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While both home style and pro style shuffleboard tables offer a fun and engaging game experience, there are some key differences to note about their construction, playing characteristics, target audience, as well as a significant cost difference. Understanding these differences can help you choose the perfect table for your needs and budget.Home Style Shuffleboard Tables: Affordable Fun for Casual PlayersHome style shuffleboard tables are designed for casual enjoyment and family game night …

We are often asked to describe the difference between the Woodbridge and Georgetown shuffleboard tables. Since they look similar but are priced quite differently, it is a logical question. The most effective way to explain the difference is to start by describing the shared characteristics between the two tables.Both tables share the same playfields. These are true vertical stave butcherblock that are edge glued with a high frequency glue machine and then milled to 15" wide and 1.75" thick. The …

Several years ago Playcraft made the decision to switch all climate adjusters to an upgraded style that includes an arm and threaded rod style as seen in the image below. These adjusters mirror those found on much more expensice tables and are referred to as "pro style " by Playcraft. They use leverage against the arms to shape the playfield This is in contrast to the "bar style" that can be seen in the next image. Bar style are typically used on competing tables and use a central force of …

The Saybrook shuffleboard table is a special one deserving of its own stage. It is a home style table with a 15' x 1.75" two piece playfield, but that is where convention gives way to innovation.The Saybrook's revolutionary KD (knocked down) design breaks new ground. What does that mean in practical terms? This means the table arrives in flat-pack sections, with the longest and heaviest pieces being the two halves of the playfield. All of the remaining components are parts that are assemb …

Shuffleboard is a great addition to any game room, but the tables are long and sometimes room access can be challenging. It is for this reason that two-piece shuffleboard tables are a great solution. There can be a lot of anxiety about having a seam in the middle of the board, but in this post we will dispel that anxiety. We will show you how a two-piece board can help get you the table you want, into the room you want, and demonstrate how it doesn't affect play.Playcraft has developed a l …