Olhausen Pool Table FAQ: 8ft vs 7ft, Accu-Fast, and What I Learned Before Buying

I'm the office administrator for a ~200-person company. I manage purchasing for everything from conference room chairs to break room supplies—roughly $150,000 a year across a dozen vendors, and I report to both operations and finance. When the VP asked me to look into an Olhausen pool table for our new game room, I treated it like any other vendor selection: specs, room dimensions, delivery, and whether the thing would actually survive daily use.

This article is the FAQ I wish I'd had. It covers the Olhausen pool table 8ft vs 7ft question, what Accu-Fast actually means, and a few things that showed up in my search results that I didn't expect—including Oaks Amusement Park photos, of all things.

Bottom line: Olhausen makes great tables, but 'great' depends on your room, your players, and your budget. Here's what to ask before you buy.

Is an Olhausen pool table worth it for a business?

Yes—if you're not running a coin-op pool hall. I recommend Olhausen for offices, hotels, bars with light-to-moderate play, and family entertainment centers that want a table that looks good and plays well. The Accu-Fast cushion system is not just marketing; according to Olhausen (olhausen.com), it's a tuned cushion profile designed for consistent rebound. In our office, that matters more than I expected. People blame the table when balls roll off, so a table with tighter, more predictable cushions means fewer complaints.

But here's the honest limitation: if your floor is packed with league players every night or if you need a quarter-operated table that can take a beating, Olhausen may not be the best fit. That's not a knock. It's just a different product category. At least, that's been my experience with commercial-grade versus premium recreational equipment.

Olhausen pool table 8ft or 7ft: which one should I pick?

This was the hardest decision for me. The Olhausen pool table 8ft is the standard full-size table, and it plays with more subtlety than a 7ft. But size isn't about looks—it's about room clearance. A common rule of thumb, which you'll see on most manufacturer room-size charts, is that you need at least five feet of clearance on each side to swing a standard 58-inch cue. Our game room is about 15 by 16 feet, so an 8ft table would have been tight at both ends. I ended up ordering a 7ft Olhausen pool table, and I don't regret it. It still plays very well, and players have enough room to shoot without hitting the wall.

If you have more space—say, a room that's at least 13 feet wide and 17 feet long—the 8ft is a better choice. It gives you a more 'real' pool feel and more room for bank shots. If your space is tight or you need to move the table through narrow doorways, the 7ft is the practical pick. (Should mention: 7ft tables are also easier to install in basements or rooms with stairs.)

What does Accu-Fast actually mean?

Accu-Fast is Olhausen's proprietary cushion system. It's a fuller-profile rubber compound that gives the cue ball a quicker, more consistent response off the rails. If you've ever played on a table where the ball dies after hitting the rail, you'll know why this matters. Our maintenance guy said it reminded him of tournament tables from years ago. I can't verify that claim, but I can say the table plays lively.

For a business, the practical benefit is fewer 'the table is broken' complaints. The cushions are also wrapped in Simonis 860 cloth, which is the kind of cloth used in professional events. That's a genuine selling point, not just a name.

What about delivery, setup, and maintenance?

This is where a lot of buyers underestimate the cost. An Olhausen pool table is heavy. You're not going to assemble it like a console table. In January 2025, I got quotes from three local dealers for delivery and setup: $350 to $550 depending on stairs, leveling, and whether they had to remove doors. (Based on those dealer quotes; verify current pricing in your area.) You also need to hold off on floor leveling—actually, no. That's a contractor thing. The table needs a level surface, and most installers will shim the legs. Our installers spent about an hour getting it perfectly level.

Maintenance is simple but non-negotiable: brush the cloth regularly, clean the cushions occasionally, and protect the table from direct sunlight. Oh, and don't buy a table cover that doesn't fit. (A too-small cover is almost worse than no cover because it leaves the ends exposed.)

Can I buy a 9ft Olhausen instead of an 8ft or 7ft?

You can, but I'd only do it if you have a dedicated game room that's at least 18 by 14 feet. A 9ft table is tournament size. It's also a bigger investment and a bigger pain to move. For a typical office or hotel lounge, an 8ft or 7ft Olhausen is the sweet spot. If you don't have a large room, don't let a salesperson talk you into a 9ft. That's the 'honest limitation' part of my job.

Why did Oaks Amusement Park photos show up in my Olhausen search?

This is a real thing, and I'm still somewhat puzzled by it. When I searched for 'Olhausen pool table 8ft,' my results included a mix of retailer pages and historical photos—including Oaks Amusement Park photos. My best guess is that somewhere in the ride and game room history at Portland's Oaks Park, there are archived photos of Olhausen tables, so the search engine links them. I've never fully understood the connection. If someone out there knows the full story, I'd love to hear it.

If you're seeing the same thing, you're not going crazy. Just ignore the photos and focus on the table specs.

Okay, but what about rowing machines and lat pulldowns?

This is the other half of my purchasing life. I manage fitness equipment too, so I've read more rowing machine reviews than I can count, and I've fielded the question 'what is a good lat pulldown weight?' more times than I can remember. My answer is always the same: it depends on the person, just like pool table size depends on the room. If you're buying an Olhausen table and some people in your office also want fitness gear, separate the budgets. A pool table is furniture; a rower is exercise equipment. Don't let a rowing machine review influence a table decision.

So, what would I buy again?

If I had to do it over, I'd still order a 7ft Olhausen pool table for our space. If the room were bigger, I'd go with an Olhausen pool table 8ft. Either way, I'd budget for professional setup and skip the cheap accessories. There's no single 'best' table for everyone. The goal is to match the table to the room and the players who'll use it.

That's the same approach I use for rowing machine reviews and lat pulldown advice: figure out the situation first, then make a recommendation. If this FAQ helped, great. If you still have questions, measure your room before you do anything else.