VEGASPOKERSTARS COM

Poker Table Top Selection OPtions

Poker table tops are not only to look elegant, they are also to function well as a table fit for a stylish card game as poker. A major factor in poker table designs is the type of table top to consider.

There are poker table tops that are of foam padding or rubber black. Table top sizes may come in 54 by 78 inches, 62 by 88 inches, some in 62 by 78 inches for home use, in colors of green and blue. Several names of poker table tops are the following: auto headliner and faux suede are good choices but they may not be as satisfactory as other types when card sliding effect is particularly sought after. Auto headliner are available in most car accessory stores and are best suited for car upholstery; felt (billiard type) has good card sliding properties but may be a bit rough for other uses; felt fabric may also be a poker table top option, but most people find it quick to wear out.

Other poker table top type names are micro suede, which is a commonly used poker table top, though many comment that cards do not slide well on them; moleskins are cheaper (around $7 each yard in most supply depots, though there are some that costs only $4 a yard) and have a good enough quality for poker use; poker cloth table tops are the favorite and commonly used in casinos and homes, relatively cheaper too at $15 to $20 each yard.

For a more slippery effect for card dealings, the common choice is the popular speed cloth poker table top. But for excellent poker table top that is deemed the best table top of all, suited poker cloth is the type name. It costs some $20 each yard of order. Velvet table tops are also good, and the cards slide easily on them, but the problem most of the time, according to most people, is that don't last long. Velveteen poker table top is also a favorite choice and cheaper, too. They may cost from $4 to $10 each yard order. Velveteen has a special ribbed backing material made of polyester and often lasts long.

The fast fad today is the customized poker table top. Casinos can choose to print logos on the poker table top by having air-brush artists design them on the poker table top cloth of felt.

Poker table tops often can make or break poker playing moods, and hence, they're selection is a major decision in poker rooms and venues.