Q: What size room do I need for a pool table?
There are many factors that come into play when evaluating the space needed for a pool table. Are you concerned with windows? Half-walls? Beams? With over 57 years of experience, we can help you assess your room configuration and measure your space. Remember, cues are made in varying lengths to help make less-than-perfectly-sized rooms suitable for great game play.
7’ table (playing surface of 36” x 72”) Optimal space needed = 12’6” x 15’10”
8’ table (playing surface of 44” x 88”) Optimal space needed =13’2” x 16’10”
9’ table (playing surface of 50” x 100”) Optimal space needed =13’8” x 17’10”
Q: What color cloth can I get on my pool table?
It used to be that pool tables were like putting greens—the greener the better! Today you can get just about any color cloth you’d like, including specialty designs and customized table cloth with logos or even your favorite photos! Cloth not only varies in color but in quality as well. We’ll help you choose the cloth that is right for your table.
Q: How much does a pool table weigh?
A lot! Pool tables can weigh between 600-1200lbs. (or more) depending on the size, the material from which it is constructed, and the type of slate used.
Q: Where should I hang my light?
Generally 31-35” from the table’s playing surface to the bottom of the fixture’s shade. This translates to about 61” to 66” from the floor. The exact height is not a critical issue. A basic rule is to hang lighting so that the bottom of the fixture is at the nose height of the tallest person usually playing on the table
Q: Helpful Information on other Games
Foosball tables are 36” long, 30” wide, 36” high, and weigh @ 200 lbs
Air Hockey comes in 7’ and 8’ sizes; V-Force weighs 132 lbs.
Shuffleboards come in sizes from 9’ to 22’ ; allow 2’ per side for play.
Darts – allow 8 to 9 feet of length from dartboard to playing position
Q: Is it true that playing pool will help my golf game?
Many golfers have long known the relationship between a good pool game and great putting skills. Without going into physics, geometry, and conceptualization, suffice it to say that the better you get at playing pool, the more you will fine-tune your putting skills. However, don’t quit your day job……yet.