Besides the size of the table is there any difference between English eight ball tables and Snooker tables? The pockets look radius similar to Snooker tables.
Most English pool table pockets are cut differently from snooker table pockets. It depends on the individual diferent models/manufacturers as to how exacly they are cut but in relative terms they are usually quite a bit more forgiving for shots along the rail.
Not sure about that. Championship tables like Supremes are brutal - you can't smash balls in down the cushions on those. Obviously the distance to the pocket is generally smaller, so it's easier from that point of view, but you have to time them well or they'll just stick there, taunting you like a little red or yellow minx.
there used to be some old 6x3's that the pockets were slightly bigger than the ball, brutal just brutal.
there used to be some old 6x3's that the pockets were slightly bigger than the ball, brutal just brutal.
I'm from the UK. Blackball is the current game of choice which removes the tactical foul element from the game. It's good fun. I played on the UK Pro Tour about 10 years ago and the tables were built at the Hilton Hotel venues that I think are still used and they were perfect. The cue ball might be smaller, but it's only slightly smaller. This makes draw easier, however, you still have to shoot it right! There are uk 8 tables in just about every club in the UK, normally pay for the light as you would expect.
I'm from the UK. Blackball is the current game of choice which removes the tactical foul element from the game. It's good fun. I played on the UK Pro Tour about 10 years ago and the tables were built at the Hilton Hotel venues that I think are still used and they were perfect. The cue ball might be smaller, but it's only slightly smaller. This makes draw easier, however, you still have to shoot it right! There are uk 8 tables in just about every club in the UK, normally pay for the light as you would expect.
Besides the size of the table is there any difference between English eight ball tables and Snooker tables? The pockets look radius similar to Snooker tables.[/QUOTE
Decent snooker tables are better made. Usually come standard with better quality rubber, also thicker slates which don't worp. Also made of hard wood not mdf. The ball sizes on a snooker table are 2" 1 /16th on pool they are 2"
You will also find snooker usually has much better quality cloth from your average pub table.
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