[jaime_lion]

So I saw someone say pool was dying and I googled. It does look like the popularity of pool is decreasing. Do you think pool will die out entirely? Also I am curious what is the average age of pool players in your area? I am 31 so lets use that for an arbitrary line. How many people are older or younger than 31?

Thanks for the info.

[Buzzard II]

Significantly more than 2x31.

[HNTFSH]

I see from 23 to 73. It's a game IMO that often skips the busier years of life (career, kids, etc.) and comes back around when that settles out.

Lotsa young guys play leagues early in their pool career. And then the ones that grew up playing on home tables, etc.

It's just hard to make money owning a hall. Between what I put in the digital juke box and tip the bartender (for a couple waters over 4 hours) it comes out to at least twice what the table time was.

[JT4Annapolis]

I agree with "HNTFSH" I see mostly younger and older than you. Like me a lot of people take a 10 year break when they have kids. I dont feel like pool is dying but a lot of 9' tables being replaced by bar boxes for sure.

[garczar]

Originally Posted by jaime_lion

So I saw someone say pool was dying and I googled. It does look like the popularity of pool is decreasing. Do you think pool will die out entirely? Also I am curious what is the average age of pool players in your area? I am 31 so lets use that for an arbitrary line. How many people are older or younger than 31?

Thanks for the info.

You planning on opening a place? Just curious as to why you ask this. Where i play there are FAR more over 30 than under.

[jaime_lion]

Originally Posted by garczar

You planning on opening a place? Just curious as to why you ask this. Where i play there are FAR more over 30 than under.

Nope just curious. Just kind of seeing if I have picked a hobby I wont be able to do in 5 years or such because it has "died". I have this weird knack for picking things as hobbies that are obscure at least for where I live.

[garczar]

Originally Posted by jaime_lion

Nope just curious. Just kind of seeing if I have picked a hobby I wont be able to do in 5 years or such because it has "died". I have this weird knack for picking things as hobbies that are obscure at least for where I live.

Pool is not dying anytime soon.

[HNTFSH]

Originally Posted by jaime_lion

Nope just curious. Just kind of seeing if I have picked a hobby I wont be able to do in 5 years or such because it has "died". I have this weird knack for picking things as hobbies that are obscure at least for where I live.

I'd a thought Ax Throwing leagues were on fire.

[jaime_lion]

Originally Posted by HNTFSH

I'd a thought Ax Throwing leagues were on fire.

I have to travel to go to an axe throwing league. Welcome to south Dakota.

[sixpack]

Originally Posted by jaime_lion

So I saw someone say pool was dying and I googled. It does look like the popularity of pool is decreasing. Do you think pool will die out entirely? Also I am curious what is the average age of pool players in your area? I am 31 so lets use that for an arbitrary line. How many people are older or younger than 31?

Thanks for the info.

John Schmidt said on facebook one time (paraphrased): "My groupies are all 60+ years old and wear shorts and sandals with black socks!"

LOL.

It's funny but it's true. Although at least here in California it seems like pool is on an upswing. Quite a few younger players now that are serious about their game.

[Cron]

Dying doesn't mean dead. The game is strong in countries outside of the USA. The USA holds a stigmata over it thanks to gambling and the association with being a "hustler".

Anyways, you'r being vicarious. Play it or don't.

[Buzzard II]

For the demographically oriented I'm with HNTFSH and JT. Played as a kid in bars mostly between 18 & 22. Then laid off for about 36 years, 40 until I really got into it. Switching from home table to a GC did it.

As big as when I was a kid? Never again. Too many lost souls walking around with a phone shoved up their nose.

[jaime_lion]

Originally Posted by garczar

Pool is not dying anytime soon.

Well lets hope your right just like the other people that say stuff like computer repair is not dead. Or stuff like physical keys are not going anywhere.

To which I reply I have a computer that when it breaks I will just throw it away because it cost me 90 dollars brand new form best buy. and I don't use a physical key anymore on my door. I unlock my door with my smartphone. and my smartphone if it breaks I will be buying a new one.

As you can see I have ran into this before.

[jaime_lion]

Originally Posted by Buzzard II

For the demographically oriented I'm with HNTFSH and JT. Played as a kid in bars mostly between 18 & 22. Then laid off for about 36 years, 40 until I really got into it. Switching from home table to a GC did it.

As big as when I was a kid? Never again. Too many lost souls walking around with a phone shoved up their nose.

I am going to take a shot in the dark and guess your at least 60.

[HNTFSH]

Originally Posted by jaime_lion

Well lets hope your right just like the other people that say stuff like computer repair is not dead. Or stuff like physical keys are not going anywhere.

To which I reply I have a computer that when it breaks I will just throw it away because it cost me 90 dollars brand new form best buy. and I don't use a physical key anymore on my door. I unlock my door with my smartphone. and my smartphone if it breaks I will be buying a new one.

As you can see I have ran into this before.

That's product evolution though which is not the same. The hall I frequent has a digital juke box and it's sweet. Hobbies that require time and skill aren't as easily disposable and games like pool can be enjoyed a life time. I agree there's more bar boxes than 9 footers these days but I also think that will shift back a little over time as young players want a different experience.

There's also value in one day at a time. Being 22 or 31 doesn't mean you can't get hit by a bus. If you don't love the game, it's not the game fault. If you do, you never stray far.