14'4" x 18'2", big enough???
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14’ 4” room width = 172”
9’ table playing area width = 50”
2 cues x 58” each = 116”
Total = 166”
Perpendicular stroking room = 6” (3” per side)
pj
chgo
9’ table playing area width = 50”
2 cues x 58” each = 116”
Total = 166”
Perpendicular stroking room = 6” (3” per side)
pj
chgo
The oversized 8’ table would work, and you’d never have a complaint.
If you decide to go foe the 9’ table, which you know you’ll have a challenge once in a while, I would suggeat getting a weighted short cue, commercially available from a few differwnt companies. My BalanceRite short cue is weighted and balanced so well that I can actually play racks with it without any issue (except for stretched out shots of course).
Weighted short Balance Rite 52”
Freddie <~~~ never needed it
If you decide to go foe the 9’ table, which you know you’ll have a challenge once in a while, I would suggeat getting a weighted short cue, commercially available from a few differwnt companies. My BalanceRite short cue is weighted and balanced so well that I can actually play racks with it without any issue (except for stretched out shots of course).
Weighted short Balance Rite 52”
Freddie <~~~ never needed it
My room was 14' 3", and it worked out . I rarely had to get my short cue out. Like never. But, I'm short. Anyone that is taller (that's like... everyone but Alex P.) and spreads that back leg backwards would be up against the wall.
The question for the OP's situation is really about the 18'2" dimension, which looks like it would work for an oversized 8', but would be super tight for the 9'.
Freddie <~~~ not an NBA candidate
Here's a spreadsheet "room size calculator" that shows the room sizes needed for different tables and different amounts of stroking room.
It shows that, with a 9-footer, your 14' 4" room width gives you 3" of stroking room per side, but you'd need 18' 6" to get 3" of stroking room on each end (so you'd only have 1" on each end in your room).
But with a full size 8-footer your 14' 4" x 18' 2" room gives you 5" all around.
pj
chgo
It shows that, with a 9-footer, your 14' 4" room width gives you 3" of stroking room per side, but you'd need 18' 6" to get 3" of stroking room on each end (so you'd only have 1" on each end in your room).
But with a full size 8-footer your 14' 4" x 18' 2" room gives you 5" all around.
pj
chgo
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Good observation, I never thought about that part. Now I have one more question to ask clients when they tell me they have a tight space!
Thanks
Trent from Toledo- I am 6' 1" <~~~~~me either
I did all the math in my earlier post and I used all the measurement to the outside edge of the table and we all know Diamonds have 7-8" rails, so that gives some wigggle room to the nose of the cushion. It works out with very little in the room. Not to mention how many 9' I have actually installed in tight spaces.
Yeah, but that chart and its ilk are just stupid and dupe too many people. People need to know what they're up against (har har) when putting a table into tight spaces. Obviously, you know this.
I like Pat's chart much better. It shows the backswing. One of the things that we also should consider is the cuestick actual length. With tip and bumper, 58" is incorrect, especially with a tall bumper like McDermotts. And anyone who wants to play with an extension, forget the Brunswick chart.
Freddie <~~~ needs an extension
I will measure my width at home, but I do tap my butt down there. It happens pretty often when I play with all my balls.
Normal length stick.
Out of in you end os...or was i?
Normal length stick.
Out of in you end os...or was i?
you are friggin HILARIOUS!
I am sure you are great company at the pool room!
Trent from Toledo
No disrespect sir, but, you might want to learn to use a tape measure.
Trent from Toledo
lmfao
3rd grade math?
No disrespect sir, but, you might want to learn to use a tape measure.
Trent from Toledo
A 4" stroke sounds about right to me, if you consider the rubber bumper on a 58" cue. At least my chart says so.
pj <- all about the chart
chgo
The room size is fine. No, you won't be asked to host the Mosconi cup, but it will get the job done. I had almost the exact same sized room with a 9 foot diamond and had no issues. If you are frozen to the rail and shooting perpendicular to it (a rarity), you aren't going to be using a 18 inch backstroke anyway. I can't ever recall it even being an issue for me. I do agree with other posts regarding a lack of room for anything else, but otherwise I say go for it.
Good advice right here.
I used to have a 14'-4" wide room with a 9' table and it worked fine.
Why would you need a full length cue if the cue ball is dead on the rail?
I have an 8.5' in a tighter space than that, relatively. You'll adjust. IMO most of the concern you're having now during the planning phase, it just goes away once it's setup. Sure, you want to plan as best as possible, but based on my own experience, your space is enough for a 9'. As one example, I didn't get a weighted 52", I didn't even know they existed at the time, so I just got 48" and 36" house cues. Yes, the 36" is just plain awful - plan to miss, unless it's an easy safety or something. But the 48" is no problem to play, not at all. And it's pretty seldom you'll even need the 48".
EDIT: My planning was for a solo practice space only; I did not account for entertaining / guests. Entertaining has other considerations.
EDIT: My planning was for a solo practice space only; I did not account for entertaining / guests. Entertaining has other considerations.
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