Ok I'm kind of to the point where I am not sure where to go from here. There is a few more things to think about, such as slate and felt. The slate is the bedrock of the table and if thats not flat, smooth and level then your game is really going to suffer. Your options are None-slate for example - particle board, 1" 3 piece italian slate, or 1 piece slate. I recommend the 3 piece, they are easier to take down and move. It also makes a sturdy playing field. The type of felt also makes a big difference on the playing field. In general there are two different kinds of pool cloth, wool and worsted wool. Wool is woven with yarn that is made from long and short fibers twisted together to make a bulky yarn with a fuzzy surface. It is less expensive, but shows marks, tends to pill which causes the ball to run slower and is less durable and sheds fibers. Worsted wool is woven with yarn that is combed to remove the short fibers, making the cloth smoother. This is more expensive, the balls run faster with consistent speed, more durable and will not compress to form gullies on the table.The density of the cloth is the important factor when choosing billiard cloth. The closer the ball is to the slate the faster the ball will run. Humidity and the tightness of fitting are two factors which also have an impact on speed. Thick heavy cloth from coarse wool with a loose construction will reduce speed of play. When purchasing a pool cloth consider the construction of the cloth over the weight to ensure you are buying a quality product. My recommendation is a worsted felt. Last thought is; if your table is not level, slate is not smooth, and cloth is installed incorrectly; then it doesn't matter the quality of materials you buy. Hire someone who knows what they're doing!
No comments:
Post a Comment