How much room do you need for a pool table?
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plenty of sites with dimensions.
plenty of sites with dimensions.
Figure a minimum of 5' on each side of the playing surface. So for a 9' table (50'x100' playing surface) you need a minimum of 170" x 220" or 14'2" X 18'4". Just round up and call it 15'x19'.
If you use more than a standard 58" cue adjust these up for the longer cue.
If you use more than a standard 58" cue adjust these up for the longer cue.
I think for a 9 ft table you really need at least 15 x 20 to be comfortable. The given dimensions of most places (14x18) are inadequate for what you need. If a ball is on the rail, the cue will fit but you can't stroke at all.
My room is 17 x 20. When playing a ball frozen to the rail (even in a 20 ft room) the cue nearly hits the wall. I think anything smaller than 15 x 20 may work, but you will have occasional frustrations with having to jack up or use a shorter cue.
My room is 17 x 20. When playing a ball frozen to the rail (even in a 20 ft room) the cue nearly hits the wall. I think anything smaller than 15 x 20 may work, but you will have occasional frustrations with having to jack up or use a shorter cue.
I agree wholeheartedly. Also, in a room smaller than that having enough space for your feet can be a problem, especially when the cue ball is against the rail and you have to shoot close to perpendicular to the rail.
I put the wrong picture up... sorry...
Anyway, my table has around 3 feet around it and its not too bad... The problem I have are the support post on the short rail, and the gas line/meter on the other side of the table... oh well... sure beats playing at the bar!
Anyway, my table has around 3 feet around it and its not too bad... The problem I have are the support post on the short rail, and the gas line/meter on the other side of the table... oh well... sure beats playing at the bar!