Shuffleboard Playboards or Planks

McClure's shuffleboard table playing surfaces are made with pride in America and handcrafted in our Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. Every playing surface is made with locally sourced Michigan hard maple.

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Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 18' Foot

$4,650.00

Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 22' Foot

$4,995.00

Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 14' Foot

$4,225.00

Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 20' Foot

$4,895.00

Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 16' Foot

$4,350.00

Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 9' Foot

$3,995.00

Shuffleboard Butcher Block 3" Play-Surface 12' Foot

$4,100.00

The best shuffleboard tables are crafted from solid North American hard maple, a dense wood vital for high-quality construction.

This density helps resist dents from heavy steel pucks, ensuring a smooth surface and providing a consistent gaming experience. Choosing a butcher block playboard or shuffleboard Plank for your gameroom or a custom-built shuffleboard table can be confusing. Purist shuffleboard enthusiasts recognize that inferior surfaces are like "AstroTurf," which mask the true playing characteristics of the wood and allow brands to falsely claim that they use premium maple. McClure's polyester finish, paired with a polyurethane top coat, is engineered to protect the surface while ensuring an authentic shuffleboard glide — fast, controllable, and true to the game, rather than a mere plastic-coated imitation. If you are looking for a new Plank or Shuffleboard Replacement Top, a 3-inch butcher block top, look no further.

Summary

Solid North American hard 3-inch maple butcher-block boards available as a shuffleboard replacement top deliver durability and authentic play, with McClure’s polyester-polyurethane finish protecting the surface without compromising glide.
Climatic adjusters are essential for counteracting humidity-related warping and maintaining a level playing field. Included on all our Shuffleboard Planks.
Poured polymer finishes, introduced in the 1970s to reduce maintenance, can conceal inferior wood, whereas quality makers prioritize the integrity of the 3-inch thick butcher block and use finishes for protection, not as a substitute.

The best shuffleboard table planks are crafted from solid North American hard maple, a dense wood vital for high-quality construction. This density helps resist dents from heavy steel pucks, ensuring a smooth surface and providing a consistent gaming experience.

To protect your investment, it's crucial to prioritize tables with climatic adjusters. Wood naturally reacts to humidity changes, and the hidden metal bars beneath the board help counteract any warping. These features are non-negotiable for maintaining a perfectly level playing surface and extending the life of your table. Don't settle for anything less. All of our Shuffleboard Playboard planks include climate adjusters already attached, leaving the woodshop adjusted and ready to play. The price includes crating to ensure the Shuffleboard butcher block top arrives at your home in good condition.

The Poured Polymer vs. Traditional Craft Debate

The pouring polymer (essentially an epoxy or polyurethane resin) is a craft technique from the 1970s, not a "high-tech" innovation.

The Trade-off: The polymer layer was introduced to solve a specific commercial problem: maintenance. A traditional wood-surface board (finished with lacquer or polyester) requires periodic resurfacing as the wood wears down from puck friction.
The "Authenticity" Gap: Brands that emphasize the polymer finish often do so because it masks the wood's true quality. A true manufacturer like McClure prioritizes the butcher block's integrity, using the finish only as a protective skin, whereas assemblers may use the polymer to stabilize lower-grade imported wood.

Shuffleboard Plank 3-inch Butcher Block Playboard Questions

Our shuffleboard playboards are crafted from solid North American hard maple sourced locally from Michigan. This dense wood resists dents from steel pucks and provides a smooth, consistent playing surface. Each board features a 3-inch-thick butcher-block construction, finished with a polyester base coat and a polyurethane top coat for enhanced protection while maintaining authentic shuffleboard glide.

We offer play boards in a range of lengths to suit different spaces and preferences: 9 feet, 12 feet, 14 feet, 16 feet, 18 feet, 20 feet, and 22 feet. All boards maintain a standard 3-inch thickness for optimal performance.

Yes, every McClure shuffleboard playboard comes equipped with climate adjusters. These help counteract warping caused by humidity fluctuations, ensuring the board remains level and playable year-round.

Traditional poured-polymer finishes (such as epoxy or polyurethane resins) were introduced in the 1970s to reduce maintenance, but can sometimes mask lower-quality wood beneath. At McClure, we prioritize the integrity of our solid 3-inch butcher-block maple construction, with a polyester and polyurethane finish that protects the board without compromising the natural wood's quality or the classic shuffleboard experience.

The listed price includes the handcrafted play board itself, climatic adjusters, and professional crating for safe shipment. Accessories like pucks, wax, or full table assemblies are sold separately in other collections.

Absolutely! These 3-inch butcher block play surfaces are designed as the core component for building or upgrading a shuffleboard table. Pair them with our cradles, legs, and accessories from other collections for a complete setup. They're ideal for home game rooms, bars, or commercial spaces.

All play boards are carefully crated to prevent damage during transit. Shipping is available across the U.S., with costs calculated based on your location and board size. We recommend 4 or more men for larger sizes due to their weight and dimensions.

We stand behind our craftsmanship with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. This covers the wood and finish under normal use. For full details, refer to our warranty policy or contact customer support.