Updated August 2026
Key Benefits Comparison
| Feature | Reserve | Select |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Superior Durability | Excellent Durability |
| Consistency | Most Consistent | More Consistent |
| Speed | Highest Speed Action | Great Playability |
| Overall Performance | Professional Cloth, Choice Of The Champions | Best Price-Performance Ratio |
| Color Choices | Tournament Blue, Optimized For Video | 12 Colors Available |
Specification Comparison
| Feature | Reserve | Select |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Technique | Premium Worsted Felt | Premium Worsted Felt |
| Wool | Australian Merino Wool | Australian Merino Wool |
| Nylon | High-Performance Japanese Nylon+ | Nylon Blend |
| Blend | 70% wool / 30% nylon | 65% wool / 35% nylon |
| Weight | ±630g / 22oz per m² | ±610g / 21oz per m² |
| Sizes Available | 7ft / 8ft / 9ft | 7ft / 8ft / 9ft |
Arcadia Reserve vs Select Pool Table Felt Questions
Both are premium worsted wool felt, but Reserve uses a higher-grade nylon blend (70% wool/30% nylon vs. Select's 65%/35%), giving it faster, more consistent play — Select trades a bit of that speed for a lower price and more color options.
Reserve — it's built for the highest speed action and consistency, and its Tournament Blue color is specifically optimized for video broadcast.
Yes. Select delivers excellent durability and great playability at a better price-performance ratio, and comes in 12 colors, making it a strong choice for a home table where broadcast-grade cloth isn't a requirement.
Reserve is 70% wool / 30% nylon; Select is 65% wool / 35% nylon.
Both Reserve and Select are available for 7ft, 8ft, and 9ft tables.
Higher-grade nylon content, as used in Reserve, increases speed and consistency — that's the main performance difference between the two cloths.
