American Pool Tables

American pool tables for sale in the UK

Also see pool dining tables, outdoor pool tables, coin-operated pool tables, slate pool tables and, for the game played in UK pubs, English pool tables.

How is an American pool table different from an English one?

American tables are built for a different game. They use larger balls, wider pockets and bigger tables, so the two aren't interchangeable.

For a fuller explanation, read English vs American Pool Tables: What's the Difference.

What size is an American pool table?

American tables are named by their approximate length. On the tables we sell, the playing areas are:

• 7ft: 198 × 99cm or 200 × 100cm on most tables.
• 8ft: 224 × 112cm.
• 9ft: 254 × 127cm, the full tournament size.

The cabinet adds to that. A 9ft SAM Regenta, for example, measures 280 × 153cm outside.

How much room do you need for an American pool table?

You need room to cue from every side, so the room size depends on the length of your cues. These are the room sizes given on our SAM, Buffalo, Dynamic and Rasson product pages:

Measure from the nearest obstacle, such as a radiator or sofa, not just wall to wall. A shorter cue for the odd shot near a wall is fine, but if you'd need short cues all round, a smaller table will play better.

Should you buy a 7ft, 8ft or 9ft American pool table?

• 7ft is the easiest fit for a home and the size you'll find in many bars. It needs a room of about 16'4″ × 13'1″ with full-length cues.
• 8ft is the bigger home size, if your room is at least about 17'2″ × 13'6″. Many of our tables, including the Dynamic Triumph and Heemskerk Baltimore, come in both 7ft and 8ft.
• 9ft is the full tournament size and needs a dedicated games room of about 18'2″ × 14'0″.

If you're between two sizes, send us your room measurements and we'll check the fit before you order.

Compare American pool tables

A sample of tables across the range, using the specifications from each product page.

Are American pool tables slate bed?

42 of the 47 tables here have a slate bed, from 18mm to 30mm thick where the thickness is stated. The exceptions are the Heemskerk Solid Feet, which has an MDF bed; the Dynamic Diner, which has a composite board; and the outdoor Cornilleau Hyphen, Classic and Origin, which have weatherproof board or HPL composite surfaces.

Slate comes in one piece or three. A one-piece bed, as on the SAM Royal Class and Magno, has no joins. A three-piece bed, as on the Buffalo, Rasson and most Dynamic tables, comes in smaller sections, which can make it easier to get through a narrow hallway or doorway. Either way, check the route into the room before ordering: the 9ft tables in the comparison above weigh from 350kg to 720kg.

American pool dining, outdoor and coin-operated tables

• Dining: tables such as the Dynamic Mozart, Buffalo Harlem, Rasson Penelope II and the SAM Classic, Vienna, Madrid and Oporto take a dining top. See pool dining tables.
• Outdoor: the SAM Tempo and the Cornilleau Hyphen, Classic and Origin are built for the garden. See outdoor pool tables.
• Coin-operated: the SAM Magno, Dynamic Premier, WIK Viking and SAM Tempo can take payment per game. See coin-operated pool tables.

Is delivery and installation included?

Delivery is included on most tables to mainland England and Wales, and installation is included on most American and premium slate-bed tables. Deliveries involving stairs carry an extra charge. Each product page shows exactly what's included, and the full terms are in our Delivery & Installation policy.

American pool table FAQs

How much does an American pool table cost?

Our slate-bed American tables start at £2,395 for the Buffalo Eliminator II. The Heemskerk Solid Feet, with an MDF bed, is £2,329, and the 9ft SAM Regenta is £12,600.

What are the dimensions of an 8ft American pool table?

The playing area is 224 × 112cm. Outside, the cabinet is usually around 252–254 × 140–142cm, for example on the Buffalo Eliminator II and SAM Royal Class.

Can I play English pool on an American table?

Not properly. English balls are smaller than American ones, and the wider American pockets and larger table change the game, so buy the table for the game you'll play most.

Do you sell used American pool tables?

No. Every table we sell is new.