Friday, March 14, 2014

People Really Love Their Pool Tables

By Jaclyn Hurley


One of the most popular games of skill in any pub around the world is pool. Played by many perfected by few, this game of skill can be frustrating but exciting at the same time. Some professionals spend thousands one hand crafted pool table. Some of the best pool tables are produced in Denver, Colorado. Meticulous attention to detail by master wood carvers produce some of the most beautiful table frames in the world.

The tables are based on the same principles as billiards. Although the rules are different it is a quicker and more widely accepted game than that of billiards. The table tends to be a little smaller but the skill needed through hand-eye coordination is the same. So of the more skilled players become professionals and compete in international games to be crowned the snooker champion of the world.

The dual purpose tables are becoming popular as space has become a major issue in these modern times. Dual purpose tables can be designed to be either a dining table or a ping pong table. Complement your table with handcrafted cues and triangles or even overhead lighting made from the same wood. The finest details can be hand carved into the wood and unique designs can be done.

Doing this wouldn't be possible if the game was not played on a sturdy well-made table. Generally the tables found in pubs have been designed to be sturdy enough to withstand everyday abuse and are usually coin operated. Although they are strong the abuse can cause them to be a little off. Remember those days when you put the ball on the table and it starts rolling by itself.

Professional players need a professional table made with the best materials. This is usually done by hand crafting the table out of solid hardwoods such as maple. These professional tables tend to have a more traditional hand crafted finished to them with ornate decorations to show it's a well- made table. These tables also tend to be heavy, expensive and can take up a lot of space.

Space issues is one of the main problems facing the everyday person but with new material on the market these tables can be made lighter and slimmer than there hardwood cousins. Some designs can incorporate a table top that can double as a dining table. Although these tables are lighter they do not compromise on the playability of the table.

The tables will always remain an iconic part of pubs. Every pub has at least one of them and the challengers for the next game create a sense of excitement in the crowds gathered around the table watching. From a novice to a professional, it is a skill anybody can learn. Even children can benefit from it as it helps develop trigonometry and hand to eye coordination.

Whether it's a traditional or modern table, the game of pool will always bring people together. Children can benefit from playing pool as it helps with skill development and working out angels will teach them a thing or two about mathematics. So whether you need a professional pool table with ornate decorations to compliment your home or just a weekend with friends. Finding the right pool table like those in Denver, Colorado can either set you on a path of being a professional player or just a weekend warrior.




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