Common Issues

Below you will find some of the more common issues found on a used pool table. If you find issues or just have questions about an issue you may have, please feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email by clicking the button below. If you're more of the in-person type, come by our Olhausen Pool Tables sales & service store in Las Cruces, NM and we will be more than happy to help.

Cloth too loose

For proper play, the cloth should be tight. If your cloth is loose, the balls will not roll properly. Your cloth needs to be put back on correctly.

Cushions not glued on properly

If the cushions are not glued on properly they will not have the correct bounce. You need to have the cushions re-glued in the correct position for proper play.

Gap in corners

Your table should be assembled properly to where there are no gaps in the corners.

Pockets not set properly

If your pockets are not set in and attached to your table properly, they could cause problems with the ball bouncing back out of the pocket or dropping to the floor.

Glued slate seams

If your slate seems are glued together like this, it could cause a gap and affect the play of the table.

Rookie Strips

This is what we call rookie strips. If the cloth is not pulled properly or the installer cut the cloth too far up the side of the pocket they may use rookie strips to cover up the slate. It does not affect the play, but is unsightly.

If you are experiencing any of these problems or have some other problem, please feel free to contact us by clicking the button below so we can help you resolve the issue.