Pool and Billiards

There are many different table games you could put in your games room, such as an air hockey table, a foosball table, ping-pong or even a pinball machine. But really, what’s a rec room without a pool table? In this section, we explore many aspects of the game of pool, and provide helpful information on buying your own pool table.

Get started with a history of pool tables. The game of pool is easily over 400 years old, and could have originated in France, England or Persia – each location is debatable. Then, move on to the evolution of the pool ball. Did you know pool balls were once made of wood, hard rubber or ivory?

Pool balls themselves come in different colors and markings. The standard game of eight-ball is played with balls numbering 1 to 15. Balls 1 to 7 are one solid color, and balls 9 to 15 are white with a colored stripe across the middle. The 8 ball is black, and is the last ball to be sunk to win the game. There is also the game of snooker, which is played on a larger table with 15 red balls and 6 colored balls.

Pool tables can be quite expensive, so it’s worth your while to take a look at buying used pool tables. Just be sure to check over everything on that table to make sure you’re getting something of good quality. One of the major problems with used pool tables is that the slate can end up warping in one direction from use, and this can throw off a player’s shots.

One name to keep in mind when purchasing a pool table is Brunswick. It’s generally agreed upon by most pool players that the best tables are made by this company. They are expensive, but you get what you pay for, and Brunswick makes a high-quality pool table.

With this information in mind, you’re sure to find the pool table you’re looking for!