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Billiard Tables and Equipment

Professional billiard tables and their structural components.

Pool Tables 11
Snooker Tables 6
Cloths
Lighting
Table Covers
Stands and Racks
Scoreboards
Table Parts
Assembly Tools
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About Billiard Tables and Equipment

A billiard table is the biggest purchase in this sport, so this category brings together the tables themselves and everything needed to keep them in shape. Pool tables come in three sizes: 7ft (bar box, for home and pub), 8ft (club standard) and 9ft (tournament). Snooker tables are full-size 12ft or compact 10ft. Listings feature Rasson, Diamond, Brunswick, Dynamic, WIK, Tournament Champion and Riley – new and used, often bundled with a ball set and cues.

What to check before buying: a slate bed at least 19 mm thick rather than MDF, solid K-66 rubber cushions (pool) or steel-block cushions (snooker), cloth condition and adjustable legs. A used slate table weighs 400–900 kg, so budget for disassembly, transport and re-levelling by a service technician.

Equipment lives in separate subcategories: cloth (Simonis 860, Strachan 6811), lighting, table covers, cue racks and holders, scoreboards, table parts (pockets, cushion rubber, nets) and installation tools. Buy through an auction, "Buy Now" or by contacting the seller, with no commission. How much a slate table costs and which size to pick – see the FAQ below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a slate-bed billiard table cost?
A 7-ft billiard table with a slate bed starts around $1500 (entry-level Buffalo, Automaten Hoffmann), mid-tier $2500–4500 (Rasson Victory, Sam Leisure Atlantic), and pro 8-ft/9-ft tournament tables (Diamond, Brunswick, Rasson Ox) cost $6000–18000. Used premium tables often sell for half retail.
7-ft, 8-ft or 9-ft billiard table — which to choose?
7-ft = "bar box", compact for homes and pubs (playing area 96×48"). 8-ft = club standard pool (~112×56"). 9-ft = WPA tournament pool (~100×50" playing area). Snooker uses 10-ft or 12-ft. Choice depends on room: minimum clearance around the table is +5 ft on each side for a full cue stroke.
How heavy is a slate billiard table?
An 8-ft table with a 3-piece slate bed weighs 900–1400 lb — slate alone 450–800 lb, frame 350–450 lb, cushions and cloth 100–200 lb. A 9-ft tournament table weighs 1400–2000 lb. Transport and assembly require a service (3–4 people). Floor load: 40 psf min — hardwood is fine, timber joists usually OK, but a basement with a wooden floor may need reinforcement.
Slate bed vs MDF — what is the difference?
Slate (stone) is the tournament standard — perfectly flat, does not warp, holds cloth smoothly. Thickness 3/4"–1" (WPA requires min 3/4"). MDF/melamine is a substitute in cheap home tables ($400–900) — warps over time from humidity, plays slower. For serious play → only slate.
How to choose billiard cloth?
Pool tournament standard: Simonis 860 (fast, thinner) or 760 (slower, more durable). Snooker: Strachan 6811. Carom: Simonis 300. Color: worsted (Simonis) in "tournament blue" or green. Thickness 6–8 mm. Recloth is a service job (stretching + gluing) — $200–500 depending on the table.