Cloth color choice.

Measle Ball said:
As I am currently about 2.875 steps away from purchasing a Diamond nine-footer for my basement, one of the decisions I need to make is the color of the cloth. This isn't as easy as I first thought.

From an aesthetic point of view, the logical choice would be to choose a cloth color that is in harmony with the rest of the decor, in my case a warm tone such as gold would likely blend well (though I am somewhat color-blind so maybe not :)!). However, the traditional table colors are blue-green or Simonis green and I am quite biased to go this route even though such colors would clash with the remainder of the room in the basement.

To me, having a traditional cloth color which is easy on the eyes with respect to shooting pool, outweighs any "clash factor"; aesthetics are secondary.

So to make a long story short, I will ask this question: are aesthetics primary or secondary in your choice of cloth color for your table? I did not want to turn this into another ridiculous poll but rather I am trying not to be closed-minded in my decision making on this matter. A pool table is a rather large and even dominant home fixture, and if I were to marry I could see the cloth color as being a potential bone of contention (although everything I own prior to marriage falls under a grandfather clause).

Thank you in advance.

-Measly
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JMO

Don't EVER make a cloth choice based on the room.. get a cover to match the room if the wife insists..

if you are playing pool properly you are looking at the table not the room decor..

for me my eyes don't like anything except green or tournament blue

I tried to play on leopard skin cloth once..I played on U of M maroon with a big gold M in the middle.. I've played on "camel".. and don't even get me started on RED...

make your pool table look like a pool table your eyes will thank you..
 
DogsPlayingPool said:
Measle, if you are more than a casual player then you have to search your soul and ask yourself honestly if you will be happy with anything other than Tour Blue or Green. If not you will have regrets.

PoolDawg has heavy duty table covers in black, brown, tan and wine. The less expensive lighter weight ones come in blue, brown, green, gray, red and black.

Let us know what you decide.
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At this point I have permanently eliminated anything except blue or green, and am starting to lean slightly toward the tournament blue because of the advice given and my own experiences with it at the Golden Fleece. My main reason for asking whether decor was a factor for other folks in cloth color decision-making was simply to keep an open mind which is now much narrower for me; I tend to be quite strongly opinionated.

I would like to give traditional green a recent try before I make the final call but it is not to be found nearby- perhaps in B.C.-???

Again, thank you AZB family for all of your help with this.
 
NewStroke said:
Green then blue is my choice. Any other color would be a felony. Red will probably earn you a death sentence here. :)
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Look what happened to Bettie for using red cloth! :eek:
 

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LOL the implement that is being used to discipline Bettie looks like a file card, used for cleaning files- OUCH!
 
Pool began as a yard game similar to croquet, and it was eventually brought indoors during the winter months. The cloth is green to represent the color of grass. I think it should stay that way.

Personally, I love the esthetics of a table covered in colors other than green, but I really don't like playing on them. It just bugs the hell out of me. Chalk marks always show more on them too, even if your chalk is the same color as the felt.

I vote for green. :)
 
Cloth...

Green 1st and then Tourney Blue..... don't even know why they make any others....
 
I've always went with traditional green but on my next recovering the color choice will be tournament blue. Blue doesn't seem to show chalk marks and discoloration as fast as the green does. But you need to think long and hard because once you have it on you shouldn't need a recovering for several years so choose the right one the first time.
 
sde said:
If you are worried about the aesthetic get a cover that matches the room and keep the table covered while not in play

Steve
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I have Tournament Blue on my table and then bought a clear table cover so I could see the blue even when not in play! :)
 
jason said:
Pool began as a yard game similar to croquet, and it was eventually brought indoors during the winter months. The cloth is green to represent the color of grass. I think it should stay that way.
:)
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Man, and I thought I was old school! :grin-square:
 
Take some pics of the room your talking about and post them here. Let us see the interior of the room and you will get a better response about which color is best.
 
I havent read all the post in this thread thus far, so what I'm about to say may have already been contributed.

That being said, the reason why traditional green cloth is losing popularity is because it does not reflect the light as well, which makes it hard on the eyes. This makes it very difficult to distinguish the edges of the 6ball and 8ball when they're against the cushion, in turn making it very tough for cut shots.

