I am fortunate to have access to 9 ft tables locally, and I'm realizing it is something to be appreciated due to the fact that not everybody has access to them. A 9 ft table sure is a helper in developing your stroke and shot making. A lot of folks play on the 9-ft tables prior to League Play, and then go to the 7-foot tables for league and shoot lights out. When I go from a 9-ft table to a 7 ft table it feels a bit like playing on a toy. If I were younger again, I would definitely find a way to buy a 9-ft table for home use. If a person has enough money, they could build a garage that would have the extra room to put a table into.