They are an important part in 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 tables have pocket openings between 4.5 to 4.625 inches. The pockets in the corners and centre should be 5 to 5 and a 1/2 inches. The pocket should be angled vertically between 12 and 14. English pool tables have pockets that are rounded. This gives the ball a greater bounce and makes it more difficult to hit.
American pool tables come with bigger pockets
American pool tables generally have larger pockets than English ones. American pool tables will typically have pockets measuring between three to four inches in depth. This allows you to play faster with larger balls. American versions feature straight-cut pockets in the middle of the ball, as opposed to full corners.
The shape of the American and English pool tables is another difference. An American pool table's pockets are rectangular while those at an English table have oblong pockets. These shapes are based on the ratio of the ball to the pocket. For the corner pockets, the angle of the ball is approximately two-thirds the width of the ball, while the center pockets are about half an inch wider.
Due to the larger balls, an American pool table is much more efficient than an English pool one. Because English pool balls are smaller and more easily lost in the pockets, this is important. Because of the greater contact point between the pockets and the balls, English pool balls react in a different way to the pockets. Additionally, American-style tables have wider pocket openings that are ideal for competition 8 and nine-ball games.
Modern pool tables have the same size pockets
The table's size will impact the size of your pockets. For example, an 8' table will have a wider opening than a 4' one. American pool tables have different pocket shapes from their European and British counterparts. In America, the standard pocket is 142 degrees straight, while an English table features a more rounded shoulder and a more narrow entrance.
You should choose a pool table that is the same size as your current one. There are many types of pool tables, with the average size being seven feet in length. The table size of coin-op, bar and other tables is smaller than that, but these are extremely rare. A standard pool table has a drop pocket and a return. The sizes of the pockets vary depending on the country and the era.
A pool table's materials can have a significant impact on its performance. American tables have thicker sectional slates. These are often made from two or three pieces of slate that have been sealed with special wax. English pool tables are made from 21mm thick slate and only one piece.