[Laubi02]

I have looked online and different sites say diferent things.

I am in the middle of moving houses and my new house has a garage which is 14ft approx wide.

Some sites say a minimum 'room space' for a 12ft full size table is 16ft, others say 12ft (or 3ft of space around the table)

anyone have any experience in this?

[tonyrees687]

You need your cue length all around the table as extra without touching the walls. When you cue the white ball from tight on the cushion you dont need the back of the cue hitting any walls or objects. So average cue length say 58 inches you would need a room 17feet x 11feet minimum but larger if say your using an extented rest or spider as you tend to stand farther back from the table sometimes. Hope this helps.
If you can get a table in then bravo I will be sooo jealous.
Any way if you cant accommodate a full size you can get 10ft x5ft tables which should fit nicley.

http://www.fcsnooker.co.uk/fcsnooker...asurements.htm

[Laubi02]

cheers mate. Well I thought about that but with the rest, the only time I can maybe see it needing more space than a cue is when the cue balls near the cushion looking up the table but then it sort of runs parallel to the table. The most space I'd need is like you say a cue's length. like you say if its 58inches, thats nearly 5ft which means I need a total width of 16ft!!!! oh no.....I only have 14....

Yeah, i saw those 10ft tables but I will know its not as good as its not full size....

[tonyrees687]

Ive played a 10ft tables a few times and are very good you do get used to the size but when you play a full size table its like playing wembley.

[Laubi02]

Originally Posted by tonyrees687

Ive played a 10ft tables a few times and are very good you do get used to the size but when you play a full size table its like playing wembley.

does it still make a lot of difference as its only 2ft x 1ft difference.

havent seen one of those in the flesh so worried its not gonna be good enough

[tonyrees687]

No it don't really you just get used to the size and they are just as good quality as a full size.I would rather play on the 10ft and play properly than play on the 12ft with your cue in the air and cant take a shot properly. If you serious about snooker you know its all about the cueing action. And if your cue action is correct then your playing snooker. And to be honest why have an unusable snooker table when you can have a great one
You can get the 10ft one with tighter pockets if the smaller size worries you. So the skill level and pottability remains the same on the smaller table than the larger size.

[tonyrees687]

Thinking about more I would definatley go for the 10ft. I know you want the 12ft but if your getting your mates round for games and you practice a lot then you need a table you can play with and not put up with a compromise that wont improve your game or give your mates any enjoyment.

[Laubi02]

Yeah, I know what you're saying and my mind is saying the same. But the heart is saying that it wont be proper snookerbecause its not full size and things like practising the angles and potting the black will be different etc. I will have to do a full on proper measure of the garage when I move in and hope its slightly more than 14ft.

Either that, I hear you can get smaller cues so that would be option B for those cusion shots.

[tonyrees687]

The smaller size will not affect any angles or characteristics than that of a full size table it will be exactly the same and smaller cues will affect your cueing action and compromise your playing. If anything the smaller table will be more accurate than a larger one because of the nap and grain of the cloth and the balls have a very slightly smaller distance to travel. And realy I dont think anyone would notice the size of the table in your new snooker room .It will probablt look just as big as a full size. The 10 ft table is blooming massive really, you will not notice the difference.

[Laubi02]

You're so right...but its hard to let go as I've been dead cert on getting a full size for ages now!!!

[tonyrees687]

Your choice but I wouldnt buy a pair of levi jeans that dont fit and never wear them. I hope you get whats best for you and the room. Your in a great position to have a great table and enjoy snooker. Dont rush take your time and make sure you can have room around the table for things like seats or wall cushions to lean on and some where to put drinks ect. Nothing worse than playing a good snooker player and having them take a shot with a smaller cue because your room isnt big enough.

[Bonessi]

Checking on Wikipedia you need 29x20ft space to play optimum snooker on a full size table. Given it's 6ft wide, even if you were using smaller 5ft cues, to play with enough space for cueing properly you need a garage a minimum of 16ft wide and 22ft long and that only really allows for push shots when playing off the cushion, otherwise you're striking downwards and losing control of the cue ball too much.

I would think very carefully about the 12ft table if you are pushed for space. Personally, I couldn't go for a 10ft table either but that's personal choice.

Personally, I'd get an amazing 9 ball pool table or possibly a decent 8 ball table and keep the snooker for the club.

With pool tables you also have the opportunity to use extra space to stick a bar / seating in the garage, which your mates would prob appreciate as much as the game itself...

I love snooker myself, but after having a pool table in a room far too small to play properly a few years ago, I'd never compromise in that way again. You will hate it, I promise you.

[gbcasual]

We have a pool table in the office at work and it is in an area not big enough so even small cues are still angled to play some shots. Bugs us every time we play (which is pretty much every day).

Think I would also go for a pool table and bar, maybe a jukebox too, instead of squeezing a snooker table in.

[Laubi02]

well i was hoping to fit a snooker table AND a tiki bar! lol but no, maybe just a mini bar as tiki bars are expensive. my garage is 43ft long and 14ft wide apparently...but will do a proper measure if and when I move in.

I hate american pool so the other option would be an 8 ball but i find it way too easy

[Bonessi]

Originally Posted by Laubi02

I hate american pool so the other option would be an 8 ball but i find it way too easy

Def got the ability to play the long shots then!! I'm with you on American pool. As for 8 ball, all depends who you're playing ;-)

[Laubi02]

Originally Posted by Bonessi

Def got the ability to play the long shots then!! I'm with you on American pool. As for 8 ball, all depends who you're playing ;-)

yeah, well im no pro at snooker but Im generally ok with easy-ish shots. ITs the long potting and mastering the angles that I want to perfect hence why I wanted a full size table....oh and of course, I definately need practicing my positioning

[Laubi02]

I just a bit of precise calculating....

table apparently is actually 5ft10 (assuming excluding cushion) and cues are 4.83ft so a total space of 14.76ft.....hmmmmmm..........

[tonyrees687]

If your cueing action is correct it dont matter what size table or billiard game your playing ,pool or snooker the shot will be correct. You just need a good table and room around the table to be able to take the shot correctly. Otherwise its a waste of time. Your not going to be a better snooker /pool player if you cant play a shot properly with a wall in the way or using a smaller cue than your used to. I would rather have a boring game of pool ,than a bad game of snooker on a table that I cant accommodate.

[Bonessi]

Can't agree more with you tony. I think for the op need a minimum of 7-8 foot each size to play with a good degree of comfort.