Pool table pocket sizes are an important part of the game. They influence the ball’s ability to bounce off the pocket. They vary depending on the style of your table. They can range from 4.5 to 6.25 inches wide to as big as five inches. American pool table pocket openings should measure between 4.5 and 6.62 inches. Corner pockets and the center pockets should measure five to six and a quarter inches. The pocket's vertical angle should be between 12-14 degrees. English pool tables often have rounded pockets. This allows for better ball bounce and produces more challenging shots.
American pool tables have larger pockets
American pool tables generally have larger pockets than English ones. A standard American pool table will have pockets that are between three and four inches in depth. This makes it easier to play fast with bigger balls. The American versions also feature pockets that are straight cut in the middle, instead of full corner pockets.
There is also a difference in the shape of American and English pools tables. American pool tables' pockets are rectangular in shape, while English pools tables have long pockets. These shapes are determined according to the ball's distance from the pocket. For the corner pockets, the angle is approximately two thirds of the ball's width, while the centre pockets are half an inch narrower.
An American pool table also runs faster than an English table because the balls used are larger. This is because English pool balls are often smaller and can easily be lost in the pockets. Because of the greater contact point between the pockets and the balls, English pool balls react in a different way to the pockets. American-style tables also have larger pockets that are great for competition 8 or 9-ball games.
Modern pool tables have the same size pockets
The opening of the pockets varies slightly depending on the size of the table. For example, an 8' table will have a wider opening than a 4' one. American pool tables also use slightly different pocket shapes than their British and European counterparts. In America, the standard pocket is 142 degrees straight, while an English table features a more rounded shoulder and a more narrow entrance.
Make sure you choose a similar-sized pool table when buying one. Although the table length is approximately seven feet, there are many different sizes. Coin-op and bar tables are smaller than this, but these are extremely rare. The standard size pool table includes a droppocket and a balls return. The dimensions of the pockets will vary depending on where you live and what era it is.
A pool table's materials can have a significant impact on its performance. American tables are known for having thicker sectional tiles. These are typically made out of two or three pieces that are sealed with special hard wax. English pool tables use only one piece, which is 21mm thick, and they are made out of just one slate.