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This is one of the nicest compliments we get from our customers, says Pat King of Leisure Industries. A games room should be a fami- ly room, but make sure you know what youre getting, says King. The materials that go into the manufac- ture of a pool table, the centerpiece of any games room, are extremely important, as is dealing with a rep- utable company. But what specifi- cally do you look for in a good qual- ity pool table? First he says, is the slate-playing surface. One-inch think Brazilian or Italian slate is recognized as the best in the industry. Its diamond honed to 10/1000th of an inch and cut into a three-piece matching set. This 1 slate should also be cleavaged slate. Cleavaged slate is the premium slate cut from deep in the mine. Its free from any foreign matter and therefore much denser and stronger. Cleavaged slate comes with a lifetime guarantee a gains warping and ensures a perfect roll year after year. There are many tables with 1 cleavaged slate still dating back to the 1800s says King. Frame and Legs Naturally, the slate is only as strong as the frame and legs supporting it. A lot of pool tables are made from veneers, ply- wood or particleboard. The finest table is made from solid hardwood. Top-of-the-line tables are 100 per cent mahogany. That means the entire table, not just the rail, is hardwood mahogany. The foundation is important and will determine the playing charac- teristics of a pool table for years to come. Most manufacturers, to save money, will use either plywood or particleboard in a single beam down the centre of the table. This type of frame will eventu- ally sag and get out of alignment. Sagging will never happen with a Twin l Beam solid hardwood frame. A pool table with such a frame is usually guaranteed for life. Leg Systems The pu rpose of the leg is to support the frame and slate and add aesthetic value to the table. The solid hardwood carved leg is found only in the highest quality furniture style. As opposed to hol- low box type legs, its made from hardwood perma- formed into a solid piece for maximum strength. The Cushions Synthetic rubber cushions, as used by many pool table manufacturers to save money will crack, crystallize and die over time. A dead cushion makes it impossible to properly bank a shot. Quality pool table manufacturers only supply high- speed, natural gum rubber cushions on their rails. All professional tournaments are played on K-66 Profile Cushions which provide superb, accurate ball response at all time and will never crack, crystallize or deaden over time. The Cloth Billiard cloth has undergone a com- plete overhaul in the last few years. Today there are over 40 cloth colours to choose from. Also the qu ality of the cloth can determine tha accuracy of a shot. Tightly woven worsted wool cloth from New Zealand is a high-end cloth that has been sheared absolutely flat guaranteeing a perfect roll every time. With options on cloth colour, wood fin- ish, leg style and pockets, a homeowner can now tailor a pool table to fit almost any dr. Always buy a pool table from a company that supplies a lifetime guarantee. A guaran- tee is non-prorated which means that if any- thing goes wrong at any time, you wont have to pay a dime. A warrantied pool table, however, is always pro-rated which means after a year, youll have to pay a portion of the high retail list price for any repairs. You should never have to ask if the table is war- rantied or guaranteed, King says. This information should be told up front. If it isnt, the retailer probably doesnt want you to know and you should take your business elsewhere. Finally, have a good look at the various accessory packages available including cue racks, lights and seating. Now if youre looking for a little more for your games room, air hockey and foosball are popular with young children, while all ages will enjoy a shuffleboard table. Freestanding bars have become popular n the past few years. Available in different woods and finishes, a matching bar with bar stools is the perfect compliment to your pool table. Have anyone NOT seen poker on TV? Texas Holdem is the game and a 2-in-1 poker table can create that Las Vegas style excitement right in your own home. For more information contact Pat King of Leisure Industries, 504 Iroquois Shore Rd., #8; 905-815-5252.