{"product_id":"heemskerk-baltimore-american-slate-bed-pool-table","title":"Heemskerk Baltimore American Slate-Bed Pool Table - 7ft \u0026 8ft","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeemskerk Baltimore American Slate-Bed Pool Table - 7ft \u0026amp; 8ft: Build a Games Room People Actually Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heemskerk Baltimore is a substantial American pool table built around a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-piece slate bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you the foundation for a serious home setup rather than a lightweight recreational table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 7ft and 8ft sizes, it gives you two options depending on your room – and a good reason to get friends over rather than heading out every weekend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the experts help you find the right Heemskerk Baltimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a slate bed pool table, choosing the right size matters. You need to consider the dimensions of the table itself alongside enough surrounding space to cue comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7ft Baltimore measures 224 × 129 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the larger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8ft Baltimore measures 254 × 142 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're unsure which will work best, speak to us before ordering. We can help you think through your room dimensions and choose a table that feels right in the space rather than simply squeezing in the biggest one possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heemskerk Baltimore in a nutshell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-piece slate playing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The Baltimore uses three separate slate sections to create its playing bed, providing the solid, level foundation you want from a serious slate bed pool table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7ft or 8ft sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Choose the 7ft for a more space-conscious setup or step up to the 8ft when you've got a larger dedicated games room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional drop pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Balls stay in the pockets rather than travelling through an internal ball-return system, creating a simpler and quieter setup with fewer internal mechanisms to worry about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Basic accessory pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – We include our Basic accessory pack at no extra cost with your Baltimore, so you've got the essentials to get started. Upgraded accessory packages are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/4276\/4637\/files\/heemskerk-baltimore-american-pool-table-office-blue.jpg?v=1791127633\" alt=\"Two people playing pool on a Heemskerk Baltimore with blue cloth in an office\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeemskerk Baltimore Pool Table Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7ft Baltimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 × 129 × 80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e198 × 99 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e390 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-piece slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8ft Baltimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e254 × 142 × 80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 × 112 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-piece slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloth colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable colours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue, Grey, Green, Red and Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall return:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drop pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevelling feet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoldable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Home, business, education, hospitality \u0026amp; recreation, and professional environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic accessory pack is included free of charge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you purchase your Baltimore from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a more comprehensive setup, accessory pack upgrades are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Owner's Insights on the Heemskerk Baltimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the Baltimore makes most sense when someone wants their pool table to be a permanent part of the room, rather than something they'll move out of the way occasionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a big, heavy table – 390 kg for the 7ft and 420 kg for the 8ft – and the three-piece slate bed gives it the substantial feel you'd expect from that weight. Once it's positioned and levelled, it really sits in the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd look seriously at the 7ft for a home games room where space still matters. If you've got a larger dedicated room and want the table to become the main feature, that's where the 8ft comes into its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's not the table I'd recommend if you need something portable or regularly movable. This is much better suited to someone building a proper, permanent pool room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love the Heemskerk Baltimore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou get a proper three-piece slate bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Baltimore is built around three slate sections rather than a lightweight alternative, giving you the solid playing foundation people are usually looking for when they specifically want a slate bed pool table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can choose the size that suits your room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 7ft gives you a 198 × 99 cm playing area, while the 8ft increases that to 224 × 112 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop pockets keep things simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pot a ball and it stays in the pocket. Without an internal ball-return rail for the balls to travel through, the design is quieter in use and removes an internal mechanism that could otherwise require maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour essential accessories are already covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We include the Basic accessory pack free with your Baltimore, while still giving you the option to upgrade if you want a more comprehensive pool setup from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour life, with the Baltimore Pool Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou finish dinner, someone suggests a game and half an hour later nobody's looking at their phone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the point of putting a proper pool table in your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gives your games room a purpose. Friends have a reason to stay for another frame, family games become surprisingly competitive and evenings at home don't always revolve around watching something on a screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore long, you're the one suggesting everyone comes to yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Baltimore isn't there just to fill an empty part of the room. It's there to make that room somewhere you actually want to spend your time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7ft or 8ft Heemskerk Baltimore – Which Size Should You Choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoing bigger isn't automatically better. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable cueing space around the table matters more than squeezing in the largest model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 7ft pool table measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 × 129 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e overall and gives you a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e198 × 99 cm playing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It's the smaller of the two Baltimore options and therefore the natural starting point when space is more limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8ft pool table increases to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e254 × 142 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a larger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 × 112 cm playing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If you've got a generously sized dedicated games room, that extra playing area makes the 8ft well worth considering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember to allow for cue length and player movement on every side of the table. If you're close to the limit, we'd rather help you check the room first than see you buy a table that's uncomfortable to play on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeemskerk Baltimore Documents and Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed further product information or want to discuss whether the Baltimore will work in your room? 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