I managed a poolroom in central Florida. We had 8 - 8' tables. Only two were Diamonds. These were the only 8' tables in the area as far as I know. The general playing public didn't care 8' from 9'. They only wanted to play on a "regulation" table. Unless space is a problem, why bother? Just put in 7 foot tables as these are what the majority of the league players will be playing on if they advance.
A place in Russelville Ar, Beezers, has 10+ 8 ft diamonds with loose league cut pockets. It makes it fun for the younger players. No alcohol sales and the place gets pretty good business. One 9ft with shimmed pockets for the more serious players.
A place in Russelville Ar, Beezers, has 10+ 8 ft diamonds with loose league cut pockets. It makes it fun for the younger players. No alcohol sales and the place gets pretty good business. One 9ft with shimmed pockets for the more serious players.
We have a room near Savannah Georgia. Currently 16 of our 30 tables are Diamond 8 Foot Blue labels. Diamond 8's are slightly oversized. I believe they are 92 X 46 on the playing services. Ours are pro cut pockets. The tables are very challenging for our middle of the road players. We keep 3 nine footers for the gamblers. However, I will report that there is way more gambling on the 8 footers than the nines. Lower skilled players will bet it up on a smaller table. Bar tables are important too regarding the league players. If anyone is looking for Diamond 8 Footers we have them in stock ready to go in the southeast as we are the regional distributor for Diamond Billiard Products.
Unless you don't have room for 7' and 9' tables, 8 footers just suck. Every time I travel to Dallas most of the big tables are 8'. Everyone jumps on the four 9 footers and the 8 foot side looks like a ghost town.
True 8 fts are 44x88. Diamond used to make an Oversized 8ft that was 46x92 but opted to build the middle size at 45x90.
Ray