Optical illusions in a pool hall versus home room

[center pocket]

So any home table owners ever noticed that when you play on the same table in a pool hall, the table looks bigger?

My table is in a 2 car garage and I notice this problem. It's almost like the table seems bigger in a much bigger room. I know it's a subconscious optical illusion so I don't let it affect my play any more, but I still notice it.

Just wondering if I am crazy or if anyone else has noticed this.

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[ssbn610g]

I have this issue but for a reason, I practice on an 8x4 (home) and I play all my pool on 9 footers (different rooms). The balls even seem smaller. I assume your table sizes are the same and your optical illusion is due to size of the room. Certainly possible. Lighting can also have a dramatic effect.

Al

 

[BasementDweller]

You're not crazy. Mt 9 footer always looks smaller to me. Years ago I would constantly find myself measuring unfamiliar tables because they always looked bigger than mine. I think it has more to do with familiarity than it has to do with the surroundings. Either way it's an interesting phenomenon.

 

[center pocket]

I'm moving into a new house with a 2 car garage converted into a room with separate AC in a couple months. I have considered the idea of putting large mirrors on the walls like a workout room. My thoughts are if I see repeating reflections of pool tables then it will mimic a pool hall and possibly counter act the optical illusion. Might be costly though.

Any thoughts on the practicality of that plan?

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[ssbn610g]

Now I know you are nuts. :grin: My kind of people.:thumbup:

Al

 

[tucson9ball]

For me it has more to do with the lighting. A well lit table seems easier to play on than a dim one.

 

[center pocket]

Thanks for the tip Chris. Maybe I will take a bulb out of my light and try it.

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[pt109]

I'm moving into a new house with a 2 car garage converted into a room with separate AC in a couple months. I have considered the idea of putting large mirrors on the walls like a workout room. My thoughts are if I see repeating reflections of pool tables then it will mimic a pool hall and possibly counter act the optical illusion. Might be costly though.

Any thoughts on the practicality of that plan?

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I think the mirrors is a great idea.
I've been in diners where they got mirrored tiles on three walls, makes you forget how small the space is......and you can check your set-up at the table also.....
....the info is immediate rather than watching a video afterwards.

Don't change you lights. In a pool hall, you got lights from other tables causing interference....you needn't duplicate that.....just deal with it when you're away.

 

[Dead Money]

So any home table owners ever noticed that when you play on the same table in a pool hall, the table looks bigger?

My table is in a 2 car garage and I notice this problem. It's almost like the table seems bigger in a much bigger room. I know it's a subconscious optical illusion so I don't let it affect my play any more, but I still notice it.

Just wondering if I am crazy or if anyone else has noticed this.

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I find the source for many things like this have to do with that which is found behind the bar

 

[jasonlaus]

My 10' at home makes tbe 9' at PR seem like an 8'. And Diamond BB's seem like 6'

 

[Slim Limpy]

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[PoolBum]

For me it has more to do with the lighting. A well lit table seems easier to play on than a dim one.

I agree, a poorly lit table can be a real nuisance. I played on a table one time where the lighting was so bad we lost the 6 ball somewhere near the corner pocket and couldn't find it 'til closing time.

 

[SignManiac]

I have two tables in my room, both are 8 1/2 tables yet my one table with the green cloth seems a lot smaller than my other table with the blue cloth...Just noticed that last night while playing.

 

[MOJOE]

Funny you should ask but I completely agree.. I have a 9' Diamond Pro at home but every time I go to a tourney the tables seem considerably bigger. Good to know we are both nuts!

 

[center pocket]

Funny you should ask but I completely agree.. I have a 9' Diamond Pro at home but every time I go to a tourney the tables seem considerably bigger. Good to know we are both nuts!

Same table I'm dealing with. Thanks for posting.

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[PhilosopherKing]

So any home table owners ever noticed that when you play on the same table in a pool hall, the table looks bigger?

My table is in a 2 car garage and I notice this problem. It's almost like the table seems bigger in a much bigger room. I know it's a subconscious optical illusion so I don't let it affect my play any more, but I still notice it.

Just wondering if I am crazy or if anyone else has noticed this.

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I've wondered about this too.