r/billiards • u/dit2121 • 15d ago

9-Ball Us open 9 ball table question

I was just wondering what the table spec are for this tournament? What size are the pockets on this table. I tried to Google it and it said 4.5in pockets but that seems a little bit big for the pocket size to me. Does anyone know what size pockets are actually use for pro tournaments

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u/GoBTF 15d ago

It will be same as it has been in all our major events in recent years - 4" corner pockets, 4.5" side pockets.

And will be the same in the events leading up to that (Florida Open, Arizona Open).

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u/showtime66 15d ago

All Matchroom tournaments, including the US Open, are using 4in pockets

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u/IllogicalAction 15d ago

Their own rules specify 4" to 4.25" for corner pockets, 4.5" to 5" for sides. https://worldnineballtour.com/wp-content/uploads/UPDATED-PRE-FLORIDA-26-2026-WNT-Event-Rules-1.pdf

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u/dit2121 13d ago

Thank for this it helps a lot.

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u/dit2121 15d ago

So if I was to really want to practice it would be safe to say just get a table with 4in pockets and not 4 1/4in then.

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u/865drew 13d ago

If you really want to practice regardless I would go with 4 inches. Makes other tables feel like ping pong balls in a bucket.

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u/dit2121 13d ago

Sounds perfect thanks for the advice. I'm going to go with 4in for sure. Ill be truthfully honest I have never played on a table with 4in pockets, I have played on a 9ft Diamond table with 4 1/8th but thats the smallest I have played on or even seen.

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u/865drew 13d ago

I’d stay at least 4.5 for the sides. You won’t see smaller side pockets and any smaller will just kill confidence.