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Posts Tagged ‘Poker Felt Cloth’

A Look at the Common Types of Poker Felt Cloth

By On August 7, 2009 No Comments

Poker Table Felt

Many people find that after they have spent some time at the professional tables and after they have returned to their homes, they are unhappy with playing cards at the kitchen table! It is no wonder, though, when you are thinking about upgrading the place that you play poker that you should think about the table that you use.

The table that you use can really affect the way that you feel about the game that you love, and when you are interested in getting the right feel for it, you should think about the kind of Poker Felt Cloth that you use. There are essentially two different types of Poker Felt Fabric and when you are thinking about how to get the look and the feel that you want, you will need to make a decision.

Generic poker felt cloth is simply felt; there is a fairly heavy tooth to it and it does have the propensity to snag cards as they are dealt. The alternative is known as speed cloth and it is the option that is preferred by professionals, casinos and players alike. If you have ever wondered why your table feels so differently from the ones at the casinos, chances are good that you are dealing with generic Poker Felt Clothh. How do the two differ from each other and what do you need to know to make a good choice? Take a moment to consider what you need to know.

In the first place, Poker Felt Cloth that can be classified as speed cloth has a very good ability to take dye. This means that you can have things printed and printed clearly on your speed cloth that you cannot have printed on your generic cloth. Have you ever thought about designing your own logo for your speed cloth, or do you like the idea of simply putting your last name in an impressive font across it?

Nothing says home field advantage like literally marking your territory! You will also find that there is a brisk trade in speed cloth that has been termed suited, and this simply means that a design from the suits of the cards have been printed on the felt.

You will also find that speed cloth can greatly affect the way that the cards move on the table. When you are dealing, have you ever noticed that in some places, the cards that you are dealing seem to slide effortlessly to the player that you have dealt them for? On the other hand, what about times when it seems that they simply flop lifelessly to the table no matter how effectively you deal them?

The difference that you are seeing is largely due to speed cloth and the way it is structure. It is made for cards to slide easily over it, and this is something that can show very quickly. If you want a good visual as you play, this can be important. Are you ready to take a moment to consider how poker felt cloth can make a difference in the way that you play? If so, consider what type of felt you need!