Use masking tape to mask off the playing area in the room. Then walk around the room with a broom stick as if it were a cue. You ll quickly get the feel of what size is best for your room. The reason for the different size tables is to meet different needs. Pubs are usually short on room so most commonly you will find 7 tables there and pool halls want to stand out next to pubs so they usually have 9 tables.
Some people try to fit a large table in a small room by using short cue sticks.
Generally this is a bad idea. It s better to use standard cues with a smaller table. It s no fun to have a big table that can t accommodate your friends standard cue sticks. Cushions Cushions are the most important part of your pool table. They will determine how lively the table will play and for how long.