What is a good brand name for a pool table?

Question

I want something nice, but I don't need the most expensive, super-fancy type. I am more interested in quality and durability than looks.

Answer 1

Diamond (although they are expensive), Olhausen, Brunswick, and Connelly, in that order. The latter 3 companies have models that will not set you back too much. Lesser known, import models are often of quite inferior quality, even if they have slate. Go with one of these brands, and you'll have a table for 40 years that won't fall apart.

Answer 2

I've seen some old Brunswick's that are still in pretty good shape at some of the pool halls I've been too. I'm sure they'd stand up to years of abuse. Olhausen's are pretty good too, but I don't run in to many around here. One of the halls around here has Diamond's though. Can't complain about them. I guess the only other ones worth mentioning are Gabriels and Kasson. I can't really comment on the longevity and durability of any brand specifically though. If you're attracting or targeting the pool enthusiast, I'd go for Aramith Super Pro or Brunswick Centennial balls. Thick, hard, plastic racks are great. I've had to use too many wooden ones that warp and pop apart. And as usual around here on Y!A, I have a preference for Simonis 860.

Answer 3

3 separate occassions I purchased used 4x8 commercial tables from pool rooms going out of business, changing to coin op, or simply expanding to different equipment. each time was a good buy to me (never paid over 1500.) Look around and ask pool rooms if they have or know of 1 for sale. Many times a room owner will be offered a table by others and they might can help you. The other plus is most commercial tables are well built (all of mine were Brunswick) and any flaws will have already shown up.

Luck
Kevin

Answer 4

You want a slate table. I have a Proline table. Other manufacturers are Brunswick and Olhausen.

Suggest you look for a used one on craigslist or local newspaper. Like exercise equipment most people use a pool table for a short period of time when it's new, then they decide to sell it after it collects dust for awhile. I see them in my local paper all the time.

They aren't hard to take apart, but you should pay a professional installer to set it up for you.

Answer 5

Brunswick