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Would you rather... (table specs question)
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blacktop37
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I've got an 8-ft Brunswick I've had since 1985. I'm really happy with my choice even though I've got two sides that when the ball is within 2 in of the rail I have to use the short stick. The benefit of learning to use the short stick is that I'm just as good with a short stick as I am the longer one. It's always frustrating but I always think of people that don't even have a room in their house that they can have no pool table. I would rather have to sacrifice and stick with my 8-ft table. As you can see I set up one stick with a magnet for the one side of the wall and then I've got one across the Pew which makes it very easy to grab. Good luck with your decision you have to live with it for a long time.
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boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
The best part about this pool room is probably overlooked by everyone. The black door pull next to the cuetec poster is the perfect height for stretching your back out. It's the little details man and you got them all!9' Gold Crown for the win! Preliminary welcome to the club from So Cal! I knocked some around today and didn't need the shorty once.
Nyquil
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48 inch cue shots are a real buzz kill in my opinion. If you have under 5 foot clearance issues from the play space in any area (especially more than one) I would size down. I would much rather play on a 7ft table without having to switch to a shorty cue. That's just my opinion of course. YMMV
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
I have two poles in my room. They very rarely come into play, but the regulars to my basement take great joy in leaving the other person "poled" for a safety. Out of 4 hours of play they might come into play 3 or 4 times, and that's with us trying to use them as a safety feature.
Our solution is to either jack up if it's a pocket hanger, or use our jump cues if it's more challenging. A regular jump cue, or a jump break is very reliable and already part of our tool bag. Much better than a shortie cue for avoiding obstacles. I've had people not even notice the poles were in the way until the second or third time they've been over playing. Any table of your own is better than no table of your own, even if size is a concern.
The two end poles in your diagram will probably most likely never come into play. The middle pole will at times. I'd probably go with the 8 or an OS 8 if you can find one. OS 8 aren't too common on the used market but they do show up. I bought mine thinking it was an 8', but it ended up being an OS 8. It was a happy accident. I think I paid $1200 for it and put another $600 in cloth for it counting buying a used machinist level, electric stapler and misc tools for the job. Honestly you'll have a ton of fun with either size. Having your own table lets you get all mad scientist with practicing and drills and that's a huge advantage to only playing out and about on the town. Also at home you and your friends don't have to deal with drunk idiots at the bar, you can pick the music, temperature, etc. Sipping on sodas, water, beer etc. from your own mini fridge is a hell of a lot cheaper too!
Our solution is to either jack up if it's a pocket hanger, or use our jump cues if it's more challenging. A regular jump cue, or a jump break is very reliable and already part of our tool bag. Much better than a shortie cue for avoiding obstacles. I've had people not even notice the poles were in the way until the second or third time they've been over playing. Any table of your own is better than no table of your own, even if size is a concern.
The two end poles in your diagram will probably most likely never come into play. The middle pole will at times. I'd probably go with the 8 or an OS 8 if you can find one. OS 8 aren't too common on the used market but they do show up. I bought mine thinking it was an 8', but it ended up being an OS 8. It was a happy accident. I think I paid $1200 for it and put another $600 in cloth for it counting buying a used machinist level, electric stapler and misc tools for the job. Honestly you'll have a ton of fun with either size. Having your own table lets you get all mad scientist with practicing and drills and that's a huge advantage to only playing out and about on the town. Also at home you and your friends don't have to deal with drunk idiots at the bar, you can pick the music, temperature, etc. Sipping on sodas, water, beer etc. from your own mini fridge is a hell of a lot cheaper too!
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tomatoshooter
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Yes, this is much more important that being able to play a legitimate game, I've seen people with cramped spaces push the table into the corner and play drills from the open sides. Gotta have ball return for that. Unless you want to invite friends over to play pool. I feel a little like Floyd Mayweather inviting people over. "Hey, I just put in a boxing ring in my basement, you should come over sometime and we can go a few rounds!"
dquarasr
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i was going to comment along these lines. You can practice patterns and CB control so you never have to shoot with the short stick, and also learn control to leave your opponents where they’d need the shortie. Just more opportunity to learn CB control thinking of the poles as additional obstacles to overcome. Couldn’t hurt!
I'd look for a 7ft GC. But I'd say standard 8ft might be a good way to go if you aren't keen on 7fts
DeeDeeCues
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I had a table with some space issues when I was a teen. Didn't have to use a short cue, but a couple of places had obstructions to my stance. Used the table for eight years, but once I got used to the University room, I all but quit playing at home because of the issues.