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POOL TABLES
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Billiard Supplies
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Essential Pool Table Supplies
There are many necessary accessories that make a pool table function
properly, such as pool able felt, covers, cues, chalk, balls, and racks.
These are outlined in detail below.
Pool Table Felt
Pool table felt is the (usually green or red) covering on the table and
sides of the pool table. It is made of wool, just as it has been for over
400 years (although some do use wool-and-nylon blends). High-quality pool
table felt is denser and thicker than low-end felt, and high-quality felt
allows the balls to travel faster and more accurately along the table.
Low-end felt is softer and more durable, causing balls to move more slowly
and less accurately. Low-end felt is usually used in bars, where high
traffic justifies its use.
Pool Table Covers
Pool table covers are one of the most important pool table accessories you
can buy. They protect your pool table from dust, debris, spills, and other
contaminants, when not in use. They usually come in vinyl or leather, with
weighted corners for dependable covering. Vinyl covers can be had for less
than $10, while the more attractive leather covers range up to $100.
Pool Cues
Pool cues or cue sticks come in one of two forms: one-piece and two-piece.
One-piece cues are for the casual user, usually available to the general
public in bars. Two-piece cues have a butt and a shaft that can unscrew
for easy transport in a cue case.
Quality pool cues are usually two-piece sticks made of maple wood, with
the butt wrapped in linen or leather for moisture absorption, and a tip
made of hard-wrapped leather. Low-end pool cues are often found in bars
and usually come as just one piece, with no wrapping for the butt, and a
plastic and graphite tip.
Pool Cue Chalk
Pool cue chalk should be among your first purchases when you’re shopping
for pool table accessories. Chalk is applied to the pool cue to increase
friction when the tip strikes the cue ball. Chalk also allows for greater
control over how much spin the ball gets. Stock up on chalk for your pool
table or tables, as players love chalking the tip when sizing up their
next shot. (Fun fact: chalk is made of fine abrasives. In other words,
there is no chalk in pool cue chalk.)
Pool Balls
Pool balls come in many different types of sets. The most common type of
set for pool balls is the 16-ball set, which includes 7 solid balls, 7
striped balls, a black 8-ball, and a white cue ball. This type of pool
ball set usually is used for games like 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and Cutthroat. Be
sure when you are buying pool balls that you ask for the right kind of
set.
Pool Ball Racks
Pool ball racks can be made out of wood or plastic. Wood is sturdier and a
little more expensive than plastic, but worth the price if you are looking
for years of beautiful, long lasting use. Pool ball racks usually come in
the standard triangle, which you can use for 15-ball games and 9-ball
games alike, and the diamond shape, which is especially designed for
racking 9-ball games.
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