These types of pool tables are the ones you generally see at pool table stores for sale to residential buyers. They come in many different sizes like 6ft., 7ft., 8ft., 9ft., 10ft., and even 12ft. During the 1960s and 70s many companies tried to make these type of tables and some came with 1 piece slates but looked like a three piece slate table with the leather pockets and the plastic pockets that sit inside the rail system.
As far as we have seen this pool table is now being built only with the 3 piece slate that is 1" thick. This has always been a concern to buyers, how thick is the slate? You have to remember who you are talking to when calling about a pool table. Most pool table stores have people who have been around the pool table business for a long time and they will recommend you buy a 1" thick slate. This is a very good recommendation but keep in mind if you are buying a pool table for simple enjoyment you may not even notice if the slate is 7/8" thick or 1" thick.
There are far too many types of residential style pool tables to begin listing here and the ironic thing is that most of them are built the same ways with legs, a frame, slate, rails and pockets. Some brands are of higher quality with solid wood and some are marginal with plywood frames and legs but on the other side of that some of these pool tables are built with solid wood but are of very poor quality.

Cost range:
New $1,700.00 - $5,000.00 depending on brand and business selling the pool table.
Used: $700.00 - $2,000.00 depending on the age, condition of the pool table and who the seller bought the table from and for what price they paid.

Pricing to move: Depending on the pool table company and if you have stairs or not you will generally spend $250.00 up to $400.00 to move the tables and recovering the pool table depending on type of felt will run $200.00 to $400.00.

Here is a picture of a residential three piece slate pool table.

Commercial, tournament or pool hall style pool table:

This pool table is generally found in a 9 ft. size and can be located in pool halls. We consider this a commercial table because the pool table is usually rented by the hour in a pool room/hall. The most dedicated pool players seek this type of table. The slates are generally 1" thick or greater on this pool table and this is the most solid and accurate pool table available. They are typically the Brunswick gold crown or Gandy. This is the hardest pool table to find on the used market and is the most expensive to do anything with. These tables are heavy, solid and are not recommended for general use in a persons home who wants a pool table.

Cost range:
New $5,000.00 - $8,000.00 depending on brand and business selling the pool table.
Used: $1,800.00 - $6,000.00 depending on the age, condition of the pool table and the market in your area for these pool tables. Supply is usually low and demand is very high making this table sell for unusually high amounts of money.

Pricing to move: Depending on the pool table company and if you have stairs or not you will generally spend $300.00 up to $700.00 to move the tables and recovering the pool table depending on type of felt will run $300.00 to $500.00.

Here is a picture of a tournament commercial style pool table

We hope this research page on pool tables has been helpful. There are many more factors to consider when buying a pool table but this is a good place to start. If you have any more questions please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help.