Dimensions for a billiard room. How to make a billiard table with your own hands (instructions with drawings and dimensions)
No matter where you decide to set up a game room, in a commercial space or at home, you should always start by choosing the right size of pool tables. A correctly calculated ratio between the table and the room will ensure comfort when playing. There are special tables where all the standard dimensions are presented, and using them it is much easier to make a choice. But, first things first.
Premises are selected with a certain calculation. Let's imagine the size of an American billiards table, apply a cue to each side and get the minimum size of a room convenient for playing. During production pool table with your own hands, it should be borne in mind that this room will still have seating areas, perhaps even a bar. If you can’t fit it all into one room, then you can use folding billiard tables.
The club billiard table has larger dimensions. There, in addition to the standard table plus cue ratio, there is also a distance for a person’s swing, which is about 40 centimeters. In addition, the design provides for a distance between tables of at least 120 centimeters. It is worth noting different lengths cue, for example:
- American pool - 145 centimeters;
- Russian pyramid - 155 centimeters.
Billiard table scales
It is worth remembering that pool tables will be the size of the game you prefer to play. The main types are now considered:
- pool - from six to nine feet;
- snooker - from ten to twelve feet;
- Russian pyramid - from six to twelve feet.
You can make a billiard table with your own hands and give it arbitrary dimensions. In this case, you will need to take care of the cues, because they will also be needed in smaller sizes. There are standard sizes of tables, in accordance with the premises, which will be more clearly seen in the table.
| Playing field | Minimum room size | |||
| in feet | in meters | pyramid | pool | snooker |
| 5 feet | 1.65 x 0.85 m | 4.5 x 3.7 m | 4.5 x 3.7 m | — |
| 6 feet | 1.80 x 0.90 m | 4.7 x 3.8 m | 4.7 x 3.8 m | — |
| 7 feet | 1.99 x 0.99 m | 4.9 x 3.9 m | 4.9 x 3.9 m | — |
| 8 feet | 2.24 x 1.12 m | 5.1 x 4.0 m | 5.1 x 4.0 m | — |
| 9 feet | 2.54 x 1.27 m | 5.8 x 4.5 m | 5.4 x 4.1 m | — |
| 10 foot | 2.95 x 1.47 m | 6.2 x 4.7 m | — | 5.8 x 4.3 m |
| 12 feet | 3.50 x 1.75 m | 6.8 x 5.0 m | — | 6.4 x 4.6 m |
Do not forget that manufacturers of billiard tables may deviate slightly from standard sizes, therefore, you should take your own measurements of both the room and the table before purchasing or making your own.
Making your own gaming table
Do not forget that you can make all billiard tables yourself. The main thing is to draw up the drawings correctly and select quality material for carrying out work. First, measure the room and decide which type of game suits you best. The size of the billiard table will not matter if you make it prefabricated, then it can be installed even under open air, but in harmless weather.
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Create a pleasant room interior. The harmony of the table and the room sets the mood for the game, and in general cozy atmosphere lifts your spirits. Practice and develop a room for billiards, dimensions play an important role there. Don’t forget that at some point a person will get tired of walking around the table and will need to sit down, so set up rest areas in advance.
If you decide to please yourself game room, but it doesn’t matter what kind of table you buy, be it American or pool. Calculate correct size premises so that you can enjoy the game in the future, and not get annoyed by little things.
Take into account all the centimeters, make drawings and drawings, calculate every detail of the planned image.
Billiard table sizes
On the Internet you can look at photos and video materials about what kind of billiard rooms there are and build on this interior, adding your own twists.
If you have not yet made your choice, but are just about to purchase a billiards table, think about what you prefer to play. There are several types of this game. The most popular here are: Russian billiards (aka Russian pyramid), American pool and English snooker. There is also carom, but it has not become widespread in Russia. Each game has its own rules. Therefore, the tables for each of them have certain standards and differ in height and size.
What size should I choose for a billiards table?
Traditionally, tables are measured in feet. 1 foot is approximately equal to 0.30 m. The width of the field is equal to half the length.
Each game has its own nuances. The size of a traditional table for Russian pyramid and snooker is 12 feet, for pool - 9 feet. Unfortunately, not all of us have a room suitable for installing a full-size table, so there are commercial models of smaller sizes. The smallest playing field size is 6 feet. Children's pool tables are available from 4 feet.
