread how it plays with proper balls.
 
Poolplayer2016 said:
You can still get positional play out of any table...doesn't need to be slate...I will go ahead and will report back in this thread how it plays with proper balls.
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Just please for your own sake (and that of your walls and anything breakable around the table), re-read my post and check the spec before you buy.

I may be wrong, but I believe its an English pool table, not suitable for use with American 2 1/4 balls.

I apologise if I'm wrong about that, but please humour me and at least check before you buy it.
 
vjmehra said:
Just please for your own sake (and that of your walls and anything breakable around the table), re-read my post and check the spec before you buy.

I may be wrong, but I believe its an English pool table, not suitable for use with American 2 1/4 balls.

I apologise if I'm wrong about that, but please humour me and at least check before you buy it.
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Full specs..it comes with 2 1/4" balls.

Features:
Playing surface (L x W): 167.6 cm x 93.8 cm (66 in. x 33 in.)
1.25 cm (1/2-in.) thick CARB certified, sealed MDF playing surface
Blended polyester/wool blue felt
Matte black melamine top rail color
Chrome plated corner castings
Rope net pockets
12.7-cm (5-in) wide durable top rails with round rail sights
Fast action bumper cushions
Rigid 3.2-cm (1.25-in.) diameter steel easy-folding leg system with 3.8-cm (1.5-in.) stabilizing leg levelers
2 x 122-cm (48-in.) wooden 2-piece pool cues
2 pieces of cue chalk
Set of 5.7-cm (2.25-in) dia. billiard balls
ABS table brush
Ball racking triangle
Polyester carry/storage bag
Delivers fully assembled
 
Poolplayer2016 said:
You can still get positional play out of any table...doesn't need to be slate...I will go ahead and will report back in this thread how it plays with proper balls.
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I wouldn't take that table if they paid ME $450.....
....the ball and rail action aren't even close to a slate pool table.
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Poolplayer2016 said:
Full specs..it comes with 2 1/4" balls.

Features:
Playing surface (L x W): 167.6 cm x 93.8 cm (66 in. x 33 in.)
1.25 cm (1/2-in.) thick CARB certified, sealed MDF playing surface
Blended polyester/wool blue felt
Matte black melamine top rail color
Chrome plated corner castings
Rope net pockets
12.7-cm (5-in) wide durable top rails with round rail sights
Fast action bumper cushions
Rigid 3.2-cm (1.25-in.) diameter steel easy-folding leg system with 3.8-cm (1.5-in.) stabilizing leg levelers
2 x 122-cm (48-in.) wooden 2-piece pool cues
2 pieces of cue chalk
Set of 5.7-cm (2.25-in) dia. billiard balls
ABS table brush
Ball racking triangle
Polyester carry/storage bag
Delivers fully assembled
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My apologies, in that case enjoy, let us know how you get on!
 
pt109 said:
I wouldn't take that table if they paid ME $450.....
....the ball and rail action aren't even close to a slate pool table.
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I was waiting for the inevitable "I wouldn't play on that table if you paid me" comment....right on schedule. Here is a little history lesson for you.

"The History of billiards is long and very rich. The game has been played by kings and commoners, presidents, mental patients, ladies, gentlemen, and hustlers alike. It evolved from a lawn game similar to the croquet played some-time during the 15th century in Northern Europe and probably in France. Play moved indoors to a wooden table with green cloth to simulate grass, and a simple border was placed around the edges. The balls were shoved, rather than struck, with wooden sticks called "maces." The term "billiard" is derived from French, either from the word "billart", one of the wooden sticks, or "bille", a ball."
 
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