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| Matt |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 10:07:23 AM
Moving to a new house, I'm trying to find a good spot for my pool table... a few questions:
1) How much room would you want on all sides of a pool table to be comfortable shooting?
2) What is the minimum amount of room you would consider getting by with?
Mine is somewhere in the neighborhood of 7'4" x 4'. I'm not worried about the long way-- anywhere I put it I would have plenty of room in that direction-- but I am concerned about the short way. My own measurements tell me that to be comfortable I'd want 4 1/2' of clearance on each side, which would mean I would need a room 13' wide.
3) Would you consider putting it in a room only 12' wide?
4) If you HAD to put it in a 12' room, is there a way to place the table at an angle that makes any sense?
5) A really bizarre question: if you HAD to put it in a 12' room, would you consider off-centering it, so there was only 3 1/2' of clearance on one side, and 4 1/2' of clearance on the other side? That way, you could play shape by always trying to leave yourself a shot on the "good" side of the table...
Thanks for your input. |
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| movistar |
Posted - 06/19/2008 : 6:10:20 PM
too much stress over a problem that has NO solution...suggestion
lay a sheet of plywood over the pool table and take up ping pong...
have fun and, just "tell everybody" you, "have a pool table".... |
| Matt |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 9:28:33 PM
Yeah it's a killer idea but not so feasible. I have the perfect room for a pool table but I just went and measured and it would leave me exactly 52" from the bumper of the rails to the wall on the two sides. Unfortunately all of our sticks are obviously 58" so I'm 6" short. But, there is at least an open doorway on one of the sides that would help a bit. And longways, there's no spacial issues so breaking and/or shooting shots the length of the table wouldn't be an issue.
I have another couple of options I'm considering but I really like this room... I'm thinking about buying a shortie house stick and just dealing with it. Part of the game would be to not leave yourself against the side rails I guess. If you do, you just have to jack up. I hope that wouldn't ruin the game. I've always felt that as long as everyone is playing with the same disadvantage it's cool. |
| BigRigTom |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 8:28:21 PM
I like that idea Mike.
Makes a lot of sense!
BigRigTom
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| md913 |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 3:13:05 PM
MATT WANT MY ADVICE ENLARGE THE ROOM, LIKE WE DID AT OUR HOUSE ( remove a wall )THIS GAME IS HARD ENOUGH ALL BY ITSELF .....WITHOUT THE DISTRACTIONS
md |
| MGB |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 2:13:16 PM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by Matt[/i]
[br]Thanks for the link. I'm confused about the size of my pool table, which is an Olhausen I bought from Billiards & Barstools (or Barstools & Billiards, or whatever it's called).
I was thinking that pool table sizes were more standardized, but Brunswick lists a 7' table as having a 38" x 76" playing area-- mine is 39" x 78" any way you measure it.
Matt, I believe it is typical for different brand tables to be slightly different sizes. For instance, my Golden West table's playing surface (nose of rail to nose of rail) is 78 3/4" x 38 3/4".
If I were you, I would center it in the room and just have a short cue on hand for the rare instances it is needed. After all the only time it would really be needed is when the cue ball is on the rail and you are attempting a straight across shot. If you are addressing the ball at a slight angle, you should be OK. |
| Kerry Randolph |
Posted - 06/14/2008 : 07:17:44 AM
I do not believe there is any way to angle the table to gain more shooting room. You might gain room on one corner but lose it on another.
If you can get 4 feet of room around the table then you should be alright, with the exceptions of when the cue ball is on the rail. I would center it in the room and not worry about it.
It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt |
| Matt |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 9:16:37 PM
That is really the very best advice. But, I have 3 options of where to put the pool table in the new house, and none of them are really ideal, not like where it is now. 4 options if you count selling the pool table with my current house, which I am considering, if only for a fleeting moment.
I'm still curious if anyone has an answer to my questions #4 & #5 from the original post above... |
| movistar |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 9:03:15 PM
seems like the house is already built and you only have one room to put it in.... don't stress out about what can't be changed...
my advise... set the pool table up ... get some SHORT sticks and have fun....... |
| BigRigTom |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 4:34:30 PM
I think they still have a store in Santa Clarita or New Hall off the 5 & 14 out there some where...but...regardless you can also call
Gibbi Tkatch at Hotshot Billiards Supplies....he is in Valley Glen Bus: 818-509-1839 or Cell: 818-606-1724
He does the tables for the Southcoast Regionals and just about everyone around here knows him...he does a great job at a fair price.
Nice guy too.
BigRigTom
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| Matt |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 2:54:42 PM
Well, actually I rounded down to the nearest inch. But, I am quite capable with a measuring tape and like I said, any way you measure it is EXACTLY 39 1/4" x 78 1/4" from the nose of the cushion to the nose of the opposite cushion.
I had Barstools & Billiards install the table and they also maintain the cloth and bumpers. I can't imagine they would have done it incorrectly, but maybe.
I always wondered why I play so good on my home table...
On a related note, and especially since the Glendale B & B store closed, does anyone have a recommendation for who I would call to move, level, and re-cloth my pool table? It is a 3-piece slate, which makes it slightly easier to move but still a pain-in-the-ass. |
| BigRigTom |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 1:54:22 PM
Matt it is sort of a big deal with the dim's your are quoting.
Could it be that you measured carelessly?
7' table should be 40" x 80" playing surface
Anything else suggest poor rail installation
BigRigTom
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| Matt |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 1:39:59 PM
Yeah that's what I'm confused about... you say the playing area should be 40" x 80", and Brunswick says a 7' foot table should be 38" x 76", but mine is 39" x 78", bumper to bumper as you say.
Not a big deal, I guess I just always thought that all 7' pool tables were standardized to the same size. |
| BigRigTom |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 10:38:36 AM
Matt,
Because of the various type of materials, designs and shapes of the pool tables, the only way to measure the table that will make any sense is to measure the playing surface....that is the area from the nose of a cushion to the nose of the cushion on the opposite side or end.
Sound like you have what is commonly referred to as a 7 foot table.
The paying surface should be 40" x 80"
That is what is really important because that is where the balls will be and you will want to measure from the tip of the cue to the but then add about 12 inches for a comfortable stroke.
A standard pool cue is 58" (they will require a 70" clearance from the nose of the cushion to the wall behind the shooter) but you can get lots shorter cues for smaller rooms.
BigRigTom
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| Matt |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 10:25:54 AM
Thanks for the link. I'm confused about the size of my pool table, which is an Olhausen I bought from Billiards & Barstools (or Barstools & Billiards, or whatever it's called).
I was thinking that pool table sizes were more standardized, but Brunswick lists a 7' table as having a 38" x 76" playing area-- mine is 39" x 78" any way you measure it. |
| BigRigTom |
Posted - 06/13/2008 : 10:16:52 AM
Matt you definite will want at least a 13' wide room to truly enjoy the table.
Check out this page on Brunswick's Web site.
http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/helpful_information/room_size_requirements.html
Good luck with your new home.
BigRigTom
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