Snooker Table Vs. Pool Table

Snooker and pool are similar games. The basic concept behind each game is that a number of balls must be knocked into one of six holes on a table by the player. While the tables used for playing both games are similar, there are a number of slight difference between the two table types.

Size

Pool tables are generally eight feet long, while tournament tables are nine feet long. Snooker tables are longer than this, with American snooker tables having a length of 10 feet and British tables having a length of 12 feet.

Pockets

The pockets on a snooker table are all the same size, and are all smaller than pool pockets. The corner pockets on a pool table are actually smaller then the table's side pockets. Additionally, the sides of a snooker table pocket create a "curved gateway" which leads into the pocket. The pockets of a pool table do not have this shape.

Cushions

Pool tables have different cushions than snooker tables. Most pool tables use a "V-shaped" cushion while classic Snooker tables use a "L-shaped" cushion. These cushions are located on the side of the pool table, between the pockets.

Height

Classic snooker tables are generally two inches higher than both American snooker tables or any pool tables.

Cloth

The cloth on pool and snooker tables is different as well. Snooker table cloth is generally fuzzier than pool table cloth, which makes for much more forceful shots in a snooker game.