GSE Games & Sports 15 + 9 Wood Pool Table Rack Review (2025)

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GSE Games & Sports15 & 9 Ball Wood Pool Table Rack

This pool table rack is a standard pool rack made of wood. It fits all the balls in and you tighten the rack with your fingers. A pool ball rack is a necessary item to rack the balls when playing Pool. This rack overall, I would recommend. It is good quality and is one of the best sellers on Amazon.

Ease of Use – 10/10

I gave this rack a perfect score on ease of use because it works like any standard pool rack. You place the balls in the rack and rearrange the balls into the desired layout. Then, you slide the rack into the correct position and use your fingers to tighten the rack.

This is the standard use for a pool rack. If you have played pool before, you should know how to use a rack, and this rack is easy to use as with most pool racks.

Performance – 8/10

This rack works like a typical rack. It’s a looser fit around the balls but it gets the job done and most placers like to tighten the balls with their fingers. So, this rack works well. Some racks, especially ones you see on bar tables, are relatively tight around the balls. These can be good but it makes it harder to remove the rack without moving a ball.

When buying a rack, you want to make sure that the rack is smooth so that it doesn’t snag on the felt of the table. When there are rough edges on the rack, and you slide it on the pool table,e it can rip the felt. Replacing ripped pool table felt can be very expensive. This rack has a smooth design and can be purchased in a few different finishes.

Durability – 8/10

Overall, this billiards rack is a solid rack. A few reviews state it is cheaply made, but I don’t feel this is the case, and most reviews agree with me. This rack can last years if taken care of and has a sturdy design. No, it’s not the most expensive rack that uses top of the line wood, but this rack is more than capable of doing the job. You won’t go wrong with this rack, but yes there are more expensive racks out there that are better quality.

If you’re a more competitive player that wants a perfect rack everytime, check out this review for one of the best racks you can use. It gives a perfect, frozen rack every time.

Price – 7/10

This rack is on the expensive side, but it’s a good balance between price and quality. It’s not the most expensive pool rack made of the highest quality materials, but it’s also not a cheap rack that’s going to break in a day. This rack is a solid addition to anyone’s billiard room.

Rack Alternatives

If you aren’t convinced on this rack and want to check out other racks, here are some good options.

Magic Ball Rack – The magic rack that gives you a perfect rack every time. This rack is my favorite rack. There are many racks out there, but the magic ball rack is unique.

Viper Billiard/Pool Table Rack – 8 ball wooden pool rack

GSE Plastic Rack – Good consistent pool rack commonly seen in bars, it has a tight fit.

CueStix Heavy Duty Plastic 8-Ball Rack – Heavy duty plastic rack that has great long term durability

Conclusion – 8.2/10

Overall, I would recommend this rack but I also put a couple of rack alternatives above, feel free to check those out if you’re looking for a good pool rack. My number 1 pool rack recommendation is the Magic Ball Rack. It gives you a perfect rack every time and allows for better breaks and breaking consistency. You can check out my review of the Magic Ball Rack here.

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