I would say "go for it".
Get a short cue for the few shots needed.
Allen Hopkins learned to play in just such a situation.
Didn't turn out too bad for him.
Bill S.
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
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" room width gives you 5" of stroking room per side and your 18' 2" room length gives you 5" per end.
pj
chgo
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?
No disrespect sir, but, you might want to learn to use a tape measure.
Trent from Toledo
Sorry Craig but its not big enough. My room is 23' x 14' 4". Its just big enough to fit my Olhausen 8'+ (46 x 92) with a 4" stroke and 9' will not fit!
Sincerely,
Bob Olson
TWOFORPOOL
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.lmfao
3rd grade math?
I say go for it if you want a 9'. You have enough room.
In the long direction, you will have 59" from the cushion nose to the wall. That leaves room for a 1" backswing if you are using a 58" cue.
In the short direction you will have 61" from the cushion nose to the wall. That leaves room for a 3" backswing if you are using a 58" cue.
One important thing to be sure of is the measurements you gave. Did you take them yourself by measuring with a tape measure from wall to wall? Or are they off of some floor plan provided by a realtor or builder? I would not trust a floor plan measurement as far as I could throw a 9' pool table.
The room is too small. You'll need at least a 15' X 20' space for a 9' table. Shorty sticks are horrible. Stick with the 7' table.