The 8 piece player solid steel rod set is chrome plated and includes 2 rods with 2 holes, 4 rods with 3 holes, and 2 rods with 5 holes and the foosball table solid steel player rods are 16mm (approx 3/4 inch) diameter. The players are not distributed evenly on the rods to allow for horizontal movement of the players. The rod end where the handle goes is longer and the measurements are taken from the end (non handle end) of the player rod moving towards the handle. All the measurements are in cm. 2 x 5 men rods. Player spacing: 22cm, 12cm, 12cm, 12cm, 12cm, 30cm. Total length 100cm.2 x 2 men rods. Player spacing: 45cm, 25cm, 53cm. Total length 123cm.4 x 3 men rods. Player spacing: 33cm, 19cm, 19cm, 41cm. Total length 112cm. Spacing between each of the player rods when installed in the table should be 150mm apart.