How much room do I need for a pool table?

[JAM]

I was hoping tlink with multiple replies might be useful. Sometimes things like measurements are no black and white. I use this tool -- LMGIFY.com -- for my job. I thought others might like to check it out.

 

[WillCastillo]

In rough terms, a 7' is really the only option and you still may have one slight corner shot trouble spot . My thought is that if you can't make all areas fully clear, then make all but one fully clear. Don't split the difference and leave half the table compromised. Do something like this (RED), leaving 64-66 inches from the wall to inside cushion on the right and bottom sides of the table. At least you'll have a nice seating area which is too often overlooked. Oh...and buy a 42 inch cue and mount it on the wall by the upper right corner, you're gonna need it.

Thanks lot to you and all for the answers.

It's frustrating though... I really wanted to have a 9' table, I hate 7' tables... Note to self: Don't trust your eyes. That room seemed large enough

 

[Gerry Williams]

I just moved in March and my new pool room has plenty of space. I play on a 9 foot table and in my old place there were a number of trouble spots - better than no table but if you can avoid it I highly recommend it. When we looked at this place the first thing I did was run to the basement with a measuring tape

Good luck with the new place.

Gerry

 

[wineslob]

Thanks! I have to go back to the house and measure, but I think the space is 16 x 24. Should be plenty of room, but I also want furniture and a bar in there

I have a "standard" 8 footer in a 15 X 25 room (inside measurements) and the width is just enough, so a 5ft wide table might be a squeeze. The length is not a problem, we have a couch on one end, and a computer table, TV and stuffed chair on the other.

If were me, I'd like to see my room 18 feet wide. As it stands there's no room on the width for any seating, but it still works.

 

[tucson9ball]

Last time there seemed to be some debate with my answer by some, so I will say in my opinion...15 x 20 is minimum for a 9 footer.

I will 2nd this info.....

As a side note, my room is 16 by 19.5 and I have a 9ft. Diamond Pro. I would love to have a 20ft room for those rare times I'm shooting straight off the rail
Extra room is even better for adding chairs or a pub table. :thumbup:

 

[markgw]

I'm buying a house soon, and I'd like to get an idea for how much room around the pool table I need to comfortably play. I would prefer a standard 9 foot table, but if need be I can do a bar table. Any help would be great, thanks!

I have a 20+20 ft. area for my 9 footer and it's more than enough. 5 feet all the way around sounds right to me to avoid the short cue syndrome....

 

[mantis99]

I agree that 15 x 20 is minimum to be able to play all shots with a 58" cue on a 9' table. Do any less, and you will regret it. It's no fun to go through a run out and get stuck with a shot you can't shoot correctly.

 

[mantis99]

Thanks! I have to go back to the house and measure, but I think the space is 16 x 24. Should be plenty of room, but I also want furniture and a bar in there

Often furniture can be added that doesn't get in the way as long as it doesn't sit too high. Couches of course can get in the way of where someone might need to stand, but spectator chairs can be moved if needed.

 

[WillCastillo]

It's me again.

I filed the required paperwork with my boss, aka Wife, and I received permission to use the other part of the room instead. I'm getting closer.

Not the perfect size, but it's better. I still see few problems though.

1) The table will be located too close to the patio door and a couple of windows so... a lot of glass. I'm afraid a ball could jump off the table. I think I can minimize this by putting the foot string on the other end of the table.
2) That door faces the East so the light could be a problem for the wood in the long run. I'll be playing mostly on the evenings so I can't foresee any problem with glare and such.
3) That annoying wall on the right. I guess I could just get rid of it later... It has no purpose there, but in the meantime it will be a pain in the neck.

On the other hand, I think I can move the whole table a full feet to the left in order to left more room between the table and the trouble wall on the right. The wall on the left has a concrete base so it has a sort of level that could help on the shots. The table on the image just doesn't work... I put it there to check the overall layout having a clear 5' on the left and top sides.

What do you think?

 

[mamics]

Nah dude - if it was me I would put an 8 footer centered in the 15 x 15'9 room (rotate table 90 degrees compared to the pic) & live with using 57" or 54" cues (have a shorty cue on hand for the VERY occasional off the rail shots from head or foot rail)
I dislike 7 foot tables alot more than I dislike 54" cues. ;-P
just my opinion though...
Cheers.
edit: I've got a 9 foot table squeezed into 211 inches (17' 7") wall to wall (head to foot rail direction) - wall space to side rails not an issue.
I use a 57" inch cue for 99.5% of all shots - no issues & got a shorty for the rare occasions. Well worth the compromise IMO to have a 9 footer with *very* occasional short cue required.

 

[mamics]

As a side note, my room is 16 by 19.5 and I have a 9ft. Diamond Pro. I would love to have a 20ft room for those rare times I'm shooting straight off the rail

19.5 feet - whats ur issue when ur shooting straight off the rail ?

You got a 10 inch backswing or a 63 inch cue maybe ??

Cheers.
edit: 9 foot diamond pro is still 50 x 100 play area yeah ?

 

[osama]

I will 2nd this info.....

As a side note, my room is 16 by 19.5 and I have a 9ft. Diamond Pro. I would love to have a 20ft room for those rare times I'm shooting straight off the rail
Extra room is even better for adding chairs or a pub table. :thumbup:

That made me worry.

I ordered a 9ft table to replace my smaller one. I have 19.68ft space. Now I wonder if the space is not enough?

I use a standard 58" cue and got one smaller 52" one. I thought that it will close but will never touch.