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Chrisq0904

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Hey, im new to the site and to billards. I recentally jus go out to a billard club and play for a few hrs but now i might be getting my own billard table. But i have no idea what to look for. So i was wondering wat do you look for in a billard table and where to get one either a store or online that ships to florida. I am looking to spend around 1500-2000 it doesnt have to be the best thing there is i jus want something decent and at that is professional deminisons. Also wat else do i need to kno? like the sticks or balls or anything. Thanks in advanced

-Chris

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Sry if i posted in the wrong section i thought this was the best place
 
Greetings.. welcome.

Professional size? Pros play on 7 8 & 9 ft tables.

You need 5 ft on each side of the table so maybe that will determine the size of table you want to look for.

Look for a used table with a slate bed. Get good cloth. Find an experienced pool table mechanic to help you choose the table. Your pool hall should know someone. Read. Ask more questions on az. Take your time. You an find a dammed good table within your budget.
 
When you buy a pool table, you want something that will last. I always recommend Brunswick, Olhausen, and Diamond. Connelly also if you get a real good deal. These table usually start around $2200, so if you can not go there, you may want to look used. Also, if you want tournament conditions, you probably want to upgrade you cloth to simonis 860. It makes a huge difference in the speed of the table, and is what almost all pro tournaments are played on. They generally also use Aramith super pro balls. Both of these upgrades add a little cost. I would consider thinking about pocket size too. most home tables are set up with pockets over 5" wide. That ismuch wider than tournament play. Most pro tournaments are played on 9' tables, but these require a lot of space. If you can not fit one, and 8' pro, or 8' table are you next best choice. Good luck.
 
I bought mine from http://www.bostontables.com/ they are also a power seller on eBay. They sell really good quality solid wood tables. I bought a 7 foot table for $1300 delivered. Took 5 days to get it and paid an extra $200 locally to have it setup. The installer was really surprised about the price I paid for the quality of the table. Local stores charge $3500 for a solid wood table similar to mine. They imported from China but look and play great !
 
Chrisq0904 said:
Hey, im new to the site and to billards. I recentally jus go out to a billard club and play for a few hrs but now i might be getting my own billard table. But i have no idea what to look for. So i was wondering wat do you look for in a billard table and where to get one either a store or online that ships to florida. I am looking to spend around 1500-2000 it doesnt have to be the best thing there is i jus want something decent and at that is professional deminisons. Also wat else do i need to kno? like the sticks or balls or anything. Thanks in advanced

-Chris

P.S.
Sry if i posted in the wrong section i thought this was the best place
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there is a site here for sale items mosley cues, but if you look in local paper you can find good deals in tables, i got a brunswick G.C for 1250 bucks, in execlent condiction. stick:D :D :D
 
Check craig's list in your area for a table. I know there are plenty on there where I live at. New and Used.
 
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