Shuffleboard FAQs

What is the standard table size for shuffleboard?

The answer to this question has changed over the years. When shuffleboard was known as shovel-board in 16th-century England, the tables used to play it were about 30 feet long. In the 20th century, shuffleboard table sizes gradually decreased from 32 feet to 28 feet to the current tournament standard of 22 feet.

However, home shuffleboard tables are an entirely different matter. Few people have rec rooms that can accommodate a 22-foot long shuffleboard table, so most home shuffleboard tables are between 9 feet and 14 feet long.

Shuffleboard courts, in case you were wondering, are supposed to be 6 feet wide and 52 feet long, though only 39 of those feet are actual playing surface.

Which shuffleboard table wax is best?

For beginners, slower waxes will be better. The shuffleboard table wax you use will play a huge role in how much control you have over your pucks. We recommend beginners start by purchasing a slow speed wax and a medium speed wax. That way you can alter your game play whenever you like, and when you feel up to the challenge you can move on to fast wax.

Remember also that the shorter the shuffleboard table, the faster the wax will seem. A medium speed wax might be as fast as you want to get on a nine or 12-foot shuffleboard table.

What sort of upkeep will my shuffleboard table require?

Shuffleboard tables are built to last, and with today's polymer surfaces, even regular refinishing is a thing of the past. We recommend cleaning your shuffleboard once a month with a good shuffleboard cleaner or glaze. This will prevent wax and silicone spray from building up. A shuffleboard board wipe will help you keep the playing field clean.

Always use shuffleboard wax when you play, following all application instructions on the bottle. Using a shuffleboard silicone spray will keep the table lubricated while also cutting down on the amount of wax you use.