Modern interior of a spacious, bright room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, featuring contemporary artwork of jellyfish, a pool table, white chairs around a table, a black and gray rug, and decorative plants.

How to Choose the Right Pool Table

A simple guide to finding the perfect fit for your space, style, and how you play.

Chart comparing overall table sizes in feet with actual playing surface dimensions and minimum room sizes according to cue length.

Start with Your Space

What Should You Choose?

  • Tighter space? → 7’ table keeps gameplay comfortable

  • Most homes? → 8’ table is the best balance

  • Dedicated room? → 9’ table gives a full experience

What is the Best Pool Table Size for My Room?

Use this simple guide to see what fits comfortably in your space.

How will you use your table?

Different tables are better suited for different lifestyles.

  • Family & casual play → versatile, durable tables

  • Entertaining guests → style + presence matter most

  • Serious players → precision and consistency are key

👉 Choosing based on use ensures you’ll love your table long-term.

Playing pool on Olhausen Billiards pool table.

Match Your Home’s Style

Rustic Timber Ridge pool table and shuffleboard by Olhausen Billiards

Pierce modern pool table by presidential billiards.
Rustic pool tables Olhausen Billiards

Your table should feel like part of your home—not separate from it.

  • Traditional → warm, timeless

  • Modern → clean, minimal

  • Rustic → textured, inviting

  • Statement → bold, design-forward

👉 The right style turns your table into a true centerpiece

Understand Performance Differences

Not all tables play the same. If performance matters to you, it’s worth understanding the difference.

  • Recreational tables → great for everyday fun

  • Mid-range tables → balance of style and play

  • Performance tables → consistent, precise, tournament-quality

👉 We’ll help you feel the difference in-store.

Look at What it’s Made of

Quality construction affects both how your table looks and how it performs over time.

  • Solid wood vs engineered materials

  • Slate thickness and quality

  • Cushion performance and durability

👉 A well-built table lasts for decades—not just years.

Quality construction by Olhausen Billiards

Don’t Overlook Installation

Proper installation is essential for performance and longevity.

  • Professional leveling

  • Seamless slate installation

  • Correct cloth stretching

  • Long-term stability

👉 Our team handles everything, so your table plays perfectly from day one.

Professionals installing pool table in home

Still Deciding? Start Here

Each of our brands is designed for a different type of player and space:

  • Olhausen → timeless craftsmanship

  • Tournament Pro → performance-focused play

  • True Billiards → design-forward statement pieces

  • Presidential → modern and versatile

👉 Explore each option or visit our showroom to compare in person.

Find the Right Table With Confidence

Choosing the right table doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ll guide you through every step—from selection to installation.

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Modern West End Pool table Olhausen Billiards.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most homes are best suited for a 7’ or 8’ pool table, depending on room size and layout. Our team will help you determine the ideal fit.

  • Yes. We provide full professional installation, including slate assembly and leveling.

  • Yes. Select models are available to view in our showroom.

  • Yes. We serve Grand Rapids and the greater West Michigan area including Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing.

  • Yes. We offer special financing for all of our pool tables. Call or email us for details.