Looking to purchase a pool table for my home. Need some advice.

[iusedtoberich]

I like that home model Brunswick you found. I've played on a bunch of garbage tables over the years, and the really cheap ones are always warped, the pockets fall apart and the balls fly through them when hit hard by a true player, and the tables are very wobbly. I think the Brunswick home model you found won't have any of those issues.

What are you boys on about that "lines change"? I've played extensively on 6', 7', 8', OS8', 9', even 10' a few times. The game is the same on any of them. The only difference is for Diamond tables, the cushions result in different angles than all the other brands. (same on 7' or 9' diamond). But that has to do with the cushions, not the table size.

 

[loggerhead12]

What are you boys on about that "lines change"? I've played extensively on 6', 7', 8', OS8', 9', even 10' a few times. The game is the same on any of them. The only difference is for Diamond tables, the cushions result in different angles than all the other brands. (same on 7' or 9' diamond). But that has to do with the cushions, not the table size.

Hmm - you don't find yourself taking different ball paths on a 7 versus a 9? My feel-good stroke might go 3 rails on a 7 foot easily, but on a 9 it might make more sense to go 1 or 2 for lower-risk position.

 

[iusedtoberich]

Hmm - you don't find yourself taking different ball paths on a 7 versus a 9? My feel-good stroke might go 3 rails on a 7 foot easily, but on a 9 it might make more sense to go 1 or 2 for lower-risk position.

Nope. I play the same routes on all of them. Even my junk 6' fisher price table in my dining room.

 

[gregcantrall]

Okay I gotta think of my toughest move of my Franken table with 9 foot body from dumpster and slate rails from antique Wendt table. The body was the upstairs challenge. I did it solo. Shrug the 3 pieces of slate were manageable on a hand truck.
I can still recall the disbelief when I showed up to pick up the free table. "where's your help?" Was met with, "uh I will get it out of your way. One way or another. If you just want it gone.... "
They allowed me to remove it and watched as I moved it using trucks and winch on trailer. All in one piece. I have reconditioned it. As the cloth was ripped and rails hard as rock.
Now
update on the stain.

And my cover stow away.

 

[Black-Balled]

Yeah I measured the room and the maximum size I could get is an 8ft, but I wouldn't mind getting a 7ft either so I have more room around the table. I factored in playing surface dimensions and overall table dimensions from end rail to end rail.

Dimensions from playing surface's outer edges is what really matters...cue tip will only go about 15cm outside the playing surface.

Have you thought about calling a local table mechanic?

They often have tables or info on people with tables for sale .

Major component of "quality" is the installation.

 

[Kris_b1104]

Dimensions from playing surface's outer edges is what really matters...cue tip will only go about 15cm outside the playing surface.

Have you thought about calling a local table mechanic?

They often have tables or info on people with tables for sale .

Major component of "quality" is the installation.

Yeah I am in contact with a reputable mechanic. And I did measure with playing surface. I created a 88x44inch outline in my loft and had my playing cue in hand to make sure the butt is not jamming up against the wall. I have just enough clearance for an 8ft but not enough for a 9ft.

 

[Black-Balled]

Yeah I am in contact with a reputable mechanic. And I did measure with playing surface. I created a 88x44inch outline in my loft and had my playing cue in hand to make sure the butt is not jamming up against the wall. I have just enough clearance for an 8ft but not enough for a 9ft.

Cool.

Having a table at home is awesome.

Only one a hole in that pool room...usually!!

 

[Kris_b1104]

Cool.

Having a table at home is awesome.

Only one a hole in that pool room...usually!!

I'm so excited. I started looking up table covers, premium balls sets (unsure if I should go with Aramith or Dynapsheres)
A table vacuum cleaner thingy, a ball polisher. Also need to invest in some Taom chalk so I don't leave chalk marks on the table and carpet.

What are some other things someone may need for a pool table at home?

 

[Kris_b1104]

I like that home model Brunswick you found. I've played on a bunch of garbage tables over the years, and the really cheap ones are always warped, the pockets fall apart and the balls fly through them when hit hard by a true player, and the tables are very wobbly. I think the Brunswick home model you found won't have any of those issues.

What are you boys on about that "lines change"? I've played extensively on 6', 7', 8', OS8', 9', even 10' a few times. The game is the same on any of them. The only difference is for Diamond tables, the cushions result in different angles than all the other brands. (same on 7' or 9' diamond). But that has to do with the cushions, not the table size.

Thanks! Hopefully it plays well. I'm sure I'll be content, even though it's a furniture table and not as fancy as a Diamond.

Any recommendations for pool table accessories that are a necessity for home?

 

[jeephawk]

If we're showing pics of our balls . . . my very old Anniversary. Plenty of challenge and enjoyment for me!

