Sunday, August 23, 2009

Do I really Need that Big Snooker Table

By Norton Legg

Snooker, whats in a name? It is a strange name for such a popular, but at the same time, a serious game, with such a huge fan base. the rules are really simple, and yet many people know little of them. It doesn't matter what interest you have in snooker, casual or lifetime professional, a snooker table can be a great investment.

The fact is, that big snooker table may not be right for you. If you have little interest in snooker or other cue sports, or just live in close quarters, your own table may not be the right investment. But many retailers offer great options for fun with friends and family in the comfort of your own home. Flexible options are available that allow you to play many types of cue sports all on the same table. While not ideal for the serious player, this can be perfect for the Friday night gamer.

On the other hand, if you are a serious player, and your house or apartment has the space for it, you simply must get a full size snooker table. The first and most important thing is to ensure that your floor is level. You can imagine what a nightmare it can be trying to work your way round a large, heavy snooker table while trying to push thin strips of cardboard under the legs to make it level.

Even if you don't have any designs on the professional snooker tournaments, a snooker table is still a great way to bring everybody together for laughs and a good time together. Snooker is actually very flexible compared to other cue sports in that a game can be as short or long as you like.

If you feel like snooker may be your sport, if you feel called here are a few things to consider before you shop. Make sure to determine whether you need a table and equipment that comes up to European, or US standards. There is a difference. Practicing on the wrong table can throw off your whole game when you enter a competition on a neutral table.

Snooker tables can become the centrepiece of your whole house or apartment, just be careful of making it the centrepiece of your whole life! Snooker addiction is a reality in today's world!

And, hey, if you find you never use it to play, it can be a great place to set laundry (clean or dirty), the mail, pizza boxes you cant be bothered to throw away, or anything youre too lazy to put in its place.

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