Originally Posted by DukeSkywalker

I just bought an 8.
you need 13' 3 inches from edge of pool tabel to wall for a 4 x 8 playing area and 25 ft long room. 9 is regulation, but the only place you will see that is in a pool hall. Even with an 8 you need a big room for the most part. i would go with an 8 with 3/4 in slate. You can get something nice between 3-5k usd.
I got mine at the game room. i dunno if they have a website.

Duke