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Selecting a room
If you have already decided on your gaming preferences, you should pay attention to the size of the room in which the billiard room will be equipped. Often the desire to buy a billiard table larger size, is initially limited by the size of our room. After all, billiards is a game that requires a lot of open space. Putting it in a cramped room means initially depriving yourself of a full-fledged game.
When calculating the length and width of the room, the parameters of the playing field of the billiard table itself, the length of the cue used to play the game, and the distance required for the swing are taken into account. Also add here the space needed for the furniture that will be in the billiard room: tables, ottomans or sofas for guests.
Calculation table for room sizes for installing billiard tables:
| Table size (ft) | Playing field size (m) | Table size (m) | Room size (m) | ||
| For Russian billiards | For the pool | For snooker | |||
| 6 | 1.80×0.90 | 2.1×1.2 | 4.7×3.8 | 4.7×3.8 | - |
| 7 | 1.99×0.99 | 2.3×1.3 | 4.9×3.9 | 4.9×3.9 | - |
| 8 | 2.24×1.12 | 2.54×1.42 | 5.1×4.0 | 5.1×4.0 | - |
| 9 | 2.54×1.27 | 2.84×1.57 | 5.8×4.5 | 5.4×4.1 | - |
| 10 | 2.95×1.47 | 3.25×1.75 | 6.2×4.7 | - | 5.8×4.3 |
| 12 | 3.50×1.75 | 3.85×2.05 | 6.8×5.0 | - | 6.4×4.6 |
In addition to the difference in size, billiard tables differ in weight. The weight of the table depends mainly on what material the playing field is made of. If you plan to use the table in country house or in the country, then you need to pay attention to ensuring that the weight of the billiard table does not exceed the permissible load for the floor on which you plan to install it.
The weight of a pool table depends on the slab from which the playing field is made. The slab can be made from chipboard, synthetic granite or slate stone. Each of these plates has its own advantages and disadvantages. The slabs differ in thickness (minimum 16 mm and maximum 45 mm). A difference of a few millimeters can add an extra 100 or more kilograms to the table. The thicker the slab, the more securely your table is installed. However, the choice depends on the existing restrictions (weight, size, price).
Billiard table weight table:
Weight is approximate and varies depending on different manufacturers. Below are more detailed recommendations for each type of table.
Dimensions of tables for Russian billiards
Traditionally, pool table sizes are shown in feet. Most small table for a Russian pyramid 6 feet, the largest is 12 feet. The ratio of the length and width of the pool table should be 1:2. Height - 800-820 mm. Only billiard tables measuring 12 feet (3.85 x 2.05 m) are certified by the Billiard Sports Federation for official competitions.
Every year billiards becomes an increasingly popular sport in Russia. Many people begin to think about buying a billiard table, for example, for a club, entertainment complex, bar or cafe, for home or cottage, and are faced with the problem of choosing the right and high-quality billiard table.
Billiard tables are conventionally divided according to two parameters: the game for which the billiard table is intended, and the price-quality ratio. In Russia, the most popular Russian billiards are Pyramid, American Pool and Snooker. The playing field dimensions of a table for Russian billiards range from 7 to 12 feet, for pool - 7, 8 and 9 feet, for snooker - 10 and 12 feet. Billiard tables can be divided into categories: amateur, professional and exclusive.
Billiard room size
When choosing a billiard table, it is necessary to correctly calculate its size in order to ensure a minimum or comfortable size of the billiard room. To calculate, you can use special tables, or you can independently calculate the size of the billiard table using the following formula: the size of the playing field of the table + the length of the cue on each side (for a pyramid - 155-160 cm, for a pool - 145 cm, for snooker - 150 cm).
| Table size in feet | Playing field size | Minimum room size |
| 5 feet | 138 cm x 67 cm | 434 cm x 322 cm |
| 6 feet | 168 cm x 82 cm | 464 cm x 352 cm |
| 7 feet | 198 cm x 99 cm | 494 cm x 382 cm |
| 8 feet | 224 cm x 112 cm | 524 cm x 412 cm |
| 9 feet | 254 cm x 127 cm | 584 cm x 457 cm |
| 10 foot | 284 cm x 142 cm | 615 cm x 472 cm |
| 12 feet | 357 cm x 179 cm | 690 cm x 510 cm |
Materials for making tables
Main parts classic table for billiards - this is the frame (frame or base), the base of the playing field (graphite slate or chipboard), legs (or supports), sides and pockets. Traditionally, the frame of a billiard table is made from solid wood hard rocks wood (ash, oak, alder or beech) or high-density MDF, since this material is less sensitive to humidity and temperature changes.
