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Question: Difference between bar pool tables and regulation pool tables?

(Posted by: Calista on 2010-02-16 22:04:28)

Difference in size between a bar pool e and regulation pool table

Posted by: trickshottim.com on 2010-02-17, 06:23:24

The nominal size of a bar table is 3.5 x 7 ft versus 4.5 x 9 ft for a regulation pool table. The playing area (the area between the noses of the cushions) of a bar table is 38 x 76 inches versus 50 x 100 inches for a regulation pool table. In addition to the forgiveness of the pockets that straight mentioned (and the pocket openings can be adjusted with shims), the shelves of the pockets are generally shorter on bar tables. This is the amount of slate between the cushions of the pockets to where the slate ends. Most bar tables are coin-operated and the cue ball is usually a different size or weight so the ball return can distinguish it. This makes it a little more challenging to control the cue ball during play.

Posted by: straight_shooter526 on 2010-02-17, 00:13:56

The playing surface of a bar table is 3.5 x 7 feet. A professional size pool table's playing surface measures 4.5 x 9 feet. In addition, on a typical Valley bar table, the corner pockets are very forgiving the and side pockets are actually slightly smaller. A big table usually has much tighter corner pockets and slightly larger side pockets than a bar table.

Posted by: Dan on 2010-02-17, 09:35:27

Most bar tables are 3.5 " X7" and do not return the balls. Using the same balls means the balls take up more % of space so are harder to play.

Posted by: oldscholl88 on 2010-02-17, 19:38:47

I think regulation is 9x4 and bar tables are usually 7 or 8 footers. It is easier to pocket balls on bar tables but it is harder to get english