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Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet reading on the questions buyers and dealers ask most. Sizing, slate, finish, delivery, and the lifetime structural guarantee that follows every table.
Materials and Construction
Yes, with one asterisk*. C.L. Bailey cabinets are built from solid hardwood throughout, with mortise-and-tenon joinery. No MDF, no particle board, no veneer over composite. That construction choice is what makes the lifetime structural guarantee feasible. *The Addison is solid hardwood with industrial grade laminate accents on the top rail.
What is the slate thickness on a C.L. Bailey table?/Where are C.L. Bailey tables made?
C.L. Bailey residential pool tables use 1-inch Italian slate, set in three matched sections seamed together at installation. That is the residential standard, and it is the thickness that holds level for the life of the table. Anything thinner is a compromise.
C.L. Bailey was founded in 1999 by Charles L. Bailey. The company's distribution hub is in Tomball, Texas. Slate is sourced from Italian quarries and seated on a hardwood substructure.
K-66 profile gum rubber cushions. The residential standard. Predictable rebound at every cue speed, consistent bank angles for casual or serious play. They wear on a long cycle, typically 15 to 25 years in a home, and are replaceable through your authorized dealer.
How long does pool table cloth last?/What cloth options are available on C.L. Bailey tables?
Every C.L. Bailey table can be fitted with Mali wool-nylon blend (75 percent wool, 25 percent nylon, Teflon coated, 21 ounce, more than 22 colors) or Velocity Pro worsted (85 percent wool, 15 percent nylon, 21 ounce, 12 colors). Mali is the classic napped American billiard cloth. Velocity Pro is the high-performance worsted alternative. Both are explored at /products/cloth.
Yes. Most C.L. Bailey models are available with a dining-top conversion that sets directly on the rails, transforming the table into a dinner table when not in play. Dining tops are sold as accessories per family (Skylar, Viking, Tunbridge, etc.) in matching finishes. Confirm dining-top availability for your chosen model with your authorized dealer.
Woolen cloth has a napped (fuzzy) surface and is the standard cloth on most home pool tables. It plays slower and is more affordable. Worsted cloth, like Velocity Pro, has a tighter, denser weave with no nap. Balls roll faster and more consistently on worsted cloth. Worsted also resists tracks, grooves, pilling, and liquid spills better than woolen cloth, and lasts longer under regular play. Velocity Pro worsted cloth comes standard on the Skylar, Viking, and Dutchess models and is available as a premium upgrade on all other C.L. Bailey tables.
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