Newb: How to choose which Simonis cloth?

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I'm a new guy and haven't been around much or played on really nice tables before. I went to the Simonis Cloth website and I'm not sure which cloth would be best for me.

760R looks good because it's stain resistant.
860 says it's great for 9 ball but slower than the 760.
860HR doesn't say too much.

I of course want something as durable as possible. When it comes to speed, I have no idea!

Any tips for a new guy on how to choose which cloth? It's for an indoor table in my family room that I'm rebuilding. I just play for fun and have kids that want to learn too.

Also, what cloth for the rails? Same type or a different type?

Thanks! Alex
 
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The popular choice for a pool table is 860HR. The same cloth would be used on the rail as well. What size/kind of table do you have?
 
Most durable but a bit more expensive is 860 HR. Don't underestimate the quality of balls you use in relation to durability.
 
So technically why is the 860HR the best choice?

I'm curious so I can gain a working understanding and not just take things at face value you know?

Also, I never thought of the quality of the balls. Which are considered the best?

Thanks!
 
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To get the most durability out of cloth and balls use 860 hr and aramith tournament balls. At the very least use aramith premiums.
 
92GTA said:
So technically why is the 860HR the best choice?

I'm curious so I can gain a working understanding and not just take things at face value you know?

Also, I never thought of the quality of the balls. Which are considered the best?

Thanks!
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The 'HR' 860 has a higher nylon content than the regular 860 which makes it a more durable, but still excellent playing cloth. If you want a cloth that plays as good as any, but will be durable enough for the kids, the 860hr is an excellent choice. Pool ball quality is important because, believe it or not, the temperature between the ball and cloth on a given shot-especially break and jump shots- reaches 400+ degrees from the friction created. Aramith balls are made to withstand those temps, but cheaper polyester balls are not, and degrade the cloth and the balls more quickly. The Aramith Premiums, as Jim stated, would be a great choice. There is also an Aramith 'Premier', just so you know, and though they are fine too, I'd get the 'Premiums' or 'Super Pros' if you can. Sounds like you'll have a great setup for yourself and the kids.
 
Simonis and Super pros (or the brunswick centennials), such a pleasure to play with. 760 might be frustratingly fast for lesser players (such as myself)...
 
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