Game Table Magazine

Does Thicker Slate Make a Pool Table Play Better? 1-Inch vs. 30mm vs. 2-Inch Slate

August 18, 2026 •4 min read

Does thicker pool table slate actually play better? Compare 1-inch, 30mm and 2-inch slate, including rigidity, ball response, leveling and what matters beyond thickness.

August 18, 2026 •4 min read

Italian vs. Brazilian pool table slate is a long-running billiards debate. Learn what differs in hardness, machining and installation—and whether players can actually feel the origin.

August 18, 2026 •4 min read

Artemis vs. Brunswick SuperSpeed is not just a rubber-brand debate. Cushion profile, subrail geometry, nose height and installation can matter just as much to bank behavior.

August 18, 2026 •4 min read

Two 4.5-inch pool table pockets can play very differently. Learn how shelf depth, jaw angles, facing thickness, facing hardness, and rail geometry change pocket difficulty.

Pool table in a room, illustrating how table size affects space and cue clearance

7-Foot vs. 8-Foot vs. 9-Foot Pool Tables: Which Size Is Right for Your Home?

August 16, 2026 •9 min read

Choosing between a 7-, 8-, or 9-foot pool table? Compare playing feel, room requirements, cue clearance, and the best size for your home game room.

Stacks of pool table slate pieces used in billiard table construction

One-Piece vs. Three-Piece Slate Pool Tables: What’s the Difference?

August 16, 2026 •6 min read

Comparing one-piece and three-piece slate pool tables? Learn how they differ in leveling, installation, moving, play quality, and which construction makes sense for a home game room.