 

[Kris_b1104]

Hmm - you don't find yourself taking different ball paths on a 7 versus a 9? My feel-good stroke might go 3 rails on a 7 foot easily, but on a 9 it might make more sense to go 1 or 2 for lower-risk position.

Good thing I don't play on 7footers lol. Even though Colorado has an excess amount of them in the pool rooms and players seem to be allergic to 9footers.

But on the off-chance that I am on a barbox, I am the complete opposite of you. On the barbox it's mostly stop shot, stop shot, 1 or 2 rail position, nothing too fancy that requires a power stroke. On the 9footer, I can let my stroke loose and go for 3-railers because there is more real estate.

I feel like it's easier to overrun position on a barbox compared to a 9ft. The cloth always seems faster on a 7ft Diamond, but maybe it's all in my head and I'm just used to a more forceful stroke.

 

[Kris_b1104]

Even my junk 6' fisher price table in my dining room.

Now that's dedication and love for the game.

Does it play jam-up?! I've never played on a 6ft table.

 

[George the Greek]

Thanks! Hopefully it plays well. I'm sure I'll be content, even though it's a furniture table and not as fancy as a Diamond.

Any recommendations for pool table accessories that are a necessity for home?

I bought a cheap nylon cover, magic rack, glove and Aramith ball cleaner from Amazon. The cover fits right.

 

[Kris_b1104]

I bought a cheap nylon cover, magic rack, glove and Aramith ball cleaner from Amazon. The cover fits right.

Thanks, those were definitely on my list. As well as a handheld vacuum or shop-vac with attachment and maybe some horse hair brushes? Not sure how people clean their tables but I'll search the forum. Need to invest in good lighting as well, even though I have some good natural lighting through the windows of my loft. How do you like the Aramith ball cleaner?

Might try this ball polisher out

Amazon.com

 

[boogieman]

I'm so excited. I started looking up table covers, premium balls sets (unsure if I should go with Aramith or Dynapsheres)
A table vacuum cleaner thingy, a ball polisher. Also need to invest in some Taom chalk so I don't leave chalk marks on the table and carpet.

What are some other things someone may need for a pool table at home?

A roomba style vacuum is about $100 and almost worth it's weight in gold. A brush is kind of a waste of time as it doesn't clean the table and just makes chalk clouds for you to breath. No use using a hand vac when the "robot" will do it for you, even at the end of a set with the lights off.

As far as balls, I'm a huge fan of Dynaspheres but you can't go wrong with those or Aramith. There are a bunch of good Aramith sets but I'm partial to Centennials.

 

[Kris_b1104]

A roomba style vacuum is about $100 and almost worth it's weight in gold. A brush is kind of a waste of time as it doesn't clean the table and just makes chalk clouds for you to breath. No use using a hand vac when the "robot" will do it for you, even at the end of a set with the lights off.

As far as balls, I'm a huge fan of Dynaspheres but you can't go wrong with those or Aramith. There are a bunch of good Aramith sets but I'm partial to Centennials.

How does the roomba clean under the rails?

 

[boogieman]

How does the roomba clean under the rails?

They have little "whisker" type brushes that spin under there. Under the rails isn't usually soiled and doesn't come into contact with balls so the little spinning brushes do a pretty good job of getting fuzz or pet hair. If you wanted you could touch up under the rails but I haven't found it necessary and they are very clean with just the roomba.

 

[jeephawk]

I've got a decent old wooden triangle, but picked up some used Accu-Rack templates cheap a few years ago - they came smelling like old cigarette smoke, lol. Bought a cool cue rack off an Etsy seller (BarrelWorx) I really like, but wasn't cheap. My cover is just a vinyl faux leather with a little heft to it, was relatively cheap and looks great. Simonis X-1 and a barely damp microfiber handles the cloth but thinking about a small vacuum, just haven't found one. I'll never invest in a ball polisher, I keep them plenty clean, and my overhead lighting in the basement is good enough that I don't need anything "dedicated". I bought some Taom and am really liking it a lot, but have a ton of Master Chalk and have always liked it as well. Slight edge to Taom, now I've used it a bit.

 

[George the Greek]

Thanks, those were definitely on my list. As well as a handheld vacuum or shop-vac with attachment and maybe some horse hair brushes? Not sure how people clean their tables but I'll search the forum. Need to invest in good lighting as well, even though I have some good natural lighting through the windows of my loft. How do you like the Aramith ball cleaner?

Might try this ball polisher out

Amazon.com

I clean the balls by hand with the Aramith cleaner ( works great) and the lights came from Amazon and provide decent light on my 9ft. I put the ping pong balls up for keeping score

 

[Kris_b1104]

I clean the balls by hand with the Aramith cleaner ( works great) and the lights came from Amazon and provide decent light on my 9ft. I put the ping pong balls up for keeping score

Those lights are nice! I will probably get the same from Amazon. I have the same ceiling lights as you do, but not as white and bright, they are more yellow-ish.