Calculate the exact weight of any Valley pool table by model, slate thickness, and configuration
| Model | Dimensions (L x W) | Slate Thickness | Est. Weight (lbs) | Est. Weight (kg) | Slate % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Bar Box | 78" x 44" | 3/4" | 230–270 | 104–122 | ~48% |
| Valley 7ft | 88" x 50" | 1" | 300–340 | 136–154 | ~52% |
| Valley 8ft Standard | 103" x 59" | 1" | 425–475 | 193–215 | ~55% |
| Valley 8ft Premium | 103" x 59" | 1.25" | 480–530 | 218–240 | ~58% |
| Valley 9ft Tournament | 114" x 64" | 1.25" | 575–625 | 261–284 | ~60% |
| Component | Bar Box | 7ft Table | 8ft Table | 9ft Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate (1 pc or 3 pc) | 110–125 lbs | 155–175 lbs | 230–260 lbs | 340–375 lbs |
| Cabinet / Frame | 60–75 lbs | 80–100 lbs | 110–130 lbs | 130–150 lbs |
| Legs (4x) | 30–40 lbs | 35–50 lbs | 45–60 lbs | 55–70 lbs |
| Rails & Cushions | 20–28 lbs | 25–35 lbs | 35–45 lbs | 45–55 lbs |
| Felt / Cloth | 3–5 lbs | 4–6 lbs | 5–8 lbs | 6–10 lbs |
| Coin Mech (coin-op) | 10–15 lbs | — | 10–15 lbs | — |
| Table Size | Playing Surface | 3/4" Slate | 1" Slate | 1.25" Slate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Box (7ft) | 39" x 78" (21.1 sq ft) | ~110 lbs | ~145 lbs | ~180 lbs |
| 7ft Home | 44" x 88" (26.8 sq ft) | ~140 lbs | ~185 lbs | ~230 lbs |
| 8ft Standard | 52" x 100" (36.1 sq ft) | ~188 lbs | ~250 lbs | ~310 lbs |
| 9ft Tournament | 58" x 116" (46.7 sq ft) | ~243 lbs | ~323 lbs | ~404 lbs |
Valley Pool Table famous because of its strength and long service life. One finds them in pubs, game centers and houses through the whole world. The model Panther represents the home version of the renamed coin-operated Valley Pool Table.
It designed for use in homes fun spaces and places, where one does not need money for play, but matters the reliability and quiet, tournament-fast game.
How much do those tables actually weigh? On average, Valley Pool Table have weight between 700 and 900 pounds. Such mass ensures that the table stays stable during the game, so that it does not shake.
For specific kinds, 7-foot Valley Pool Table reaches around 650 pounds, while 8-foot version comes in about 700 pounds. The home Panther of Valley measures 88 inches in length, 44 icnhes in width and 32 inches in height, weighing 605 pounds with three-quarter-inch slate. There is also bigger 101-inch home model, that weighs 845 pounds in the standard version and 860 pounds in the coin version, with seven-eighth-inch slate.
Old Valley tables from the 1960s are a bit more lightweight however. They have around 350 pounds, depending on size.
Moving a Valley Pool Table is not easy task. Only the slate weighs about 120 to 150 kilos, so handle it carefully. Fully built Pool Table can reach from 650 to 1000 pounds, and the slate alone commonly 150 to 250 pounds.
If one separates the slate from the frame, every part less than 350 pounds, witch is easier with three people. Special rolling carts exist for Pool Tables, different from those for normal furniture. A practical method is lay frisbees under legs to slide the table easily.
Another idea consists in self-made carrier from wooden boards, that fits between the feet, allowing to move the table on its side.
Removing the slate from a bar table can be risky. If the slate falls or crashes on the floor, the whole table is destroyed. The big mass of real slate table ensures that it does not move easily, what works well for the game.
Even one slate plate can slip away in game.
Valley tables work as good entry in the world of pool. They also present in almost 90 percent of bars. Old Valley tables enjoy fame because of their good build.
Getting a used Valley or any slate table is reliable solution forfolks with limited budget, wanting real game at home.