It is not recommended to make billiard tables from pine, fir, spruce and others coniferous species wood, since these species are very unstable to changes in humidity, temperature and mechanical stress.
You can combine: the base and supports are made of MDF, the sides are made of MDF or solid wood. The ideal billiard table is made entirely of MDF (both in terms of playing characteristics and appearance).
MDF is a board medium density, a harmless and durable material used in the furniture industry all over the world. The binding element in MDF is lignin, which is released when wood is heated. We especially note that MDF boards do not use epoxy resins or phenol that are harmful to health. MDF boards have a homogeneous composition and high density, which makes it possible to obtain a variety of product profiles through machining source material. Magnificent performance characteristics, closeness in quality and ecology to natural wood and finally, the possibility of special surface treatment and embossing makes this type of product particularly attractive for the production of high-quality furniture products and billiard tables. Another feature of MDF boards is their resistance to various fungi and microorganisms, which makes MDF products hygienic and safe in everyday life. MDF boards – excellent material to produce environmentally friendly, durable, strong and beautiful furniture and billiard tables.
Exclusive billiard tables are made from solid wood. To save appearance The billiard table is repeatedly coated with high-quality polyurethane varnish.
Billiard slabs
The main requirements for the base of the playing field are a flat surface and a good rolling of the balls. This is the basis of the game. The best material Natural graphite slate "Ardesia" is considered to be used for the base of the playing field. For billiard clubs and gaming halls, it is recommended to use billiard slabs with a thickness of only 45 mm with horizontal mounting sides to the slab, which significantly dampens vibration when playing, and the playing characteristics of such tables (rolling of balls, rebound) are much higher than tables on a thin stone slab.
All major competitions are held on tables with slate playing surfaces. For inexpensive billiard tables of the amateur series, the basis of the playing field is often used Chipboard thickness 16 mm.
Billiard cloth
The “mission” of the billiard cloth is to provide an absolutely “smooth” surface of the billiard table, along which the ball will roll exactly in accordance with the given direction. Cloth varies in thickness, hairiness and density. Cloth also varies in price (depending on composition and manufacturer). The world leader in the billiard cloth market is the company “Iwan Simonis” (Belgium). For economy class tables, Mirtex cloth is most often used.
Pool table side rubber
The billiard ball should bounce equally evenly from all sides of the table. The side parts of the table bear the main impact load. Special rubber (chips) with a specific profile are glued onto the sides of the billiard table for different types games (Russian Pyramid, American Pool, Snooker). The correct installation of rubber on the sides directly affects the playing characteristics of the billiard table (rebound, trajectory of the balls, roll of the balls).
Billiard table pockets
We also pay special attention to the pockets. Main criterion quality assessments – pocket geometry. When it comes into contact with a pocket, the ball must not change its trajectory. Various shape The pocket depends on the overall style of the pool table and the variety of billiards. It is worth checking that the player cannot cause physical harm to himself during contact with the pocket. It is, of course, better to choose a table, like all specialized equipment, with the help of a specialist.
We hope that our recommendations will help you choose a billiard table of proper quality With for a long time operation.
Some people take years to achieve their dream. And then happiness happened: not only the desire to purchase a billiard table appeared, but also the financial opportunity, they even found a suitable room for this. But how to choose the right size of a billiard table, which one to install and in what place? The size will depend not only on the room or your desire. Experienced experts advise that before purchasing a table, be sure to decide on the type of game.
Choosing a billiard table
Today, four styles are widely used: carom, pool, Russian pyramid and snooker. Of course, the most popular games in our country are Russian billiards and pool. Beginners will think that they are all similar. In fact, as you play, noticeable differences quickly become apparent.
By the way, even a person’s character can be determined by what kind of game he prefers to play. They say that those who love to play pool are very eccentric, nimble, noisy and cheerful. Such people quickly make decisions without thinking. But lovers of Russian billiards, on the contrary, are calm, thoughtful and measured, approaching any task with sensibility and balance.
As a rule, experts advise choosing design parameters for the game depending on square meters the premises where it will be located. Don’t forget to add 160 cm (cue length) to the size of a Russian billiard table, and 145 cm to a pool table.
Billiard room
The room in which the table will be located must be well heated. No sudden changes in temperature and high humidity. Ideal option for the floor - this is concrete screed, on which there is a covering of soft carpet on top. It's important to remember that a 12-foot pool table with a stone playing field base will weigh around 2,000 pounds. The lamp is suspended above the table. The distance from the playing field to the lamp should be 80-85 cm.
