DIAMOND 10 ft vs 9 ft?? What's your preference

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Papa Lou

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So what would you buy for home use if you could fit either one and price was the same. They got the 10 footers here at the Derby and they are stunning.
 
If the price were the same and assuming I had a room big enough then I'd go with the 10 foot. I like bigger tables as you have less chance of clusters of balls and not having a shot.
 
Right less clusters more room to maneuver. But you improve pocketing skill. You get more playground to roll around in. And I think skills transfer down even to a barbox pretty well.
 
I don't like having to do super awkward stretches or being forced to use the bridge. Really worked on my off-hand so I could avoid it. So I'd go with a 9.

I'd also like to see pool stop flopping around between 10 different table sizes, it's frustrating that everything seems to come with an asterix.

He ran 526 balls*
He beat Shane in a race to 7**
He ran 310***

*on an 8 footer
** on a barbox
*** on a diamond
 
CreeDo said:
I don't like having to do super awkward stretches or being forced to use the bridge. Really worked on my off-hand so I could avoid it. So I'd go with a 9.

I'd also like to see pool stop flopping around between 10 different table sizes, it's frustrating that everything seems to come with an asterix.

He ran 526 balls*
He beat Shane in a race to 7**
He ran 310***

*on an 8 footer
** on a barbox
*** on a diamond
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Excelent post!

I would prefer the 9' Diamond with pro cut pockets to be recognized as the table that pRofesional pool events are played on.
 
I have a 5 by 10 with tight pockets. Not sure if I would trade it for anything, well I might. A Gus or maybe a Barry!
 
Well I'm kind of in that boat who prefers the 9 footers, but lately I've been shooting on a snooker table and nothing feels more satisfying then spearing in a loooooong shot across those tables. I imagine knocking down a 10 foot shot on a pool table is pretty damn satisfying. Wouldn't mind having a 10 footer.....
 
I just shot a few balls on the Diamond 10 footer at the Derby and it IS satisfying as hell to pocket a long shot or play smooth position on this behemoth. Definitely some stretching occurs, plus bridge work, and its surely not what you'll typically play on at pool halls or in most tourneys. But it's a charming, beautiful peace of work. And a delight to play on. Any other perspectives/opinions?
 
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