Pool Table Pace of Play

Pool Table Games Speed—There was great excitement when the UK version of pool was introduced in the early 1970s.

The game, predominantly housed in pubs and clubs, was not just fast and exciting, but also a significant source of income. The high revenue allowed operators to reinvest in promotion, offer prizes to house champions, and invest in leagues.

The game's popularity caused a group of operators to form a National Association of Operators (BAPTO) to organize a national championship, which was a great success and is still nearly 40 years later.

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UK Slate Bed Pool Tables

Our company is dedicated to the distribution of UK Slate Bed Pool Tables.

We are based just outside Manchester and have been involved in the pool table industry for over 50 years.

We now purely distribute pool tables, but until a few years ago, we also manufactured UK Slate Bed Pool Tables.

Two companies, Hazel Grove Music and Alca Electronics, first produced slate bed pool tables in Stockport and Oldham in the UK. This encouraged other North West-based pool table manufacturers to start producing pool tables, which continues to this day.

Millions of people play pool at home, in pubs and in clubs up and down the country, but when and how did pool become so popular in the UK?

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The Rise of Pool Dining Tables

Pool dining tables are fast becoming the best-selling style in the UK.

One of the main issues when purchasing a pool table in Britain is the need for more space. As we are a heavily populated small Island, space is at a premium. This means that our houses often need more room space for dining and pool tables. This is where the dual-purpose pool dining tables come in.

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Pool Tables Online - Can I ask you a question?

Pool Tables Online: As suppliers of slate bed pool tables, we speak to members of the public all day long, and apart from questions specific to the customers' own requirements, we are asked the following questions 'FAQ'S' on a regular basis.

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Traditional Pool Dining Table Installation Photos

The Traditional pool dining table is a stylish, no frills pool diner. This model has been a firm favourite with customers for many years. This classic style table comes in both Oak and White cabinet finishes and is designed for customers looking for a great pool table and stunning dining table.

We guarantee a superb game on this table. It comes in two sizes, two cabinet colours, a vast range of cloth colours, and free delivery. It's no wonder this table goes from strength to strength, year on year. The Gatley Traditional table is a firm favourite with our company.

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