The best pool table felts are the ones that have longevity and offer you an even surface to compete. If you bought an expensive pool table, you would feel annoyed because you would feel like you have thrown your money in the trash.

But don’t worry, you can fix the problem. You can save your money going to waste by replacing your felt with the right one. Just choose wisely, pick the right size and shape, check its durability, and see if the material is best for your use. If you want to buy felt for professional use, then purchase one with top quality.

However, if you’re going to buy it for use at home and you have children, then go with the cheaper kind that also has pretty good quality.

Here you can learn about some best pool table felts and make a choice for yourself.

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7 Best Pool Table Felts

1.     Simonis 760

The 760 felt one of the best ones from Simonis that is famous for its top-notch table cloth. This felt is impressive and long-lasting, and you can easily play thousands of games on this felt. It will remain new for a long time. It is available in 3 different sizes and 5 beautiful colors.

 Key Features

• Naturally stain-resistant.
• Made from 70% worsted wool and 30% nylon
• Available in 5 colors and 3 sizes
• Pre-cut for rail and bed
• Best quality

Cons

This felt is expensive but pays off with its quality.

2.     8′ Proform

8’ Proform table felt is made from the worsted fabric. This felt comes in blue and is constructed with 70% wool and 30% nylon. The nylon blend in this felt helps to keep the felt from wrinkles and increasing its age.

Key Features

• Nap-free
• Durable for both commercial and home use
• Gives you a smooth surface for a faster and accurate ball roll.
• Made from 70% wool and 30% nylon.

Cons

• There is no disadvantage because it is the best according to its price.
• There is not a lot of slack for mistakes. Have whoever is installing the felt to make sure they don’t cut off too much. When I had mine installed, they cut too much and it was a headache.

3.     Simonis 860

As you have learned, Simonis is emerging with first-class pool table felts. Just like the 760, Simonis 860 gives you a great deal with the combination of 90% worsted wool and 10% nylon. This felt is best for sluggish tables, which people use at local tournaments.

Key Features

• High thread count which prevents any wear and tear
• Stain-resistant
• Don’t produce fuzz
• Available in various colors including bright red and light green
• Best cloth for a 9-foot table

Cons

• It is expensive like its fellow 760 felt, but the cost is 100% worth it.
• Not a lot of cloth slack, make sure whoever is installing it doesn’t overcut and is experienced with Simonis felt.

I have to say though – if you have the money. This is TOTALLY worth it!

4.     Yves Empire USA

Yves is another best felt but at a low price. It doesn’t form fuzz and gives you a faster surface for your ball to roll over. Yves Empire USA is made from the worsted fabric and offers you various colors, including red, blue, green, etc.

Key Features

• Made from worsted fabric
• Available in different colors
• Best for home use
• Low price
• Prevents production of fuzz on the surface

5.     Championship Invitational

This felt is the best alternative for woolen felt lovers. It comes without Teflon. Championship Invitational is also cheaper than other felts. It works for intermediate players and for professionals who are off their budget. This felt had thicker material, which makes it resistant to scratches caused by miscuing.

Key Features

• Scratch-resistant
• Woolen cloth
• Low cost
• Available in different colors
• Best for a family table

Cons

This felt is not very fast; balls don’t run at a high pace as they do on expensive felts.

6.     8′ Orange ProLine Classic 303

8’ Orange Proline has Teflon in it, which makes it durable. It can easily hold out stains and spills. Meaning, you will have time to clean up the spill before the felt absorbs it. Orange Proline felt is a combination of 20% nylon and 80% wool. This felt is perfect for regular use, and you can also use it in hotels, bars, and residential areas.

Key Features

• Made from 80% wool and 20% nylon
• Great for regular use
• Comes in 30 colors
• Strain resistant

Cons

This felt is a bit slower compared to other felts and is not the best for professional use.

7.     Championship Saturn II

Saturn II is coated with the Dupont Teflon layer, which makes it durable and prevents staining. The felt is also resistant to burn marks, and doesn’t cause fuzz on the surface. This felt is best if you want quick installation, as it is available in pre-cut. Saturn II is quiet consistent and fast, and costs you little compared to the enjoyment you get out of playing on it.

Key Features

• Stain-resistant
• Coated with Dupont Teflon
• Burn marks resistant
• Available in different colors
• Easy installation because of pre-cut

Cons

It is expensive with regard to woolen cloth.

To wrap things up, here is a classic video on how to install pool table felt.