Purchasing a chinese 8 ball table

[8ballr]

I didn't realize you could get them so easily.
https://www.billiardsboutique.com/collections/chinese-8-ball-tables

Anybody have one or getting one? Why do they make the slate so thick? It makes jumping easier but how often do you jump in Chinese 8 ball...it weighs a tonne...literally.
https://youtu.be/C3Fs5M9Imw4?t=1m39s