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I'm thinking it is time to own a pool table. Anyone got any warnings or recommendations? I'm looking at used initially. Just figured I'd ask. It's the reason I didn't graduate from UoA way back when. We had a table in our dorm.
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I grew up with them, and at one time was better than good (made some pretty good money playing at bars: specifically 3-ball or 9-ball). My uncle would put the money up and I played as a 16-18 year old). Stating the obvious - they take a lot of space, but if space is not a concern.
Spend the money - Leather pockets, slate bed, good quality felt is key, and high quality rails/bumpers/cushions. You will want a very solid surface, so the table is perfectly level. A good rack for the cue sticks, so they don't warp. Place the table - centered to the lighting, off-centered lighting will ruin the game.
Last edited by Hunting-231; 03/28/22 11:56 PM.
"The struggle you're in today, is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."
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Copy all. I agree with your sentiments.
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Old Mossy Horns
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Get a u nice bar room style table..those r my favorites..I grew up with a nice gandy table with leather pockets and played a bunch, I still love it but just never have time anymore...
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Ben Franklin
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Get a u nice bar room style table..those r my favorites..I grew up with a nice gandy table with leather pockets and played a bunch, I still love it but just never have time anymore... I got a 7 foot Dynamo coin op bar box. Love it, like JB said they are awesome. Very durable and don’t take up as much room.
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I grew up with a nice Brunswick table maybe 20 feet from my bed...played a LOT of pool. Good times
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Buy a good table (level it) and for the love of God, buy some decent sticks.
Everything woke turns to shucks
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Simonis cloth, good tips on straight cues, and a level table dramatically improve play and enjoyment.
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As all said above for sure. Be sure to have room an all sides. Cue ball hugging the rail can make for a tight shot if the wall is close.
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Slate all the way. Will cost more but will make a difference, especially over time.
Lord, please help us get our nation straightened out.
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Hire someone to move it in for you and save your back.
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Once you get it, we can have an Aldeer tournament at your house !!! 
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Once you get it, we can have an Aldeer tournament at your house !!! As long as Irishguy covers everyone's travel cost. Appreciate the advice, everyone.
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I just sold my Brunswick table!
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I’d be in for a pool tournament. I use to play all the time.
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If you can make a long shot on a 9' table with tight pockets, you'll clear a room quick shooting on a 7' bar table
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If you can make a long shot on a 9' table with tight pockets, you'll clear a room quick shooting on a 7' bar table II used to practice on a snooker table and used regular size pool balls. That sure will make you shoot straight.
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I found a used 8' Brunswick with 3 piece slate top in decent shape for $650. Pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger. Moving it should be fun.
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Worst part of owning a pool table is moving that SOB
There is 2 different high fence. 1 small and one big! Mine was free range in the big pen and was not a breeder buck. Why does it have to be twisted around??
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