Most of you know that billiards is one of my passions. The pandemic disrupted the fun when local pool halls closed down; they eventually went out-of-business. There's no place to play nearby so today I trekked way out to Bayport to try VIP Billiards. It was okay -- no atmosphere but decent tables. No VIPs there except for me. :-)
My ultimate goal is to get a pool table of my own which I'll set up in my future playhouse. Because I'm not boring I want to buy one with contemporary style. Here are a few options I'm considering. Do any appeal to you?
In spite of the increased difficulty that unyielding pocket design and the larger size posed, I was always very fond of the challenges of Snooker. Those are definitely classy and modern tables.. What about something Art Deco?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.birminghambilliards.com/snooker-tables/the-mayfair-art-deco-snooker-table/
Wow, that's a great design! I love Art Deco.
DeleteThe first one with the blue baize is wonderful! I like the angular design. I also like the hollow one - I imagine sitting inside the table. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks for the feedback. You're my style maven. :)
DeleteI like the black and silver and the white/orange. It depends on the room it's going in I suppose. The purple one looks a bit dated to my eye.
ReplyDeleteI never really played by "the rules" but growing up I had several chances to play around with pool tables. My only personal preference in a table was preferring the ones that gathered the balls inside, not having to scoop out of each individual pocket. Haha.
I think with my dexterity these days, I'm better off with table air hockey.😂
I share your preference for a "ball-return" but, ironically, the higher priced tables lack them. I guess the feature, while useful, is seen as plebeian.
DeleteI like the second one. You just reminded me that I need to take a selfie playing pool.
ReplyDeleteDo it!
DeleteThat first photo looks really familiar ; P
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that those places also went out of business. The pandemic has destroyed so many businesses.
Suzanne
Yes, I pulled it out of my "Suzanne" file!
DeleteSorry but I prefer the old fashioned vintage ones!!!😁
ReplyDeleteMy grandpa used to play Snooker at Romford Snooker Hall where lots of our great British players trained like Ronnie O'Sullivan. He bought a Snooker table before he died. I always thought it was a shame he didn't get to play at home for years but must have been fun in his last days.
They have their own appeal, it's just not how I want to decorate.
DeletePool is fun even though I'm awful at it! No coordination at all. The second photo calls to me the most out of these, but honestly, I kind of like the old vintage ones!
ReplyDeleteVintage tables certainly have appeal. And you can have fun shooting pool even without talent. When I play with novices I suggest we each shoot three shots and then alternate, which gives everyone a chance to enjoy the game.
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