If you don't opt to go with Tournament Blue, be sure to consider some of the lighter alternatives. Tan/Sand, and Gray are good compromises if you need to color coordinate with the room.
 
nathandumoulin said:
I havent read all the post in this thread thus far, so what I'm about to say may have already been contributed.

That being said, the reason why traditional green cloth is losing popularity is because it does not reflect the light as well, which makes it hard on the eyes. This makes it very difficult to distinguish the edges of the 6ball and 8ball when they're against the cushion, in turn making it very tough for cut shots.

If you don't opt to go with Tournament Blue, be sure to consider some of the lighter alternatives. Tan/Sand, and Gray are good compromises if you need to color coordinate with the room.
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Balls are all different colors. Some are easier to see on one color cloth and more difficult on others. If someone can't see a balls edge from only 4 feet away, they should get their eyes checked or turn on the lights.

I'm not drinking your cool-aid. :D









...but I will have a beer! :thumbup:
 
Tan or camel (or even steel gray)

ArizonaPete said:
I would go with the Tournament Blue; however, if esthetics are important, I would opt for tan. Don't do gold! I watched a match that had gold cloth and there were a few remarks that it was the worst possible color. Perhaps, changing your room decor to blueish tones would make Tournament Blue more palateable. Good luck with your decision. You'lll have to live with it for at least a couple of years.
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Beware_of_Dawg said:
not taking surrounding motif into account Blue & Green are the tops

because of my decor at home I had to consider and warmed to...

Steel Grey (sharp!!) & Wine (NOT RED!, deep burgundy color)
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336Robin said:
:thumbup:I like camel or tournament blue.
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jay helfert said:
There is a reason why green was the color of choice on pool tables for a million years. It is easiest on the eyes and provides a good background for the balls. I will always prefer traditional green with powder blue (a soft blue) my second choice. I've found the tournament blue to be almost too bright with the Diamond light. It will tire your eyes faster in my experience.
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Folks:

Although I'll happily play on either green or blue, I echo the sentiments of folks that are warm to an earthy/woody color like tan or camel. If you've a nice wood motif in your recreation area (e.g. wood/paneled walls, bar, chairs, etc. made of wood -- and we're not even talking about the pool table itself yet, which is likely also a strong wood motif), those tan or camel colors look GREAT! The first time I played on a tan-cloth table, I was impressed at how clean it seemed to "stay." Plus, tan chalk doesn't seem to be as "messy" as blue/green chalk -- it seems to disappear on skin and on your cue shaft.

I've found that a strong tournament blue color, after many hours playing on it, makes me "snow blind." Those familiar with the term "snow blindness" will know what I'm talking about. After a while, that blue *really* jumps out; it appears to my eyes like I'm playing on a translucent table with a bright fluorescent light underneath, shining light "through" the slate. I start to lose sight of the edges of the balls after many hours of play on tournament blue. I walk away from the table squinting and rubbing my eyes.

I didn't have this problem on tan- or camel-color cloth, though. Personally, I think the next table I get will have tan- or camel-color cloth. I'm also thinking about Steel Gray as Beware_of_Dawg mentioned above -- and yes, I agree it's pretty sharp!

-Sean
 
TX Poolnut said:
Take some pics of the room your talking about and post them here. Let us see the interior of the room and you will get a better response about which color is best.
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that will probably not happen for a while- my house is SOOOOOO full of stuff, including the future pool room, that I'd rather not post until the table is in, up and running. That's what can happen when you live alone in a large house like I do...

But when it is, then I will gladly post photos (maybe even in black-and-white, using some old stock film I have in my freezer!)-
 
For me traditional green was the only proper choice now playing on the tournament blue THAT is the choice i would make.
 
Wow, wish I would have seen this thread before I had my table covered in July. I let the wife pick burgundy, and the table does look nice but there seems to be an anti red sentiment here. Any particular reason folks don't like it? I must admit, that tour blue sure does look nice from what I have seen of the pics here. That will most likely be my choice when I need (want) new felt.


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