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Billiards
Pool tables
Buying guidePool Table Room Size Chart
Room sizes for 7, 8 and 9 foot pool tables with 48, 52 and 58 inch cues, how to measure, and what to do when your room is a little short.
ComparisonSlate vs Non-Slate Pool Tables
Slate vs MDF and other non-slate pool tables compared: flatness, ball roll, weight, installation, durability, price and which suits families or serious players.
Billiards
Cues & tips
ComparisonMaple vs Carbon-Fiber Pool Cue Shafts
Compare maple, engineered low-deflection and carbon-fiber pool cue shafts by construction, joint fit, tip size, care instructions and maker-specific specifications.
Buying guideHow to Choose a Pool Cue
Choose a pool cue: weights from 18 to 21 ounces, maple vs low-deflection vs carbon shafts, tip diameter and hardness, joints, wraps and break cues.
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