Archery Targets vs. Pool Tables
Comparing 2 standards across 18 specifications. 18 key differences identified.
Official target archery dimensions are governed by World Archery (WA Rules Book 3–Target Archery). In Olympic Recurve competition, archers shoot at a distance of 70 m (76.6 yd) at a 122 cm (48.0 in) target face divided into 10 concentric scoring rings across 5 standard colors (Gold, Red, Blue, Black, White). The central 10-ring has a diameter of 12.2 cm, with an inner X-ring of 6.1 cm.
Billiards and pool tables are standardized by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) and the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). Regulation American tournament tables (9-foot) have a playing surface of 100 × 50 in (254.0 × 127.0 cm; strict 2:1 ratio) with 1.0 in (25.4 mm) slate, corner pocket openings of 4.5–4.625 in, and use 2.25 in (57.15 mm) balls (5.5–6.0 oz). British pool uses 7-foot tables with 2.0 in balls, and Snooker uses 12-foot tables with 2.0625 in balls.
Specification Comparison Table
18 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Olympic Recurve Target Diameter
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122.0 cm (48.0 in at 70 m competition distance) | — |
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Compound Target Diameter
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80.0 cm (31.5 in / 6-ring spot at 50 m distance) | — |
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Indoor Archery Target Diameter
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40.0 cm (15.75 in at 18 m indoor distance) | — |
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122 cm Target 10-Ring Diameter
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12.2 cm (4.80 in gold center) | — |
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122 cm Target X-Ring Diameter
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6.1 cm (2.40 in inner tie-breaker ring) | — |
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Target Face Ring Width
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6.1 cm (uniform increment per scoring zone on 122 cm) | — |
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Target Center Height (from Ground)
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130.0 cm (51.2 in ±5 cm to gold center) | — |
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Target Butt Incline Angle
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10–15 degrees backward tilt from vertical | — |
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9-Foot Tournament Playing Area
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— | 254.0 × 127.0 cm (100.0 × 50.0 in; exact 2:1 ratio) |
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8-Foot Pro Playing Area
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— | 233.7 × 116.8 cm (92.0 × 46.0 in) |
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7-Foot Bar / Pub Playing Area
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— | 193.0 × 96.5 cm (76.0 × 38.0 in) |
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Playing Bed Slate Thickness
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— | 2.54 cm (1.00 in 3-piece precision-ground diamond-honed slate) |
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Table Height (Floor to Bed)
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— | 74.3–78.7 cm (29.25–31.0 in) |
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Corner Pocket Mouth Width
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— | 11.43–11.75 cm (4.50–4.625 in WPA pro tournament cut) |
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Side Pocket Mouth Width
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— | 12.70–13.02 cm (5.00–5.125 in) |
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American Pool Ball Diameter
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— | 57.15 mm (2.250 in / 156–170 g / 5.5–6.0 oz) |
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British Pool Ball Diameter
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— | 50.80 mm (2.000 in with 1.875 in cue ball) |
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Snooker Ball Diameter
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— | 52.50 mm (2.0625 in on 12 × 6 ft table) |