Small Pool Table Review

Small Pool Table Review

A small pool table is often the choice for many when playing any type of pool or billiards because they take up a lot less room than a standard pool table yet it doesn’t change the way you play pool or any other type of billiards. And playing pool at home will save you money too.

How Much Room Do You Need For a Small Pool Table?

If you don't have a lot of space in your home you can usually find a good area to put a small pool table into. They will fit into small rooms or in the corner of a large room. The usual size of a regulation pool table is 4 x 8 feet (1.22m x 2.44 m) which is a manageable room size and may not be regulation size depending on which one you pick if the measurements vary. Make sure to allow for plenty of room behind you to maneuver the pool cue stick.

You can get them smaller too such as the bar size below or still other measurements. They do come in even smaller sizes too and you can get very small or mini or miniature pool tables and folding and outdoor pool tables too.

It's not commonly known but the commercial, regulation, slate pool tables in pubs, bars, taverns and lounges are small pool tables. The pool table dimensions are usually 3.5 x 7 feet, the same as for the standard small pool table of which there are many other dimensions or sizes. They're usually coin operated pool tables. So of course you won't be needing this type of coin operated pool table at home.

Although you usually see rectangle small pool tables they do come in other shapes.  They can be round, in a zig zag pattern or even hexagonal.  Pool table legs can vary in number.  It all depends on the weight of the slate on the table and its thickness and the total size of the table.

You can find small pool tables with four, six or eight legs supporting them. There are some snooker (10 foot table - not a small table)  and billiards tables that are more exotic with a pedestal base instead of legs.

Small Pooltable Construction

However you'll find good construction so the small pool table legs support several beams that are needed to hold up the heavy slate. You want a full one-inch slate playing surface, if possible, that is diamond-honed and supported by the best lumber support beams.

Tables usually have drop pockets made of net or netting or may have a container of some type to hold the balls that have fallen into the pocket.

Small pool tables come in many different sizes although the most popular is the 4 x 8 size. There are many miniature pool tables, sometimes called mini pool tables and there are many kids small pool tables too.

Besides the shape that I mentioned they come in many different designs and colors.  The cloth or felt top is not always green and you can get many other colors. Most small pool tables come with the basic accessories you'll need such as balls, at least 2 cues or cue sticks or pool sticks or pool cues- depending on what you call them, a rail brush and some chalk.

You may want to buy your own pool stick of custom cue stick as the cue sticks that come with the table are standard. No guarantee they will help you pay pool or billiards better.

Most slate pool tables have smooth rubber tails, nice inlays and/or diamond inlays. They have good cushions or good cushioning throughout.  The more stylish pooltables fit nicely into a media room, game room or family room.

Many different woods and hardwoods are used in the manufacture of small pool tables walnut, cherry, oak, mahogany and cherry are the most common. You'll also find Brazilian cherry and African rosewood. 

The pooltable beds are made so they're resistant to warping, are sturdy and stable and have smooth rolling beds.

Small pool table beds have a wide range of prices. They'll cost more if you want one of the more exotic hardwoods. 

You'll probably want to buy some pool table supplies such as designer or cheap pool table lights to give you the best lighting for your game of pool or billiards. You must have good lights. Wave makes good lights. You may want extra pool table balls. You may get some chalk with your miniature or billiards table.

There are many small pool tables for sale online. You can get used small pool tables but I would be reluctant to buy used tables online. Craigslist may be a better choice for used pool tables so you can inspect it first for any damage or warping. It would be hard to ship back a used pool table if you were unhappy. Small pool tables are so much cheaper than the standard size. If at all possible buy a new small pool table. (Spanish: mesa de billar)

Small Pool Table Manufacturers

Pool table manufacturers and popular models include: Mizerak, Olhausen, Sportcraft, Fischer, Gandy, Imperial. AMF, American, American Heritage Billiards, Valley Blackcat, Connelly and Dufferin pool tables.

Small Pool Tables For Sale

You can buy custom pool tables also. Even though they're heavy they're commonly sold over the internet. Many local dealers don’t have small pooltables and if they do they cost considerably more. You can get the best deal and save money by buying small pool tables online and even discount or cheap pool tables for sale. They're easy to assemble and set up and don’t require any installation and you'll have it up in no time ready for your best game of pool or billiards. You won’t need any pool table movers. Pool Table Glossary and Pool Glossary - List of Terms

There are many pool table repair businesses set up now to repair or offer replacement of the felt or any other repairs that may be needed. Small Pool Table Questions To Ask 

The game of pool or pocket billiards requires precision. Small pool and billiard tables are generally engineered and built with precision in mind and will last for generations yet to come. Choose the best small pool table and customize it with the felt colors of your choice, pocket styles, and the best wood finish. Or you can match the finish of furniture you have now in your home. Quality small pool tables come with lifetime warranty. So make sure to check to see if there is a warranty and for how long. 

The pool table at the top of the page with red felt is only one example of a small pool table --it is 7 feet long with a ball return.  It's table Dimensions are 93in L x 53in W x 31in  and weighs 670 lbs.
Playing Surface Dimensions: 80in L x 40in W
3/4in One-piece Italian Slate
Has a sturdy, solid wood frame with charcoal, crystal flecked laminate.
Solid poplar hardwood top rails, diamond sights, and K66 dual-density cushion rails.
It features pool hall quality construction and a chic black look, red or wine colored cloth, chrome corners and has a matching trim for a sleek, modern contemporary appearance. It also features genuine one-piece Italian slate ground within 10/1000 of an inch for flatness and true ball roll and one-piece no hang up ball return chute - includes debris openings to let small objects drop through, this eliminates trapped balls.

Below - A very small pool table - 2 x 4 feet.