snooker table

[vao]

what do you think about this table on the pictures?before we buy a snooker table..which part of the table do we have to check carefully?i intend to buy this table but i want to ask ur opinion first about this..the brand of this table is murrey.thanks


http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2ngF9

http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2oEY9

http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2o3y0

[DawRef]

It isn't so much the table as the cloth. I'm assuming it's full size.
If you intend to practice on it 6 -8 hours a day (as the pros do) and compete in tournaments, you will need a relatively fast cloth. This will then mean you will have to replace the cloth at regular intervals (not a cheap option).
However, if it is just for playing as a hobby, then you will not need such a fast cloth. This may put you at a disadvantage though, if you decide to enter competitions, where the matches will almost certainly be played on tables with faster cloths.
I have not heard of the make. Finally, whatever make of table you buy, ensure that it is situated in a level position, brushed and ironed regularly and kept covered when not in use.

[vao]

what kind of cloth should i buy?can u tell me more detailly bout the cloth which used in prof tournament?

[DawRef]

I'm not that well versed on cloths. I think Strachan is the cloth used at most, if not all, professional tournaments. What table/cloth combination the pros use for practice I really do not know. Riley's are one of the major table manufacturers. Your best bet is to try and get to one of the World Snooker tournaments and see if you can get to talk to one of the players. Difficult I know, but at least you'll get an idea.
You could also try World Snooker (http://www.worldsnooker.com) or place another post to see if there are any pros or top amateurs on forum who could give you advice. I am merely a Grade 1 referee (snooker).

[vao]

beside the cloth..what else should i look more before buying the table?