Billiard table question.

[AxeMurderer2010]

I'm looking to by a pool table tomorrow, but I'm concerned the room might not be big enough. The room is 12 1/2 feet by 12 feet. The pool table is a 7 feet by 4 feet. What do you guys think?

 

[Spoken]

That's not much space, but you'll be fine as long as you're either really intentional or get shorter cues.

 

[AncientEnemy]

you'll be fine. see this video for reference:

 

[AxeMurderer2010]

That's not much space, but you'll be fine as long as you're either really intentional or get shorter cues.

Will using shorter cues make playing any different?

 

[leto1776]

I'm looking to by a pool table tomorrow, but I'm concerned the room might not be big enough. The room is 12 1/2 feet by 12 feet. The pool table is a 7 feet by 4 feet. What do you guys think?

Might be a little close on the 12 1/2 feet side,but not too close.If it is,they have these types of cues availbe for smaller rooms: http://www.ozonebilliards.com/trshcu4218.html

 

[AxeMurderer2010]

Might be a little close on the 12 1/2 feet side,but not too close.If it is,they have these types of cues availbe for smaller rooms: http://www.ozonebilliards.com/trshcu4218.html

I thought about that, i just don't want to be using a short stick the whole time, that would be pointless imo.

 

[leto1776]

I thought about that, i just don't want to be using a short stick the whole time, that would be pointless imo.

Don't.Just use it in really tight spots.

 

[AxeMurderer2010]

Don't.Just use it in really tight spots.

Yeah i think that might work, thanks.

 

[leto1776]

Also,should definitely ask the dealer.If they're good,they'll help you figure it out.

 

[TeTe]

I'm guessing the 7 foot table is the competition table? Or is that the pro size table?

 

[leto1776]

Seven feet is the smallest slate table you can get, I think. It's what most bars have. Pros play on nine foot tables.

 

[odog]

So at either end of the table you will only have about 2.75 feet. That sounds like a significant problem.

Even if you use 48" cue instead of 58", for a table that size you should have a room at least 11'6" x 14'6" according to this site:

http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/helpful_information/room_size_requirements.html

 

[Fawlty]

Way too small a room. You want 6 feet clear on all sides, and even that is too cramped for me.

 

[Fawlty]

So at either end of the table you will only have about 2.75 feet. That sounds like a significant problem.

Even if you use 48" cue instead of 58", for a table that size you should have a room at least 11'6" x 14'6" according to this site:

http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/helpful_information/room_size_requirements.html

Brunswick is full of shit and wants to sell more tables. If you want a cramped room, take the table dimensions and add 12 feet. If you want to put a chair or table in there, or have any sort of decoration, comfort, etc, add several more feet. A 9 foot table basically requires a two car garage. A bar table still needs about the same amount of room.

 

[odog]

Brunswick is full of shit and wants to sell more tables.

And even at their bare minimums, the room is too small.