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Mini Pool Tables Great Alternative For Small Spaces

Lots of families these days are looking for good activities to participate in and enjoy together. And, this is becoming more and more important to parents as they try to engage their children in things that will draw them away from the computer or video games, which tend to isolate them instead of helping them integrate with the family. Playing billiards together as a family can be one great way to accomplish this end. For families who don’t have the room, or the budget for a full size pool table, mini pool tables can be an excellent option.

Mini tables make good small gameroom accessories and also are popular for kids rooms, dorm rooms, and company break rooms. There are even models of these mini billiards tables that are high-end and which would fit right into the office of an executive who wants a bit of diversion during the day or a interesting conversational item.

There are many different styles of mini pool tables available from both general retailers and also specialty stores. There are many choices in quality, materials, and sizes that all affect the pricing. Most all of these mini tables feature a playing surface that is covered with the same felt used on standard-sized pool tables, giving them both the look and the feel of a real billiards table.

While the diameter of pool balls for standard size American pool tables is 2.25 inches, the balls for mini tables are 1.5 inches in diameter. The balls for the mini tables are numbered just like the standard billiards balls.

Just as the balls are smaller, the pool cues are also shorter in length. However, the length varies somewhat depending on the manufacturer. There are different standards of sizing set for the mini billiard tables and for the larger billiard pool tables. In general, the cues for these mini tables are between 36 and 42 inches long.

The two most common sizes of mini pool tables are 44 inches long by 29 inches wide and 36 inches long by 20 inches wide. Some models have short legs making the overall height about 8 inches and these models are intended to be used on a table top. There are also free-standing models that stand at waist height and which have legs that are either foldable or collapsible for easy storage in small spaces.

Even for those who have a full size pool table, mini tables can come in handy. Many times when the adults are involved in playing a competitive game of pool, the kids want to join in the fun. But, depending on the age, it can be very difficult for young children to see well enough to play and to handle the full size cue sticks. With a mini pool table nearby, the kids can practice their skills and look forward to the day when they too can play at the “big table.” And, mom and dad can also relax knowing that the kids won’t damage the expensive full size table.

Almost all mini pool tables are sold as part of a complete package that will provide all the pool table accessories that you will need to start enjoying miniature billiards with the family. The accessories that come with the tiny table include the cue sticks, usually two, the cue ball and the colored ball set, the triangle to rack up the balls, the chalk and the brush for cleaning the felt. Just add the players, adequate pool table lights, some good background music, some yummy snacks and you can kick off a new tradition for family game nights.

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