A billiard table is a table used for playing billiards; it's equipment for both competition and entertainment. Different billiards rules require different types of tables. Billiards, also known as pool, originated in England and is an elegant indoor sport widely popular internationally. Billiard tables are categorized by playing style: English snooker tables, Chinese eight-ball tables, American nine-ball tables, and carom tables.
King Louis XIV of France placed an ivory arch and an ivory pillar on the table, using a spoon-shaped cue to hit the ball; scoring points were achieved by hitting or touching the ball into the arch. In the 17th century, a hole was added to the center of the table, followed by four holes at the four corners. The addition of holes stimulated interest in the game, eventually leading to six holes, which evolved into the prototype of today's pocket-style billiards table. By the early 19th century, billiards had reached maturity, and around 1827, slate was used for the table surface, resulting in a smooth, flat, and non-deformable high-quality surface. In 1831, rubber began to replace the wool or cotton coverings on the table edges.
The following items are included in the billiard table package:
Balls: A standard sixteen-ball set consists of white balls and balls numbered 1-15. A standard snooker set consists of white, yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, black (one of each), and 15 red balls.
The weight difference between sets of balls must not exceed 3g.
Replacing a ball or an entire set of balls requires the consent of both players or the referee's decision.
Cue: The cue should be at least 914mm long, made of traditional materials, and have a recognized shape.
Auxiliary Equipment: Various rest cues, long cues, extensions, and catch cues used when a player is at a disadvantage in hitting the ball, including various general-purpose equipment provided by other players or the tournament organizers. All auxiliary equipment must be approved by the Chinese Billiards Association.
