What is a good sized pool table for a college game room?

Question

I am in charge of purchasing pool tables for our college game room...other colleges I have talked to have 8 or 9 foot tables, but some of the vendors I've talked to say that 7 foot is standard, and that the students would actually dislike playing on a bigger table. The cost difference is not big, so what do you think?

Answer 1

I agree with Tim that the serious players will appreciate a 9 ft. table...If nine-footers won't fit, 8 ft. is better than 7 ft (you need five feet all around the table to play comfortably).  So really, in this case, I'd go with the biggest table that will fit.  I don't really think casual players much notice the difference in table sizes; I mean, if they've been playing on 7 ft. bar boxes then a 9 ft. table might be tough at first, but they should adjust.  In fact, I'd lean towards thinking the vendors you've talked to don't sell 9 ft. tables and are trying to sell you what they've got.  When you get a table or tables (try talking to some local pool rooms about getting a used table-- they might be able to steer you in the right direction) get some good cloth like Simonis on it and pick up some Dufferin house cues to go along with it.  Good luck and have fun :)

--Lea

Answer 2

7 is a standard bar table not reg

9 X 4.5

Answer 3

It all depends on how serious a player they are lol..

I would go with the 8 footers to make everyone happy , then you you dont have to worry about the too long too short argument !

An 8 'er will be just right because it allows both the 7 ft. and 9 ft. players to reach a happy medium as their games will not suffer at all and will probably make them better players on whichever table they happen to be playing on !

You will find most league players play on the 7's and most 9 ball players (gamblers) like the 9's

Answer 4

The 9 foot is standard in tournaments but most people have a 7 or 8 depending on what they can fit in the room and make sure you can use a 57 in cue or els you ll need short sticks.

Answer 5

The serious players will appreciate the 9 foot tables.  The casual/recreational player probably won't care so much, but 7 footers may be easier for them.