Enjoy a Unique Game of Billiards with Bumper Pool Tables

The table for bumper pool is shorter than the regular pool tables so that it is ideal for those who have small rooms but still want to play pool. Depending on the size of the tables, they can have 12, 14 or 16 bumpers or obstacles. Two bumpers are located around each pocket with the other bumpers arranged around the middle in such a way that there is a small center area where only one ball can pass through. Each player has five balls and the objective is to sink all of the balls into the pocket found in your opponent's area. Bumper pool tables offer a less expensive way to enjoy a billiards game and they also require lesser space.Meanwhile, bumper pool tables, especially the octagonal shaped ones, are sometime designed in such a way that they can also be used as poker tables. This adds to their versatility, which is a welcome attribute in the game room. Meanwhile, the prices of these pool tables may still be prohibitive if they are new. Fortunately, there are lots of used pool tables that are available for sale. Sometimes these tables may also be made available at wholesale prices. However, it is advisable for the would-be buyer to be prepared to check the quality of the pool table that he prefers. However, if there are only minor dents on the wood, these can be easily repaired and should not be a cause for worry.It may be advisable to find a reliable company offering pool table repair so that you can readily assess the cost of the repair and compare it with the amount of discount that you can negotiate. When checking the quality of the pool tables that you are planning to buy, you need to assess three main parts. These are the slate bed, the rails and cushions, and table felt. The slate is one the most important parts because if it has chips and cracks, the movement of the ball along the table would not be smooth. You can check this by spraying the table felt with a kind of liquid that will make any worn or damaged part of the felt become more evident. It should be noted that the slate under the damaged or worn area will likely have chips and cracks. As for the table felt, if the ball moves slowly across it then the felt is too loose and should be tightened. Before finalizing a deal to purchase secondhand bumper pool tables, make sure that the seller will take care of the delivery to your home. If not, you will need to find out how much the delivery would cost and use this information to compare it correctly with the other options. You may then enjoy this unique game with your family and friends after the product is delivered to your home.