Heirloom Pool Table Comparison Worksheet
A side-by-side worksheet for comparing up to three candidate tables on the twelve specifications that separate an heirloom from handsome furniture, with a reference column showing what the heirloom class expects.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
Comparing tables in the five to fifteen thousand dollar range is difficult because brochures describe finishes and styles while the differences that matter are structural. This worksheet puts three candidates in adjacent columns against the same twelve specifications, from workshop and size through slate, frame, joinery, cushions, cloth, pockets, finish, installation, and the true delivered price. The reference column states what the heirloom class typically expects, so a blank or evasive answer from a seller is visible at a glance rather than lost in a conversation.
Fill it in during showroom visits or from written quotes, and keep the completed sheet with the table's paperwork once you choose. The Heirloom Pool Table Cost of Ownership Calculator in our Tools section helps you complete the last row honestly by adding cloth, cushions, and periodic leveling over the years you expect to own the table, and our Compare page walks through the trade-offs between workshop, production, and bespoke tables. For the slate and frame rows, our article on hardwoods that age gracefully and our guide to professional installation explain what a good answer looks like.
| Specification | Table A | Table B | Table C | What the heirloom class typically expects | Your notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop and model | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | An established workshop with documented tables in service and a network of technicians who can re-cloth and re-level in your area | Your notes |
| Nominal size and playfield | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | A playfield that clears your room with a full cue on every side; 8 ft is the common heirloom home choice, 9 ft the tournament standard | Your notes |
| Slate thickness, pieces, and liner | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Three-piece natural slate, 1 inch typical, honed faces, with a wooden liner bonded underneath | Your notes |
| Frame and cross members | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Solid kiln-dried hardwood cabinet with a central longitudinal beam and at least two cross members under the slate | Your notes |
| Wood species and veneer use | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Species named in writing; solid stock for legs, rails, and carving; thick veneer only on wide panels over a stable core | Your notes |
| Joinery and leg mounting | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Mortise and tenon or doweled joints, dovetailed corner blocks, steel leg plates with machine bolts, accessible metal leveling feet | Your notes |
| Cushion rubber and profile | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Natural gum rubber, K-66 profile for pocket billiards, replaceable, with the compound stated in writing | Your notes |
| Cloth type and weight | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Worsted for speed and wear resistance, woolen for a softer traditional feel; color chosen for contrast and chalk hiding | Your notes |
| Pockets and rail sights | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Leather drop pockets or a ball return, pocket cut stated, and rail sights set precisely for aiming systems | Your notes |
| Finish and repairability | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Catalyzed lacquer or conversion varnish that a professional can repair, or an oil finish the owner can renew | Your notes |
| Delivery, installation, and warranty | Your entry | Your entry | Your entry | Installation by an approved technician with a machinist level and wax-filled seams; frame, slate, and cushion warranty terms in writing | Your notes |
| Delivered price, all in | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Table, cloth, delivery, installation, light, and accessories listed separately; add long-term care using the ownership cost calculator | Your notes |
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