Game Table Magazine

Does Thicker Slate Make a Pool Table Play Better? 1-Inch vs. 30mm vs. 2-Inch Slate
•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. Read more...
Italian vs. Brazilian Pool Table Slate: Can You Actually Feel the Difference?
•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. Read more...
Artemis vs. Brunswick SuperSpeed Cushions: Why Rail Geometry Matters More Than the Logo
•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. Read more...
Why Two 4.5-Inch Pool Table Pockets Can Play Completely Different
•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. Read more...