{"product_id":"hathaway-merlot-9-ft-shuffleboard-table-walnut-finish","title":"Hathaway Merlot 9-ft Shuffleboard Table - Walnut Finish","description":"\u003c!-- GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description — Merlot 9-ft Shuffleboard Table Walnut (BG1305) --\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 Merlot 9-ft Shuffleboard Table \u003cem\u003ewalnut finish, 1.75-in birchwood playfield, double-paneled legs.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot is Hathaway's birchwood veneer shuffleboard table series — a step up from the Challenger's butcher block construction. The 96 in L x 15 in W playing surface is 1.75 in thick birchwood, sanded and lacquered to a pub-grade finish. At 1.75 in, this is the thickest residential shuffleboard surface in Hathaway's lineup. Cabinet finish is walnut (traditional warm brown walnut tone). Dimensions are 108.5 in L x 24 in W x 31 in H at 235 lb assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eReinforced double-paneled leg construction with attached climate adjusters and independent leg levelers. Ships LTL in 2 cartons at 275 lb combined. Assembly approximately 90 minutes; two-person required. Includes 4 blue pucks, 4 red pucks, table brush, and wax. 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\"\u003e1.75-in birchwood playfield, double-paneled legs, climate adjusters.\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\u003e1.75-in Birchwood Playfield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAt 1.75 in thick, the 96 in L x 15 in W birchwood surface is the thickest in Hathaway's shuffleboard lineup — 0.25 in thicker than the Challenger's 1.5-in butcher block. The additional thickness adds surface mass that smooths puck speed variability and reduces the bow effect from humidity changes more effectively than thinner surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003eReinforced Double-Paneled Legs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eLeg panels are double-layered — two panels bonded together rather than a single-panel construction. Double-paneling resists the flex under table load that develops in single-panel legs over years of use, maintaining the leg-to-rail joint tightness that is critical for climate adjuster accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003eAttached Climate Adjusters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eClimate adjusters are permanently attached — not removable brackets or separate components. Attached adjusters calibrate the surface bow without disassembly, adjustable by hand at any time during play to compensate for seasonal humidity changes.\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\u003eIndependent Leg Levelers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEach leg has an independent leveler for precise leveling on uneven floors. A shuffleboard table must be level within ±1 mm across its length for scoring zone landings to be consistent — the independent adjustment allows per-leg compensation that cannot be achieved with shared leveling hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003eWalnut Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBirchwood veneer cabinet in walnut stain — traditional warm brown walnut tone. The Merlot is available in walnut and espresso; both cover the same birchwood veneer construction with different stain tones. Choose based on game room palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003eCarpeted Gutters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe side gutters (where pucks land when they overshoot scoring zones) are carpeted to reduce noise and protect puck edges from hard-surface impact. Carpeted gutters are a construction detail that separates pub-grade tables from entry-level alternatives.\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\"\u003eMerlot versus Challenger series \u003cem\u003ebirchwood veneer versus butcher block at the same sizes.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot and Challenger are available in the same 9-ft and 12-ft sizes. Both use climate adjusters and leg levelers — the standard for residential-grade shuffleboard. The key differences: the Merlot uses a 1.75-in birchwood veneer surface (thicker and visually finer grain); the Challenger uses 1.5-in solid butcher block (more uniform grain, slightly less surface depth). The Merlot's double-paneled legs are structurally stronger; the Challenger's pedestal storage legs provide built-in accessory storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf storage inside the legs is a priority — keeping pucks, wax, and brushes contained at the table — the Challenger is the right choice. If maximum playing surface thickness and fine birchwood grain aesthetics are the priority, the Merlot is the better specification. At $1,999.99 MSRP, both 12-ft Merlot variants are priced identically to each other and are $600 above the $1,399.99 12-ft Challenger.\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\"\u003eBG1305\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\"\u003e672875904174\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\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eYes — approx. 90 min, two-person required\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\"\u003e108.5 in L x 24 in W x 31 in H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003ePlaying Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e96 in L x 15 in W x 1.75 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\"\u003e235 lb\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\"\u003ePlayfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBirchwood Veneer — 1.75 in thick, lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBirchwood Veneer — Walnut finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eLeg Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eDouble-paneled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eGutters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eCarpeted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eClimate Adjusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eYes — attached\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 — independent adjustable\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\"\u003e4 blue pucks, 4 red pucks, table brush, shuffleboard wax (1 can)\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 — 2 boxes, 275 lb combined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCarton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e113 in L x 28 in W x 9 in H\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 Merlot differ from the Challenger series?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003e1.75-in birchwood veneer surface versus 1.5-in solid butcher block. Double-paneled legs versus pedestal storage legs. The Challenger has built-in leg storage; the Merlot has a thicker surface and finer grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eHow thick is the playing surface?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003e1.75 in — the thickest surface in Hathaway's shuffleboard lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat room length is needed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eTable is 108.5 in (9.0 ft). Add 2 ft of clearance at each end — approximately 13.0 ft of floor length minimum.\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 — 2 boxes, 275 lb combined. 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\"\u003eAre pucks included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eYes — 4 blue and 4 red pucks, a table brush, and 1 can of wax.\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    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- end .gre-desc --\u003e","brand":"Hathaway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856305422622,"sku":"BG1305","price":3099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/kq0ug15hxpkje3b1alzj.jpg?v=1778886366","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/hathaway-merlot-9-ft-shuffleboard-table-walnut-finish","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}