Best speed cloth/felt for table resurfacing (1 Viewer)

[Lent53]

Hey guys,

I have the Barrington folding poker table and am planning on resurfacing. I have seen the threads about this and some options for speed cloth. I was wondering what you guys recommend or have used and like. It seems most people got the 3 yards of symbol pattern on amazon for $20. Just didn’t know if there were other good options you guys like. Thanks!

 

[LotsOfChips]

Do you want great, or do you want cheap?

For great, a custom Chanman cloth is your best option (IMO). For cheap, Amazon or possibly some site vendors can provide SSC (suited speed cloth). Unsuited speed cloth is slower (cards don't slide as well), from what I have heard.

Edit - I just noticed that this is for a folding table. The Chanman cloth is probably overkill for this.

 

[Beakertwang]

Texas Poker Supply @Nick@TPS is a vendor here, and has nice SSC. I think Your Auto Trim (YAT) is another popular source for quality SSC.

 

[Lent53]

Thanks. I found 3 yards of the suited speed cloth on amazon for $20. I know it’s not the best quality but hard to pass up for that

 

[mummel]

Thanks. I found 3 yards of the suited speed cloth on amazon for $20. I know it’s not the best quality but hard to pass up for that

Please report back on this, quality, durability etc. Thanks.

 

[surfik]

Do you want great, or do you want cheap?

For great, a custom Chanman cloth is your best option (IMO). For cheap, Amazon or possibly some site vendors can provide SSC (suited speed cloth). Unsuited speed cloth is slower (cards don't slide as well), from what I have heard.

Edit - I just noticed that this is for a folding table. The Chanman cloth is probably overkill for this.

Chanman you say? Picks or samples available?

 

[DoubleEagle]

YAT mini-suited speed cloth is the best IMO. Code SCOTTKEEN for 15% discount.

 

[Lent53]

YAT mini-suited speed cloth is the best IMO. Code SCOTTKEEN for 15% discount.

Thank you I’ll definitely take a look. This is what I saw on amazon and what others that covered their table have used.

Trademark Table Cloth Suited Polo - Waterproof https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UPHG9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6bJkEbF0GJGPV

 

[DeeVee8]

I just re-surfaced a table with their Reno suede. Love the feel and look, jury is out on durability.

 

[Sprouty]

Thanks. I found 3 yards of the suited speed cloth on amazon for $20. I know it’s not the best quality but hard to pass up for that

Please report back on this, quality, durability etc. Thanks.

If it's the same stuff that I got, the suites are misshaped.

 

[Sprouty]

If I were to do it again I'd spend a little more. Most don't notice till I point it out.

I'd say pay close attention to the photos on Amazon when placing your order.

 

[Lent53]

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If I were to do it again I'd spend a little more. Most don't notice till I point it out.

I'd say pay close attention to the photos on Amazon when placing your order.

Thank you that helps. Just trying to figure out how much more is worth it. From what I’m seeing elsewhere it looks like it will be $60-70 to go up to the next level of speed cloth.

 

[DoubleEagle]

“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”

 

[BGinGA]

$50-$60 for a quality playing surface with superior wear and spill-proof characteristics is a no-brainer decision imo. It will also outlast the inferior cloth by 2x-3x, so about a wash in the long run regarding cost.

Get the good stuff.

 

[LotsOfChips]

Chanman you say? Picks or samples available?

He's a vendor on this site -

• https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/custom-cloths.3661/
• https://www.chanmanpokertables.com/

Search the forums, you'll find tons of threads with examples of his work and praises for the quality of the cloth.

 

[Beaniman]

Hey guys,

I have the Barrington folding poker table and am planning on resurfacing. I have seen the threads about this and some options for speed cloth. I was wondering what you guys recommend or have used and like. It seems most people got the 3 yards of symbol pattern on amazon for $20. Just didn’t know if there were other good options you guys like. Thanks!

I can only speak from limited experience, I used 1/4" cotton batting under crushed velvet. I know felt, speedcloth, microfiber are all the rage but I would say go to a fabric store and just pick what you like. So long as it's padded properly underneath it will have the right spring and the velvet was soooooooooo sexy! Fabric stores are cheap and the bonus is you can touch it. They are easy to access just about anywhere you are.