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8 Ball Rack
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Welcome to Bad Dog's billiard parlor. Here you can find information on local parlors in the Northern Virginia area, some general billard information, and links to various billiard WEB sites. This includes national organizations, local billiard parlors on the WEB, and manufacturer's around the country for your hardware needs.

As for myself, I have been shooting pool on and off since I was 13 years old. My parents bought the family a pool table as to occupy our spare time instead of trouble. Not that it really did the job, but we were all thankfull anyway. Especially for brothers who used it as a female socialization tool. Which I thank them for teaching me! You would not believe some of the crazy things I've bet, Heather! Some won and paid off and others stll owned, and some lost and all paid.

As for my pool ability, well thats questionable. I currently play on a Local APA League shooting EIGTH BALL on team called SATAN'S BREW (43803) at FAST EDDIES FAIRFAX VA on THURSDAY NIGHT. I am currently ranked as a 4. I own a custom Meucci cue (97-15) weighing in at 20.5 onces. I try my best to get out and play, but I like so many things!


M I N I M U M   S P A C E   R E Q U I R E M E N T S

"A" is area required for 48" cue.
"B" is area required for 52" cue.
"C" is area required for 58" cue.

Space  
3' x 6' Table    (Playing Area: 32" x 64")
  A - 11'x13½'
  B - 11½'x14'
  C - 12½'x15'
3½' x 7' Table    (Playing Area: 38" x 76")
  A - 11½'x14½'
  B - 12'x15'
  C - 13'x16'
4' x 8' Table    (Playing Area: 44" x 88")
  A - 12'x15½'
  B - 12½'x16'
  C - 13½'x17'
4' x 8' Table    (Playing Area: 46" x 92")
  A - 12'x16'
  B - 12½'x16½'
  C - 13½'x17½'
4½' x 9' Table    (Playing Area: 50" x 100")
  A - 12½'x16½'
  B - 13'x17'
  C - 14'x18'

B I L L I A R D   S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Table Sizes
  • P O C K E T   B I L L I A R D   T A B L E S:    4 x 8 :: 4 1/2 x 9
  • C A R O M   B I L L I A R D   T A B L E S:    4 1/2 x 9 :: 5 x 10
  • A M E R I C A N   S N O O K E R   T A B L E S:    4 1/2 x 9 :: 5 x 10
Playing Area
Measured from the cloth covered nose of cushion rubber to the opposite cushion rubber, both width and length:
  • 4  x  8   T A B L E:    Playing Area of 44" X 88"
  • 4  x  8   T A B L E:    Playing Area of 46" X 92"
  • 4 1/2  x  9   T A B L E:    Playing Area of 50" X 100"
  • 5  x  10   T A B L E:    Playing Area of 56" X 112"
Table Bed Height
The table bed playing surface, when measured from the bottom of the table leg, will be 29 1/4 minimum to 30 1/4 maximum.
Pocket Openings and Measurements
Pocket billiard tables: pocket openings are measured at two points:
  • The first being measured between opposing cushion noses where the direction changes into the pocket (tip to tip). This is called the mouth.
  • The second point of measurement is at the narrowest point at the back of the facing. This is called the throat.
  • Corner Pocket
    • Mouth:  4 7/8" Min 5 1/8" Max
    • Throat:  4" Min 4 1/4" Max
  • Side Pocket
    • Mouth:  5 3/8" Min 5 5/8" Max
    • Throat:  4 3/8" Min 4 7/8" Max
V E R T I C A L   P O C K E T   A N G L E

12 +, or -1 degree

S H E L F

The shelf is measured from the center of the imaginary line that goes from one side of the mouth to the other where the nose of the cushion changes direction to the center of the vertical cut of the slate pocket radius.
Corner Pocket  1 5/8" Min 1 7/8" Max
Side Pocket  0" Min 3/8" Max

D R O P   P O I N T   S L A T E   R A D I U S

The pocket radius measured from the vertical cut of the slate to the playing surface.
Drop Point Slate Radius  1/8" Radius Min 1/4" Radius Max

