Are bigger pool tables better to play on?

Question

i have the money to buy what ever size pool table i want but is a 8 or 9 ft pool table that much better or more fun to play on than i pub size or 7 ft pool table

Answer 1

It's a common misconception that playing on a 9-foot table is "more difficult" than playing on an 8-foot or 7-foot table.  For beginners, this may be true, as the added length on a 9-foot table will increase the difficulty of individual shots.

More advanced players, however, actually find playing on a 7-foot table more difficult, as the table becomes much more crowded and finding position for multiple-ball runouts becomes extremely challenging.

As for which table to buy, be sure to purchase a table that is right for the space.  Make sure you have enough room to extend the full length of your cue on shots where the ball is against the rail.

Answer 2

Yes it is better to play on a 9ft table than a 7ft table. The pockets seem smaller and tighter therefore increasing your skill and accuracy. If you become good on a 9ft table, you will be great on a 7ft table.

Answer 3

I just bought a 7ft table because it fit my room the best.  I have played on them all though.  If you have room for the big table, go for it.  The bigger tables take more skill by far than a pub table.  If you can conquer a 8 or 9ft table the rest will be child's play.

Answer 4

I have alway found it a little easier to shoot on the larger tables only because it just gives me more ground to cover and to keep from being covered.....yes, it is nice to shoot shorter shots but those will always or should always be there and in for a decent player....if you really want to improve your game get a 9 footer and practice on those....the other tables will come easier (except that you have less area and more chance to get "snookered")....the biggest tip I could give someone is to be careful to stay behind the "50 yard line".....in other words, keep your cue ball as much as you can behind the side pockets(50 yard line)...so as not have to stretch and maybe having to use the "granny" to help with the long shots.....and do not over hit just "stroke" your self from point A to point B......good luck on the tour!!.........if you are just doing this for the "fund" then all of this doesn't matter.....if you are somewhat serious, go for the 9 footer!!

Answer 5

Regulation pool tables are 9ft.  This is what the pros play on.  A 9ft. table has 16.5 square feet more playing surface than a 7ft. table.  As your skill improves, you will find that it is actually easier to play on larger tables than on bar tables.  You will have more room to let your stroke out and you won't have as many clusters and interfering balls to deal with.  Large tables will help improve your shotmaking ability while small tables will help you to deal with clusters.  Being that the balls are the same size and the pockets are fairly close to the same size, both sized tables have their pros and cons.  In general, you will be better off playing on a larger table.  Players that are used to the big tables will fare better on the small ones as opposed to the other way around.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.