Outdoor Pool Tables

Mother Nature has the ability to put you into a trance on beautiful days or mild nights, but playing a game of pool can also pull everybody inside. A simple way to solve this problem is to get a pool table that can be taken outdoors, so nothing is sacrificed in aesthetics or entertainment.

One of the obvious questions to answer is whether or not a pool table can last outdoors for extended periods of time. If the right materials are used, you shouldn’t have any cause for worry. Most billiard tables meant for use outside have structures, legs, frames, and rails composed of sturdy aluminum alloys. These metals aren’t anything like aluminum foil, instead they are specifically engineered to resist rusting and improve long-term durability. Waterproof felt cloth covers the playing surface, ensuring that it loses none of its playability as the years go by.

The most common sizes offered are 7’ and 8’; the perfect medium range between the smaller 6’ and bigger 9’ game tables. They are typically a little costlier than billiard tables destined to remain inside, but the extreme flexibility of placement more than covers any additional costs. Because of their reasonable sizing, outdoor pool tables can be used both in the backyard patios and balconies of your home, or for commercial use in sports bars and pubs with outside seating.

Besides your billiard table, several accessories should be kept on hand to assure proper gameplay. These include some of the more obvious items such as pool cues and balls, as well as others you may not consider, like cases for your cues to protect and store them from harm.