The pool table evolved in the late 1400s because it was discovered that it was difficult for players’ backs to use the ground as a playing field. When the game was raised to table height, of course, the balls rolled off the table and hit the floor. It was thought that the wooden sides could be attached to keep the balls in play. As time passed, in the 17th century, rubber was added to the side rails, providing more cushioning and rebound when the ball hit the rails. Billiard tables became very popular in pubs and taverns in France.

Early pool tables had no pockets and had a hole in the center of the table. There was no specific size for the tables. Eventually, the size of the table changed to oblong, usually being twice as long as it was wide. Pool tables for tournaments must be at least 1 “slate. Non-tournament tables may be less than 1” slate or they may be made of medium density fibreboard and synthetic materials. A regulation size table in the United States is 9 ‘x 4.5’.

The pool table bed was made of slate in the 19th century and had a much smoother surface. In 1845, John Thurston patented his idea for a slate bed and rubberized cork and leather rails. The green fabric on top of the slate was added later. Today, there are several options for the color of the fabric on pool tables.

Tables were marked with diamonds on the rails to help players bench or kick shots. Each long rail has six diamonds and the short rail has three diamonds, thus dividing the bed into equal squares. Points are also placed on the table to easily identify where to place the balls.

The pockets of a pool table are holes made in the bed of the table and part of the cushions. They have sharp corners. There are other table types, that is, pool tables that are a different size than a standard pool table. A pool table measuring 12 ‘x 6’ or 10 ‘x 5’ has six pockets that are rounded or one size smaller than a regulation-size pool table, making for precision and skill in shooting. billiards are a definite necessity.

Billiard tables used for specific games, that is, the Russian pyramid, the Asian four-ball ball and the bumper pool are available, as well as novel tables in many shapes: hexagonal, circular, zig-zag and round; They are usually for pocket billiards.