A standard snooker table is a specific size table used for playing snooker, a cue sport popular in the UK and other parts of the world. Here are the key details:
Dimensions
- Playing Area: The playing area of a standard snooker table is 11 feet 8.5 inches by 5 feet 10 inches (356.9 cm by 177.8 cm).
- Table Size : This size is often rounded and referred to as a 12-foot table, which is the standard full-size snooker table.
- Height : The height from the floor to the top of the cushion rail is between 2 feet 9.5 inches and 2 feet 10.5 inches (85.1 cm to 88.9 cm).
Features
- Cushions : The cushions are typically made of vulcanized rubber, ensuring that the balls rebound consistently.
- Pockets : There are six pockets on a snooker table, one at each corner and one at the midpoint of each long side.
- Baize : The playing surface is covered with a green woolen cloth known as baize, providing a smooth and consistent roll for the balls.
Accessories
- Balls : Snooker uses 22 balls, including one cue ball, fifteen red balls, and six colored balls (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black).
- Cues : Players use a cue stick to strike the cue ball, which in turn hits the other balls to score points.
- Triangle : A triangular frame is used to rack the red balls at the start of the game.
Maintenance
- Leveling : The table must be perfectly level to ensure fair play. This often involves adjustable legs or a leveling system beneath the table.
- Cloth Care : The baize cloth needs regular brushing and ironing to maintain its condition and performance.
A standard snooker table is a significant investment, requiring substantial space and maintenance, making it suitable primarily for dedicated game rooms and snooker clubs.