Predator Pool Table Felt and Cloth

Predator pool table felt comes in two lines — Arcadia Reserve and Arcadia Select — each precut to your table size rather than sold by the roll. Below, find answers on felt colors, cloth sizing for oversized tables, installation, and durability.

Guide typeEducational GuideRead time6 min readUpdatedJuly 2026

How to Center the Predator Arcadia Pool Table Felt Logo on the Bottom Inside of the Rail

The following video shows how to center the Predator logo properly when installing the Predator Arcadia pool table cloth. The middle of the letter "R" should be aligned with the center diamond on the bottom inside of the end rail.

Video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/533163313

How To Clean your Predator Arcadia Pool Felt or Billiard Cloth

Maintenance tips for keeping your Predator pool table felt clean and ensuring it provides the optimal surface for play:

  • Using high-quality balls such as the Predator Arcos II pool balls will help keep the table in better condition. Phenolic resin balls will help create fewer burn spots than pool balls made of polyester material. Phenolic is harder and more resistant to heat than polyester.
  • Do not expose it to the sun as it easily fades away and lifts from the surface when exposed to high moisture contents in the air.
  • Whenever you’re chalking your cue, do so away
    from the table to prevent the residue from getting into the felt.
  • A dedicated felt brush (usually made of horse hair or nylon) can be used to brush out chalk residue that has set in the cloth. Using a light force, brush in a straight direction towards one of the pockets to avoid build-up in the felt. Brushing in one direction puts the least amount of stress on the cloth. We recommend brushing at least once a week or after 10 hours of play.
  • Don’t keep drinks or food near the cloth.
  • If possible, use a felt cover when the table isn’t in use to prevent other materials like dust, dirt, and pet hair from accumulating on the surface. This also protects the cloth from ultraviolet rays and moisture.
  • Use a microfiber cloth to clean your balls. This will help prevent chalk distribution all over the table.
  • Use a low suction vacuum with the upholstery attachment to keep it a gentle suction to avoid any damage and stretching of the pool table cloth.
  • Pool table brushes are not recommended.

Predator 9-Foot Apex Pool Table Installation and Recloth Instructions

If you are looking for how to assemble a Predator Apex 9-Foot pool table, please follow the instructions in the videos on the next page.

Pool Table Felt and Cloth FAQs

FELT SELECTION

The Predator Arcadia Reserve pool table felt is our professional tournament cloth and has the fastest ball speed. The Reserve is only available in Tournament blue color. If you are looking for color options, the Predator Arcadia Select cloth is also a high quality premium worsted felt, and it is available in 12 color options to choose from.

INSTALLATION

  • Please check the felt for knots or defects before installation as the felt warranty covers the materials, but not the labor that may be incurred during installation.
  • We recommend an experienced installer to complete the installation for the tightest and most accurate installation. We are not responsible for issues that arise from improper installation of the felt.
  • Note that the Predator logo is meant to go under the rail and not on top of the rail. (Video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/533163313)

CLOTH SIZES FOR OVERSIZED TABLES

No, our cloth is only available precut.

Each piece is cut with the table and rails separate. The rails are already precut. We do not sell rolls or bolts.

No, we recommend sizing up to the 9-foot precut size to cover your table.

COLOR SELECTION

Not at this time. In our testing, the Tournament Blue is the most optimized for video. Our Select felt will be offered in more colors to help fill in other color needs and still provide good durability and playability.

Electric Blue

Yellow Green

MATCHING CHALK COLORS

Not at this time.

DURABILITY AND PLAYABILITY

No, the raw material is dyed first so that the process remains the same and does not affect the playability.

No, and with stretching, there should be no issues done correctly.

At this time, our cloth is not coated, but we will be looking into some type of coating for the future.

DISCIPLINES

No, Carom uses a thinner type of cloth to allow for even faster play.

No, Snooker uses a thick-nap cloth, meaning the fibers point in one direction. It is made of 100% wool.

OTHER QUESTIONS

Yes, 2 pieces are included with each cut of cloth.

Predator felt is made in China to our specifications and inspected according to our high standards of quality. The Quality Control is completed by our team to ensure that it meets our standards.