The better the microclimate of the room, the longer the service life of the billiard table. There should be no fireplaces or split systems. Only natural ventilation. If the table is made of low-quality wood (not everyone can afford expensive designs with a stone playing field), then the proximity of open sources of cold or heat will lead to cracking of its parts. It is also not recommended to install the table in a pool or near a sauna (steam room) - high humidity will cause wear of the rubber on the sides.
For the cottage and home
If you decide to diversify your leisure time new game, then you should understand that the size of the room for a billiard table must be at least 25 square meters. Decide on family council, what game you want to play, only then purchase a table. Once you have decided on your budget, pay attention to the wood from which the playing field or frame is made. Affordable models - oak, ash, beech, mahogany or MDF. If the choice fell on more expensive designer tables, then here you should give preference to wenge, acajou or paduk.
Experts do not recommend purchasing 12-foot pool tables made from unreliable chipboard. This material is susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity and has a very short service life.
The dimensions of a billiard room can be divided into minimal and optimal. Optimal size The room consists of the width and length of the table, the length of the cue and the free space that is used for the swing. Minimum size is a tricky matter. It consists of the length of the cue and the playing field. Of course, playing without scope is inconvenient for many. If you don’t have a suitable room, but if you really want to buy a billiard table, this option is also suitable. It would be extremely inconvenient to make a perpendicular blow from the side in such a room. But you can do without it, right?
For the club
If you are not limited to the dream of having a billiard table in a country house, but have planned to create a real club for connoisseurs of this game, then you will have to be patient and have a sufficient amount of top-notch funds. Before choosing the size of a billiard table and buying it, you need to decide on the number of visitors to the establishment. The size of the room should be decent, especially if it is the city center and a large influx of guests is planned.
To equip the future club, it will be necessary to clarify not only the sizes of billiard tables for Russian billiards. It is also recommended to buy several pool tables. Let's say right away that low-budget designs will not attract visitors. It is recommended to purchase several high-quality tables that could be used as tournament tables. It is considered advisable to install several tables for playing carom and snooker, even though these entertainments are not so popular in our country.
Don't skimp on purchasing a pool table. The sizes 12 feet (for Russian) and 8 feet (for pool) can be said to be popular. It is important that the tables fully comply with all the standards and requirements of the Billiard Sports Federation.
For tournaments
The legs and frame of a tournament table must be made of hardwood or artificial moisture resistant materials. At first glance, a tournament table may seem ordinary, but some models may be equipped with metal load-bearing structures. The dimensions of the billiard table remain the same, but the weight increases significantly. Each leg must have a regulator that will help level the structure relative to the floor.
As for the material for the playing field, there are several options. The most popular is natural slate from Italy. The stone gives a perfectly flat surface and, unlike marble, does not crumble. And if a game ball, whose weight is 290 grams, falls from a height of one and a half meters onto the table, then no cracks or dents will form in the coating. Of course, the weight of a table with such a playing field will exceed 1500 kg.
Table and room size
The smallest 5-foot table requires a room measuring 4.5 by 4 square meters. If this is an 8-9 foot table, then the minimum room size should be from 4.3-4.7 to 5.6-5.9 square meters. m. A classic billiard table measuring 12 feet can fit in a room measuring 5.3 by 7.0 square meters. m. The last version of the table requires more space. The indicated room size is the minimum. But if you are not going to hold professional tournaments at your dacha, then you can limit yourself to a 10-foot table. It will require a minimum room size of 4.8 to 6.2 square meters. meters.
Size and weight
In the case of a billiard table, not only size, but also weight plays a role big role upon purchase and installation. As mentioned above, the weight directly depends on the material from which the playing field is made and can reach 1.3 tons.
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The weight indicated is approximate. Everything, of course, will directly depend on the manufacturer. It is best not to proceed with the purchasing process without consulting with an experienced professional or a player who has a pool table at home.
There may be a lot of advice from friends, but you should buy your first billiard table only thoughtfully and, of course, according to the dictates of your heart.
Billiard equipment, like any other product, is subject to the price-quality relationship. Before buy a billiard table It is very important not only to decide on the size of the room where it will stand, but also to choose the right one. Of course, it is up to you to decide whether to buy an economy class or luxury class billiard table; it depends only on the purpose of purchasing the table and, of course, on the purchase budget. The right choice primarily depends on the materials used and design features billiard table. The service life of the table and its gaming characteristics depend on them.