Playing Bed
The playing surface must be capable, either by its own strength or a combination of its strength and that of the table baseframe, of maintaining an overall flatness within a tolerance of .020" lengthwise and .010" across the width. Further, this surface should have an additional deflection not to exceed .030" when loaded with a concentrated static force of 200 pounds at its center. If more than one slab is employed, the slab joints must be in the same plane within .005" after leveling and shimming. The bed must be covered with a fabric, the major portion of which is made of wool, with proper tension to avoid unwanted ball roll-off. Commercial tables must have a 1" - 3 piece set of slate with a wooden frame minimum 3/4" attached to slate. All playing surfaces must be secured to base frame with screws or bolts.
Cushion
Rubber cushions should be triangular in shape and molded with the conventional K-66 profile with a base of 1 3/16" and a nose height of 1", with control fabric molded to the top and base area of the cushion. On carom billiard tables, the triangular k-55 profile cushion is to be maintained, with the control fabric on the underside of the cushion to effect a slower rebound action. On snooker tables, the triangular k66 profile or L-shaped snooker cushion is to be used. The balance of the rail section to which the rubber cushion is glued should be of hardwood construction and attached to the slate bed with a minimum of three (3) heavy duty, threaded rail bolts per rail.
Balls
Molded and finished in a perfect sphere, with both dynamic and static balance, in the following weights and diameters and used in the following games. Diameter tolerance of .005".
  • P O C K E T   B I L L I A R D S   B A L L S
    • Weight:   5 1/2 to 6 oz.
    • Diameter:   2 1/4"
  • C A R O M   B A L L S
    • Weight:   7 to 7 1/2 oz.
    • Diameter:   2 27/64" :: 2 3/8" :: 2 7/16"
  • S N O O K E R   B A L L S
    • Weight:   5 to 5 1/2 oz.
    • Diameter:   2 1/8" :: 2 1/16"
Pocket Billiard Cues
T I P   W I D T H:    9mm minimum - 14 mm maximum
W E I G H T:    No Mimimum - 25 oz. Maximum
L E N G T H:    40 inches Minimum - No Maximum
F E R R U L E:    If of a metal material, may not be more than 1 inch in length.
T I P:    The cue tip on any stick used to perform a legal jump shot must be composed of either a leather or synthetic leather material.


B I L L I A R D   L I N K S

Organizations
Greater Washington DC Area APA www.teamapa.com
American Poolplayers Association, Inc. www.poolplayers.com
Billiard Congress of America www.bca-pool.com
Women's Professional Billiard Association www.wpba.com
United States Professional Pool Players Association www.upatour.org
United States Pool Players Association (USPPA) www.usppa.com
The American Cuemakers Association www.cuemakers.org
Local Billiard Parlors
Fast Eddie's Billiard Cafe (703) 660-9444 Alexandria
Happi Billiards & Cafe (703) 750-2011 Annandale
Myung Dong Restaurant & Billiards (703) 642-2211 Annandale
The Cue Club (703) 941-7665 Annandale
Car Pool (703) 941-6001 Arlington
Champion Billiards Cafe (703) 521-3800 Arlington
Continental Bar & Billiards (703) 465-7675 Arlington
Hicue Billiard (703) 892-2874 Arlington
Shark Club Billiards Cafe (703) 266-1888 Centreville
Bridges Billiards & Grill (703) 227-7665 Fairfax
Fast Eddie's Billiard Cafe (703) 385-7529 Fairfax
Shark Club Billiards Cafe (703) 641-8888 Falls Church
Breakers Billiards Cafe (703) 713-0021 Herndon
I Planet (703) 793-6233 Herndon
Rack 'N Roll Billiard Club (703) 330-1414 Manassas
Whetzel's Billiards (703) 330-5661 Manassas
Carpool (571) 203-7995 Reston
Fast Eddie's Billiard Cafe (703) 912-7529 Springfield
Hard Times Cafe (703) 912-7529 Springfield
Q Ball Billiards (703) 913-0353 Springfield
Great Wall Billiards (703) 866-7788 Springfield
Eight Ball (703) 773-8888 Sterling
First Break Cafe (703) 444-2551 Sterling
East Coast Billiards (703) 490-5504 Woodbridge
Gators Billiards & Cafe (703) 670-8079 Woodbridge
Local Billiard Supplies
Factory Discount Billiards Supply (703) 916-9292 Alexandria
The Pool Table Store (703) 721-9740 Alexandria
Champion Billiard Supply (703) 521-4670 Arlington
Conn Billiard Supply Company (703) 522-2492 Arlington
Steve & Son Billiard Supply (703) 560-6850 Falls Church
Champion Billiard Supply (703) 631-8800 Manassas
Champion Billiard Supply (703) 444-6499 Sterling
Premium Spas & Billiards (703) 444-7020 Sterling
Higgins Billiard Supply (703) 492-7665 Woodbridge
Internet Billiard Supplies
Budget Billiards (877) 861-4617 www.budgetbilliards.com
Cue Sight (877) 283-7444 www.cuesight.com
Cue Store (888) 283-7867 www.cuestore.com
Cheap Cues (866) 826-9602 www.cheapcues.com
Hawley's Billiards (800) 938-3000 www.hawleys.com
oZone Billiards (866) 481-7665 www.ozonebilliards.com
Pool Dawg (866) 843-3294 www.pooldawg.com
Shooters Billiards (315) 247-5254 www.shootersbilliards.com
The Billiards Zone (800) 517-8889 www.billiard-zone.com
The Billiard Warehouse (888) 809-7665 www.billiardwarehouse.com
Triangle Billiards (800) 544-2727 www.tribilliards.com
Custom Cues
DP (Dale Perry) Custom Cues (904) 215-7161 www.dpcues.com
Meucci (662) 895-4244 www.meuccicues.com
Samsara Cues (701) 776-7240 www.samsaracues.com
Viking Cue (608) 271-5155 www.vikingcue.com
Yahoo Links
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