No matter what a pool table needs a level playing surface. Slate top is universally accepted as the industry standard for high-quality pool tables and if you want your table to last and play well it’s important to spend the extra money and get a 3 piece slate table. Synthetic versions of pool table slate that cost much less include:
Honeycomb: Imagine this, a plastic honeycomb-like playing surface sandwiched by layers and made out of plastic. This style, doesn’t warp as much as other synthetic alternatives but the surface is also not as smooth as the other types of tops.
Permaslate: Is a layer of plastic on top of particle board. This material is considered more durable than other synthetic slate, moisture will indubitably cause warp and decay over time.
Medium Density Fiberboard: Is basically particle board. Pool tables with MDF tend to be lighter in weight but not durable. The table is so light that if a player rests against it, they have to be careful not to knock it over or make a hole in it.
You can buy a pool table made with syntactic materials for under $1,000 which seems like a good deal at first until you have to replace it a few months later. Why not put that money towards purchasing a good product that you know will last 10 times as long, is American Made and will work with you to find just what you need. Give us a call today.