What should you pay attention to when choosing a billiard table?
1. Room dimensions
Regardless of how much money you decide to spend on purchasing a billiard table, this parameter, namely the minimum size of free space for installation, will always be decisive.
Minimum required dimensions of cloth and room
| Table size | Playing field size | Cloth size* | Room dimensions. Pool | Room dimensions. Pyramid | Room dimensions. Snooker |
| 7 feet: 130x230 cm |
100x200 cm |
165x240 cm | 400x500 cm | - | - |
| 8 feet: 142x254 cm |
112x224 cm |
165x285 cm | 412x515 cm | 432x535 cm | - |
| 9 feet: 157x284 cm |
127x254 cm |
198x290 cm | 427x554 cm | 447x574 cm | - |
| 10 foot: 175x325 cm |
150x300 cm |
198x350 cm (198x420 cm) | - | 462x604 cm | 442x584 cm |
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12 feet: |
198x480 cm (198x550 cm) | - | 495x670 cm | 475x650 cm |
*(snooker cloth sizes are shown in parentheses)
Comments on the table:
If it is not possible to allocate a free space of 4x5 m (without columns, fireplaces and large furniture) for installing a billiard table, then it is better to abandon the idea of having a billiard table altogether.
If the free space is more than 5x7 m, then you can install a billiard table of any size.
Preference should be given to the table of the maximum size available for installation, in accordance with the direction of the billiards that you prefer.
It is not recommended to place alternative table sizes, as this leads to loss of interest. Example: I want a pyramid pool table, but the room only allows for an 8-foot table. It is better to set a full 9 feet (tournament size) and master one more direction of billiards, than to lose interest in Russian billiards in general, playing on such a small table...
2. Frame, legs and sides
Before you buy a billiard table, you should ask the sellers what kind of wood it is made of. Ideal material For the manufacture of load-bearing structural parts - frames, sides and support legs, solid hardwood - oak, walnut, mahogany, ash - is considered. It is these rocks that allow the table to preserve the geometry of parts as much as possible during fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Tables made of soft wood - alder, linden, pine, which can cost an order of magnitude cheaper, but are not durable.
The thickness and height of the frame must correspond to the specified; with smaller dimensions, the frame structure will have less rigidity, and the table may “walk”. For a table measuring 9-11 feet, the frame thickness should be at least 40 mm. Ideal height frames for a 12-foot table - 200 mm.
The main requirements for the wooden part of a billiard table are reliability and massiveness, which allows it to withstand the load of considerable weight of the slabs and the rigidity of the structure - the table should not wobble or change its geometric parameters.
3. Table base
The slab usually consists of three or five parts (depending on the size of the playing field), which are connected during assembly using threaded ties. The seam between the slabs is carefully puttied, and then the surface is leveled so that the joints between the slabs should be completely invisible. (Try to lightly run your palm over the table and check if the joints are noticeable).
Before buying a billiard table, find out what material the plate underlying its playing surface is made of:
- Ardesia slate - natural stone. It has the necessary strength and elasticity due to its slate structure. A ball weighing 290 g falling from a height of 1.5 m does not leave cracks or dents on the slab. The plates are joined together with an accuracy of 0.125 mm and polished. Has optimal parameters solidity, hardness and fragility among similar materials. This slate is easier to process than granite and marble, which makes it possible to obtain a fairly ideal surface for the correct rolling of balls and to easily “restore” damage to the slab during operation.
- Synthegran(synthetic granite) - a composite material based on marble chips interconnected epoxy resins. The least quality material among the stone bases of the playing field, as it tends to crumble and therefore cannot have a perfectly even surface.
- Marble It is more difficult to obtain a uniform marble slab of sufficient size and thickness. The surface of marble is more sensitive to damage and is more difficult to polish. Any compromises in thickness and uniformity lead to significant complications in obtaining a “perfectly flat” surface, etc. Again, the price of an equivalent, if one could be obtained, was disproportionately higher! Currently, marble-based slabs are no longer manufactured.
- laminated chipboard(laminated chipboard). The advantages of laminated chipboard boards include the most low price and minimum weight. However, lovers of savings who bought a table made of laminated chipboard will have to get used to increased background noise (you can hear the balls rolling). Laminated chipboard quickly wears out and becomes deformed with even the slightest bounce of the balls (billiard balls very often jump on chipboard due to its lower density compared to slate), therefore, for the Russian pyramid, the use of chipboard is only possible on small tables with small (light) balls. Also, such a base is unstable to high humidity and temperature changes, so the room with the table must be constantly heated and dry.
