A pool table is a rectangular table. It has six pockets and consists of cushions bounding the playing area. The standard size of a pool table is 4 1/2 x 9.

Wood is the major element in the construction of a billiard table. Oak and cherry wood tables are preferred for professional pool players, while plywood or pine is recommended for other customers.

The quality of wood contributes to the strength of a pool table. Gaming tables are purchased all over the world for a number of reasons.

People buy billiard tables for commercial purposes, for private recreation, for clubs and they are even purchased for pool competitions. These competitions can be announced at national as well as international levels.

Pool tables are available in varied shapes and styles to suit the requirements Levitra of the customers. Billiard tables are inclusive of many accessories and parts, which complement to their class and quality.

The history of billiards is quite debatable. The reason for debate is related to its origin. Some people believe it was invented in Persia, while the others believe that it was invented in England or France.

Pool was not played on tables in its earliest version. It was played on lawns.

The purpose of the game was to knock over a cone-shaped object by shooting balls through a course of hoops. The game was then played indoors on the floor.

As a result of constant bending, players suffered from back pain. Then it was thought that the game should be played atop a table and this is how billiard tables came into existence.

With the game shifted atop tables, another problem was faced by the players. The ball kept rolling off the tables. To solve this problem, wooden rails were attached to the edges of the billiards tables, to keep the balls on the table.

In 1600’s rubber strips were added to the wooden side rails. These rubber strips acted as cushions for the balls to give them bounce, when the balls hit the edge of tables.

To add to the comfort of players, a thin green wool cloth was used to cover the tables. This provided the players with precision and accuracy in their shots. The color green was used as the cloth as the games was initially played in grass.

Next the whole concept of playing pool changed. To make the game more interesting, two round holes were cut in the table ends.

The purpose of the game changed from knocking the cones over to knocking the balls into the holes. Underneath the billiard tables were attached pocket size bags to prevent the ball from falling on the ground.

The pockets in the tables kept on evolving till the six-pocketed pool table was born.

Billiard tables are available in many shapes, styles, sizes and colors. Generally tables are of three types: cost efficient style, finely hand crafted wood designs and designs of new age pools.

Cost efficient tables are ordered and required for clubs, pubs and pool hall owners. These billiard tables are used by club and pub owners to attract more customers to their place.

Almost all public houses have pool tables today. These billiard tables are cheaper than the other gaming tables.

They are readily available in the retail outlets. The material used in these tables is hard, but it gradually wears down.

Finely handcrafted wood designs pool tables are in a class of their own. They are made for residential game rooms or private billiard clubs.

The billiard tables are made to order and the purchaser gives the manufacturer the finer details of the desired pool table. The wood commonly used in these pool tables is cherry or oak. These tables have detailed cushions, corners and legs.

New age designs are especially made to suit the modern day quality and requirements. These can be made of glass, brass, wood or chrome. They have multicolored sides, legs and tops.

Modern club and pub owners, clientele based office owners are generally the purchasers of these tables. Pool tables are available for everyone, according to their requirements. The cost of a billiard table also varies accordingly, with the cost being inclusive of the quality, class and type of the table.

Author Bio: Tommy Tadacip Greene has played professional billiards for the last 19 years and written hundreds of articles about billiards and pool tables.

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