Would you buy a 10ft pool table?

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smashmouth

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Just curious, if you were looking at buying a nine foot table, and they offered it in 10 ft version at the same price, and you have the space in your room, would you get the 10ft version.

Why or why not?
 
Now this is a good topic. I would say yes, playing on the 10 footer would only strengthen my play on the 9, and smaller.

Black Cat :cool:
 
No, I agree with some that it's best to practice for the toughest possible table conditions that you may compete on, but this, IMO, would be excessive.
 
I would in a heart beat.

I even have room, just cant find a decent 10ft table

Edit: didnt answer why.

Mostly for the reasons Black Cat listed.
 
Only if the pockets were 4". If I had the money and space I would have an 11 footer. But now living with my parents I would be happy with a 7.5

Eric A.
 
yes, i would consider a 10 footer, think they would be great to practice on! and if i had my druthers, i'd have them both.................

DCP
 
I have frequented a couple of pool halls over the years that had a 10 foot table and have played quite a bit on them. It depends on the game. For 14.1 there are fewer rail clusters that tend to develop between the side pocket and the corners but of course going up table can be more of a challenge. One thing I read once was that Greenleaf preferred a side pocket break ball when 14.1 was played on 10 foot tables which I think is testimony to different playability of the respective sizes.

As for 9 ball I guess it just makes shots longer.

As for my opinion I think it would be a great second table for practice but not the only one for me.
 
When I was younger I used to practice on a 5x10 snooker table. I would play nine ball with regulation sized balls. It made the triple shimmed Gold Crown pockets look huge. I still practice with big balls on the snooker table when I have the chance.

I would get one if I could.
 
I'd be all over it! I used to play a lot on a 6x12 snooker table, then switch to a gold crown snug 9'er and it seemed like a toy with bucket pockets.

Gerry
 
Yeah I would buy it. I would get the snooker sized pockets to play pool or snooker. It would be a great way to practice.
 
perhaps you would be so kind as to describe your table, and your purchasing experience.

BTW, anyone still make these for pool? You think Diamond could
custom make one?
 
smashmouth said:
perhaps you would be so kind as to describe your table, and your purchasing experience.

BTW, anyone still make these for pool? You think Diamond could
custom make one?
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My 10' table is an antique Brunswick. I think it used to be a billiards table that was converted to snooker, but hard to tell. I bought it for $900 in pieces and refurbished it myself. Basically just sanding and refinishing with some regluing of veneers. There are companies that make them, there's just not much demand for them. I also have a 9' pool table. I much prefer to play on a big table and love snooker so it was a no-brainer for me. The tight snooker pockets definitely have helped my game overall. In my case, I looked in the usual places for one being advertised and also called around to the table dealers in my area. It didn't take long at all to find a couple of deals. I also found a 12' table but didn't like the shape it was in and wasn't sure about having enough room for it. Pool on a snooker table is quite fun. Given the rarity and the oversize slates, I would expect a 10' table new to be quite a bit more expensive.
 
the grass is always greener...

If you want a 10 foot table by all means buy one. They are rare but can be picked up easily if you are patient. You can get them on Ebay if you are willing to travel. However don't get one for the purpose of improving your game. Playing pool on a 10x5 is very different. It will help your long shots but can make you sloppy on your general position play as there is so much space. The 10x5 has twice the space as a barbox. That said there are several games that are best played on a 10 footer such as the carom/pool games bottle pool and cowboy. One pocket is also fun.

I always hear the argument that playing pool on a snooker table helps you. To a point, yes. But you run the risk of unconsciously changing your game because you won't be able to make certain shots like shooting down the rail or sneaking a ball past or even cheating the pocket. It could send you into a slump.

I have a 10x5 w 4.5" pockets and I would downsize to a 9ft.Diamond in a heartbeat. But there is no market for these monstrosities and you would be hard pressed to find a mechanic that would try to move these or even know how to properly set them up. I have the old style T-rails (pre-oversize slate) and the typical mechanic doesn't work on them. The only people that like them seem to be the old guys that have some past with them. As much as I ***** about them I had my eye on a GC1 snooker table with an extra set carom rails. But then, I also have a Dynamo bar box (for the kids....) and this is where I do most of my game practice.

Chris in Denver
 
smashmouth said:
Just curious, if you were looking at buying a nine foot table, and they offered it in 10 ft version at the same price, and you have the space in your room, would you get the 10ft version.

Why or why not?
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Yes, for a little more challenge.
 
I don't think I would. 9' still is the standard table size that all the rooms I play in and all the tournaments I enter use. If I was a 3C player I wouldn't buy a 12' billiard table for the same reason. Or a 14' snooker table, etc. If you are going to practice for a bar box tournament, what size table are you going to want to practice on? I'd choose a bar box to prepare for a bar box event.

Big deal, Earl played SVB on one. Enough with this 10' thing already. The pool world is not going to 10 footers any time soon. :grin-square:
 
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