- Chipboard (particle board), MDF(fibre board). The use of polymer concrete, MDF and chipboard is justified only in order to significantly reduce the cost of the table and at the same time deteriorate its playing characteristics. Considering the low cost of laminated chipboard, these materials do not justify themselves.
From the above characteristics of the plate materials it follows that the base of a good billiard table that meets all sports standards should only be Ardesia!
4. Rubber
Billiard rubber is rubber of a certain profile. It can be snooker - having the shape of the letter "G", pool - having a triangle in cross-section, carom - having the shape of an irregular trapezoid, and rubber for Russian tables, which is produced like a carom.
The quality of the side rubber depends on the geometric shape, chemical composition, natural rubber content ratio and vulcanization method. High-quality rubber has a stable, homogeneous composition and geometric shape, uniformly changing the angle of reflection in proportion to the force of the ball hitting the side.
The rubber profile on the table must match the diameter of the balls used for playing pyramid, pool or snooker! Neglect of this rule, usually when trying to save money, leads to the fact that the ball touches the side rubber not just above the center of the ball, but below, which contributes to the ball flying off the table or jumping above the surface after being reflected from the side.
The hardness of the rubber also depends on the type of game, since the mass of the ball is different and the rebound will be unpredictable! If in the Russian pyramid the side impacts do not play a very significant role and one can “turn a blind eye” to this, then for other types of billiards this issue will be fundamental and the consequences will be very noticeable even for a non-professional player.
The main requirement for billiard rubber is its constant elasticity along the entire length of the bead.
A change in trajectory may indicate either poor quality rubber or that it is not glued correctly.
5. Cloth
The cloth is an important detail in a billiard table, because it is the cloth that the ball and the player’s supporting hand come into contact with. It has a direct impact on the movement of the ball and, of course, the felt is most susceptible to wear, damage and replacement in the end. Good cloth, which is used to cover the slab, does not have to be re-tightened for a long time, it does not fade or fray. The “rolling” of the cloth depends on the chemical composition, the degree of twist of the thread, the density of the weave of the fibers, the presence of puffs and knots. The most quality billiard cloth made from worsted wool from a thread structure in which all short fibers have been removed. This is the know-how of the factory "Ivan Simonis" smoother and more permanent than any cloth in the world. The higher the digital component next to the cloth brand, the higher the degree of thread twist and the quality of the cloth, as a rule.
The most common types of cloth and its characteristics
| Name | Width | Density | Compound | Application |
| Ivan Simonis 760 | 165/195 cm | 355 gsm | Pyramid, Poole | |
| Ivan Simonis 860 | 165/195 cm | 410 gsm | Wool - 90%, Synthetics - 10% | Pool, tournament |
| Iwan Simonis Rus 930 | 160/195 cm | 325 gsm | Wool - 85%, Synthetics - 15% | Pyramid |
| Iwan Simonis Rus Pro 950 | 195 cm | 370 g/sq.m | Wool - 70%, Synthetics - 30% | Pyramid, tournament |
| Hainsworth Elite Pro | 160/198 cm | 363 g/sq.m | Wool - 70%, Synthetics - 30% | Pyramid, Poole |
| Hainsworth Snooker | 198 cm | 480 g/sq.m | Wool - 100% | Snooker |
What you need to pay attention to:
The cloth can be universal (Simonis 760, Hainsworth Elite Pro) - it can be used for both pool and pyramid, which is especially important for billiard clubs with different types tables; tournament (Simonis 860, Simonis Rus Pro 950) - for official tournaments this cloth and no other is required; special (Hainsworth Snooker) - exclusively for Snooker.
Narrow cloth - 160-165 cm wide can only be used to cover tables of 7-8 feet and no more!
6. Pockets
Pockets can be performed in various options: depending on the game and style: in the form of a closed “glass”, in the form of a mesh (woven or leather mesh), with slopes. On exclusive models of billiard tables, the mesh is made by hand-weaving macrame according to individual orders.
The most common pocketing problem is throwing the ball back onto the table. This is due to the incorrect geometry of the pocket bracket and the material used for shock absorption. But, much more often, problems with pockets arise as a result of incompetent actions of installers or problematic table design!
Problems can also arise during the operation of the pocket. From strong blows The material used often breaks down. Cracks and distortions may appear. And the table geometry itself can change under the influence of external factors, which will lead to problems with pockets that will immediately catch the players’ eyes.
