How tight are these pockets?
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looks like about 4 3/8", but if you used a ruler you could find out exactly.
They are from Finland and may not appreciate the nuances of English that we take for granted. So the question may be subjective, i.e., regardless of measurement, are his pockets "Tight" compared to other tables. So, that being said, a non-mechanics answer is ... hell yeah those are some tight pockets! Others opinions may be different.
No doubt the pocket is tight and apparently tighter then 4 1/2" - probably closer to 4 1/4" which is super tight.
Rather then guessing OP can take a measurement in mm and convert here -
http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm
Rather then guessing OP can take a measurement in mm and convert here -
http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm
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Check again:sorry: if you place the two balls centered between the points of the cushions so that they are splitting the balls down the middle you'll find out that your pocket is about 4 5/8"ths. You measure the pockets from point to point...not in the middle. If you had a straight line that went from point to point, that straight line would also pass through the center of the two balls...not as you have pictured. The ball on the left is to far into the pocket, pull it out until the point of the pocket is splitting the ball in half from side to side like the other ball.
Glen
PS. Even the 6 ball is a little to deep in the pocket to get a correct measurement...pull it out a little too.
That depends on how you use them.
OTLB
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playing pool and practicing are different. Many shots are not possible with pockets that are too tight. Fun it is to me but most people I know do NOT like pockets less than 4.5. If you can run a 100 on your table then its time to make it tight. If you can't run two racks then the pockets are too tight. Sometimes I tighten up only one end of the table so you can play one pocket on the head end and leave the other normal. That is the best of both worlds. Of course if you have extra rails its easy to change out a GC 3 lets say without even popping the top.
At any rate its a personal preference but the fact remains- pockets too tight (less than 4.5) do not promote a free stroke. Unless your name is Efren. Cheating the pocket is key to playing good pool IMO
Maybe you can show some pics of your pockets
My GC V snooker table had 3 inch pockets, I loved it but everyone else didn't. Tight pockets really change your game pace and most people do not adjust in the right fashion.
At any rate its a personal preference but the fact remains- pockets too tight (less than 4.5) do not promote a free stroke. Unless your name is Efren. Cheating the pocket is key to playing good pool IMO
Maybe you can show some pics of your pockets
My GC V snooker table had 3 inch pockets, I loved it but everyone else didn't. Tight pockets really change your game pace and most people do not adjust in the right fashion.
