I am very satisfied with this pool table for recreational use. It is well constructed. The playing surface feels good and I could not tell the difference in a few hours of play than the slate table I recently played on. It is a bit of a challenge to put together and I did it myself until I needed the help of one person to put the top on the frame. For the money I feel this is a good choice if you are looking for a 7 ft pool table were space might be at a premium.