Chinese pool table
Chinese 8 ball pool
Is pool your thing, but would you like a little more of a challenge? Then Chinese pool is really something for you!
What is Chinese Pool?
Chinese pool is 8-ball like it is played on a normal 9ft pool table, but the rules are slightly different. The Chinese 8-ball pool rules of the KNBB can be found here.
So what makes Chinese pool more challenging?
A Chinese pool table is actually a snooker table, the table is therefore equipped with a snooker cloth. Because the hairs of a snooker cloth face one way, the ball is not slowed down and therefore rolls a lot faster and further. The Chinese pool table also has smaller pockets, but the normal size pool balls of 57.2 mm are played, which makes potting a lot more difficult.
What do you need to play Chinese pool?
To play Chinese pool you first need a Chinese pool table. You also need pool cues, an 8-ball triangle and 57.2 mm pool balls.
How much space do you need for a Chinese pool table?
A Chinese pool table has a playing field of +/- 254 x 127 cm. To be able to play pool well you need about 1.5 meters around the table, we assume the size of the playing field. In the case of a Chinese pool table, you therefore need a playing area of at least 554 x 427 cm.
Buy a Chinese pool table online
At Buffalo you can easily order the Chinese pool table online. The Chinese pool table has a delivery time of 6 to 8 weeks. It is possible to have the Chinese pool table installed by our professional installers. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our pool table experts are happy to help you.