Everybody is different here and I'm sure I'll be in the minority. But for me there are two size tables: a 9 footer and not a 9 footer. Having said that, if I couldn't saw off cues or do whatever necessary to accommodate a 9 foot table I'd probably go with a 7 footer and call it done. Much more commonly found in use by enthusiasts.
I'm sure others will give you a more practical answer.
so you would rather use a shorter cue on some of the shots on a 9' table, then never be restricted in backstroke with an 8' table?
so you would rather use a shorter cue on some of the shots on a 9' table, then never be restricted in backstroke with an 8' table?
Generally...get the biggest table you can given the space you have.
I know some are ok with a short stick and there are some that are appropriately balanced, but I'd want to avoid the short stick.
And remember, it is like buying a piano: do it once/ do it right. Be patient and make a good choice for you.
thanks, yea, i have a good size room, it just has a column in the way and 2 outside corner walls..
Here is my room with a 50x100 playing surface, and the circles are 58" representing any shot taken...
option one clearly looks alil odd when you walk in the room, almost all the shots have a full 58".
option 2 looks better, except one side of the table has all 58" shots (only) and the column takes away any balls that are in the corner and you need to shoot parrellel to the table..
what would you do?
go smaller with the 8 footer, or go with the 9 option 1, or option 2.
Money
redraw your print using using 64 inch shot -
you need 6 inch stroke minimum -
bill
Money
redraw your print using using 64 inch shot -
you need 6 inch stroke minimum -
bill
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i def dont want to outgrow the regular 8' table and wish i went with the bigger table.
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Call an engineer or architect and find out how to safely ditch the column. Not only will it allow the table size you want, it will add value to the home by creating an open space.
Unless you're a top tier pro, no one is outgrowing any version of an 8' table:grin-square::grin-square::grin-square:
i know ideally you would have 64" or even 100", but realistically, you never have your cue 90 parrelle to the table, and a few degree angle buys you a few extra inches.
everywhere online said 58" or 60, never saw 64....
with 64 clearance, i wouldnt be able to get an 8 footer in their with regular 58" cues.
I have a 9 footer set up and the closest point ball to a wall is 64 3/4 -
my cue is 58 1/2 and have occasionally touched the wall during a shot -
bill