{"product_id":"hathaway-hustler-7-ft-pool-table-with-ball-return-black-with-blue-felt","title":"Hathaway Hustler 7-ft Pool Table with Ball Return - Black with Blue Felt","description":"\u003c!-- GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description — Hustler 7-ft Pool Table with Ball Return (BG2515PB) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHathaway Hustler 7-ft Pool Table with Ball Return \u003cem\u003e0.75-in playfield, 78 x 39-in surface, integrated ball return, blue felt.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hustler 7-ft includes an integrated ball return system — all pocketed balls channel to a single collection box at one end of the table, eliminating the need to manually retrieve balls from six drop pockets between games. Playfield is 78 in L x 39 in W at 0.75 in thick — wider than the Jupiter's 37-in surface and closer to the 39-in standard used on competition 7-ft tables. Cabinet is black MDF at 84 in L x 48 in W x 32 in H, assembled weight 231.52 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue felt with K-66 rubber cushions. Ships LTL in a single 370 lb carton. Assembly approximately 60 minutes; two-person recommended. Includes 2 pool cues (57 in), ball set, chalk, table brush, and racking triangle. 180-day limited warranty. Rated for ages 4 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eIntegrated ball return, 0.75-in playfield, 78 x 39-in surface, K-66 cushions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated Ball Return System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePocketed balls travel through internal channels beneath the playfield to a collection box at one end of the table. This eliminates the 30–60 second interruption of manually collecting balls from six individual drop pockets between games — a relevant time saving when playing multiple racks in a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e78 in x 39 in Playfield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe playing surface is 78 in long x 39 in wide — the competition-standard 2:1 aspect ratio for a 7-ft table. Width specifically matters: at 39 in, the cross-pocket shot geometry matches regulation play. The Jupiter's 37-in width narrows this geometry slightly, which affects shot angle calculation on diagonal cross-table shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e0.75-in Playfield Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 0.75 in surface is thicker than the 0.71 in on the Jupiter at the same price tier. Thicker surfaces retain their flatness longer under seasonal humidity changes and provide a more consistent cushion mount — cushions attached to a rigid base deliver more predictable rebound angles than those on a surface with micro-flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eK-66 Rubber Cushions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eK-66 profile cushions provide faster rebound speed than K-55. The combination of K-66 cushions and a 39-in wide surface produces ball movement patterns closest to competition-table play in Hathaway's 7-ft lineup at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003eBlack MDF Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCabinet is black MDF with pocket liners and corner caps. Black cabinet with blue felt is the most common contemporary game room color combination — high-contrast without the traditional mahogany-red aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003eLeg Levelers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAdjustable levelers on each leg compensate for uneven floors. At 231.52 lb, this table is a permanent installation in most rooms — two people are required to reposition it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eBall return versus drop pocket tables \u003cem\u003ewhen the return system is worth the weight difference.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ball return system adds mechanical complexity and weight to a pool table — the Hustler at 231.52 lb weighs 33.52 lb more than the Jupiter at 198 lb. That weight comes entirely from the internal ball return channel and collection box. The question to ask is whether your play style involves playing multiple racks in sequence. For occasional weekend games where you pocket balls slowly over one rack, drop pockets are fine. For regular players who run 3–5 racks in a session, eliminating the six-pocket retrieval interruption between racks improves the session flow noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider playfield is the secondary consideration: 39 in versus 37 in changes the cross-table shot geometry. For players who have developed their game on regulation 7-ft tables (39-in width), the 39-in surface will feel familiar. For casual players, the 2-in difference is not perceptible in normal play. Both the Hustler 7-ft and Jupiter ship LTL freight; the Hustler at 370 lb shipping weight is the heavier delivery at both receiving and during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section gre-desc__section--alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eComplete specifications.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eHathaway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBG2515PB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e672875902842\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e180-day limited warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAge Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e4 and up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eYes — approx. 60 min, two-person recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eTable Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e84 in L x 48 in W x 32 in H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003ePlayfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e78 in L x 39 in W x 0.75 in thick\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAssembled Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e231.52 lb \/ 105 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eMDF — Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eFelt Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCushions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eK-66 rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eBall Return\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eYes — integrated channel to end collection box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eLeg Levelers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e2 pool cues (57 in), standard billiard ball set, cue chalk x2, table brush, racking triangle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eLTL Freight — 1 box, 370 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eFrequently asked questions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow does the ball return work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003ePocketed balls travel through internal channels beneath the table to a collection box at one end. No manual retrieval from individual pockets between games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow does this compare to the Hustler 8-ft (BG2520PB)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eSame construction and ball return system — the 8-ft version (BG2520PB) has an 88 in x 44 in playfield versus 78 in x 39 in, and ships at 480 lb versus 370 lb for the 7-ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat room size is required?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eMinimum approximately 200 in x 164 in (16.7 ft x 13.7 ft) with 58 in cue clearance on all four sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eDoes this ship by freight or parcel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eLTL freight — 370 lb. Requires a receiving signature and ground-level access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the warranty term?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003e180-day limited warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials under normal residential use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat color is the felt?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eBlue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- end .gre-desc --\u003e","brand":"Hathaway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856283205918,"sku":"BG2515PB","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/qkgmslkbuv3mdvangcwu.jpg?v=1778884031","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/hathaway-hustler-7-ft-pool-table-with-ball-return-black-with-blue-felt","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}