Get the 10’……if you can master position play, bank shots and cut shots 9 & 10 Diamonds away, you will be a muchHello guys, wanna hear your opinions whether practicing n playing on a 10 foot table at home will benefit my game imcrementally when i go out to play n gamble on 9 foot tables at my local pool hall.
This is because im comtemplating purchasing one as since buying a 9ft home table last yr has help me improved my game tremendously but i still find it hard to compete or gamble with more seasoned players so im wondering if developing my accuracy n ball control on a much bigger table will allow me to further develope an edge as i play down on a smaller table knowing i have deep accuracy fundementals ??
Thanks for reading and those who are willing to respond)
Sincerely
Ryan
stronger player as long as you keep pocket size to 4.5” CP & 5” SP. Now it takes a special breed to play on 10’ tables.
It is not easy. In fact, next to snooker, it is the toughest pocket billiards game and a lot harder than a 9’ table. So if you
get one, be prepared to struggle. It will be difficult, more than you imagine. Even your break shots are different. It is
pretty hard to hit a stop shot 9’ away or a thin cut on a ball frozen on the short rail 9 1/2’ away using inside English.
Visitors will play on a 10’ table and complain jokingly but it only disguises their frustration. You will have to always practice with a purpose. This table will either elevate your skills to a new level or you’ll become so frustrated on not
conquering it you’ll ultimately sell it. A 9’ table is all you need and your friends will enjoy it more. For that reason, most
mortals opt for a 9’ table with a little tighter pockets than 4.5”……more like 4.25”……it will make the table plenty tough with new Simonis. However, if you have the heart & stamina of a champion, a 10’ table is where your skills are tested & perfected.
Personally, I’d get the 10’ table with 4.5” pockets. My friends will either improve or quit coming over. I think I’d wind up with the best players wanting to come test their skills against the “monster”. I don’t mind being frustrated because it is my motivation to improve, to try harder, to eliminate flaws and develop a dependable stroke to minimize any mistakes.
I have always played so much better on a 9’ table after playing on 10’ tables. I even got better using the bridge that I
dislike using and left handed shots to avoid the bridge. 10’ tables made 9’ tables easier. I ran out more racks, missed
less shots and my breaks, although probably not a bit better, sure seemed better and louder. The ball scatter likely wasn’t
any better but it just seemed like it was. Yup, 10’ tables make 9’ tables easier but if you have to enjoy being challenged.
If you consistently can run a frozen object ball 9’ down the rail on a 80 degree cut shot to a CP 9 ft away, you can do
it on any table. Better yet is the long straight shot with a CB frozen on the short rail.The 10’ table was a hallmark of the
great legends of pool. It is a pool table not suited for the meek, mild or less advanced players. If you never run more
than one rack in straight pool (14.1) or a complete table runout in 10 ball at least a couple of games, unless you are
seeking the challenge of pushing yourself to get better and can handle frustration until you do, then a 9’ table is better.
