Ever wonder why old card tables with their smooth baize cloth feel so different...

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Ever wonder why old card tables with their smooth baize cloth feel so different from modern screens? It’s not just the fabric. Many billiard tables use slate split into three sections weighing over a tonne, keeping the surface perfectly flat