is there a set formula when comparing corner pockets to side pockets?? i.e. side pockets should be 1.1 times larger, or 1.2 times.
- By Bob Jewett
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A half inch is the only rule I've heard. Making the sides smaller to match the shrinking corners makes shots from some angles to the sides impossible. That doesn't happen for corners -- harder but not impossible.I believe it's always been the side pockets are .5" larger than the corner pockets. This was in the old days of 5" corner pockets being standard, and 4.5" being about the tightest ever made.
In today's time of 4" corners, I think the sides might be more than .5" bigger, but I'm not sure.
When checking out a new table, I like to see how close to the side rail the OB can get and still be makeable. Measure on the end rail how many diamonds out the ball is coming from. Less than one is an easy table.