S
Scottster
Guest
I have been curious for quite some time what the majority of our online community play their most pool on, A 9 foot table, or a 7 foot table.
table size
Pool is intended for the 4.5 x 9 foot surface..all other versions are "minature pool"....IMHO..
billy
Pool is intended for the 4.5 x 9 foot surface..all other versions are "minature pool"....IMHO..
billy
Depends on the day of the week. I play on both 7 and 9 foot tables depending what league or tournament I'm playing that particular day.Scottster said:
As for the miniature pool comment..... oh please!!!!!!! To put down a game because of the size of the table is to diminish the sport as a whole. JMHO
SGM
Funny
But the oldtimers said that about 5 x 10's when 4.5 x 9's came out when I was a teenager. Everything is relative, remember that, you'll adjust to changes in the future much better ... lol
Whoever did the Poll did not include the 'oversized' 3.5 x 7 table that is commonly referred to as 'Bar tables' today. They are common in Pool rooms, and different from the true 3.5 x 7's in most bars, and play different. They really should not be called 'Bar Tables' since no bars I know have them in it. I always call them 'oversized' 7's.
Also, frequently overlooked when asking this question, is the fact that lessor players will gamble on smaller tables, but not larger tables, and so,
many players play bar tables because that is where their 'monthly' money is. Usually only the better players gamble on big tables because they have the confidence to do so. I don't anymore, because I am shorter, and I hate using a crutch, plus I do not have good eyesight.
billyjungle said:
But the oldtimers said that about 5 x 10's when 4.5 x 9's came out when I was a teenager. Everything is relative, remember that, you'll adjust to changes in the future much better ... lol
Whoever did the Poll did not include the 'oversized' 3.5 x 7 table that is commonly referred to as 'Bar tables' today. They are common in Pool rooms, and different from the true 3.5 x 7's in most bars, and play different. They really should not be called 'Bar Tables' since no bars I know have them in it. I always call them 'oversized' 7's.
Also, frequently overlooked when asking this question, is the fact that lessor players will gamble on smaller tables, but not larger tables, and so,
many players play bar tables because that is where their 'monthly' money is. Usually only the better players gamble on big tables because they have the confidence to do so. I don't anymore, because I am shorter, and I hate using a crutch, plus I do not have good eyesight.
Last edited:
how can anyone afford to play on 9 footers? i love to play on them its just too damn expensive.
most of the pool halls in dallas have a day rate that is about 6 bucks and it allows you to play all DAY on any table. problem is i work in the day and the table fee jumps to about 9 bucks an hour after six pm.
i am a league member where i play for free anytime but that is just on the 8foot tables. i play on nine footers when i can but if i play 4 or 5 hours man thats 50 dollars. pretty hefty.
most of the pool halls in dallas have a day rate that is about 6 bucks and it allows you to play all DAY on any table. problem is i work in the day and the table fee jumps to about 9 bucks an hour after six pm.
i am a league member where i play for free anytime but that is just on the 8foot tables. i play on nine footers when i can but if i play 4 or 5 hours man thats 50 dollars. pretty hefty.
S
Scottster
Guest
Aaron_S said:
Steve no longer works at raytown, he is giving lessons and providing table work for home and local pool rooms. He doesn't have much time to play right now, and he has moved out to his sister's farm to help her out.
The poll asks what you commonly play on, not what you prefer. There needs to be a place to vote for playing on all size tables. I prefer 9', if they're available, but I'll play on anything...and frequently do. In doing exhibitions and/or lessons, I play on everything from excellent quality to the worst tables you've ever seen (and size has nothing to do it). However, a professional has to adjust to the playing conditions, no matter what they are, and between two pros, the one who can adjust the quickest, will generally win the match.
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
I own three eight footers, and love to play on nine footers but that is only when i go to the pool halls. The only time i play on seven footers is 7 months each Tuesday LOL. I prefer eight or nine footers, always wanted to try 10-12 footers out though.
txplshrk said:
Notice thats the first thing a pool fanatic looks for in a house
Is there room if not then honey nope, or lets keep looking 
My home table is a 9' Diamond Pro that I play on every day. When I go out to play it is almost alway's on a bar box, because that is the only tables near where I live unless I go out of town.
I moved in a new house that I had built about 6 months ago. My main requirement was that it have a room big enough for a 9' table. Houseplans.com was a big help.
I moved in a new house that I had built about 6 months ago. My main requirement was that it have a room big enough for a 9' table. Houseplans.com was a big help.
I remember hearing a story of the first time Willie Mosconi (or Harold Worst, I'm not sure) saw a 3.5 X 7 foot table. The said "its got 16 balls four legs and green cloth, but it's not pool". I tend to agree.
That said coming from a snooker background I consider 9 footers tiny too, so take it as you will.
That said coming from a snooker background I consider 9 footers tiny too, so take it as you will.
I myself, stick to 9ft tables, it tends to keep away the ball bangers who want to gamble, but get tons of weight.
If / when they do come upto me and ask to gamble i say sure, lets go on this table, and of course they start *****ing about how they dont ever play on a 9ft table so they dont know how to play on a 9ft table. Well cry me a freaking river!!!
Anyways, I generally practice on 9ft Diamond Pro Am's and after playing on them, all regular 9ft tables are easy, with the huge pockets!!!!!
dave
If / when they do come upto me and ask to gamble i say sure, lets go on this table, and of course they start *****ing about how they dont ever play on a 9ft table so they dont know how to play on a 9ft table. Well cry me a freaking river!!!
Anyways, I generally practice on 9ft Diamond Pro Am's and after playing on them, all regular 9ft tables are easy, with the huge pockets!!!!!
dave
I prefer to play on 9' tables and that is almost always what I practice on. But there are a lot more tournaments locally on 7' bar tables and there is more action to be had in bars--more easy action, too--so I play matches on bar tables as much or more than 9' tables.