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Question:
What are some differences between playing on a "bar-box"
and a 9 ft. (regulation) table? And which do you prefer?
Answer:
There are numerous sizes/shapes to pool tables. Here is a list
of table sizes:
• 3.5 ft by 7 ft tables (bar-tables are usually in taverns
and some poolrooms)
• 4 ft by 8 ft tables (“home table” generally
what you might put in your home)
• 4.5 ft by 9 ft table (a regulation size table, which is
what the WPBA uses and most professional players are used to)
• 5 ft x 10 ft table (associated with snooker & 3-cushion
tables)
• 6 ft x 12 ft table (an old English snooker table)
What do I prefer?
I prefer playing pool on a regulation size table but that is what
I am used to playing on. I grew up in Boulder, Colorado and there
was a poolroom close to where I worked that only had 9-foot tables.
It was not until I stepped out of that particular room and ventured
into local bars where they supplied bar-boxes.
Earlier this year, I traveled to Reno, NV to play in the US Bar
Table Championships. Since I was not used to playing on bar boxes
I had to spend a few extra days practicing beforehand. At the beginning
of practice I thought how easy these little tables are. But in reality
I realized it was harder then I originally thought because of the
size differences plus I felt like the balls were congested. At the
beginning of the tournament I had to actually get a few pointers
from Shane & Oscar on strategies. Surprisingly, I won both the
8-ball & 9-ball events!
I suggest playing on all sizes of tables, because in the long
run you will become more of a “solid player”
Best of luck to you,
Viper
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