Ivory? Cue ball
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If a guy like Mike Shamos is reading this: In looking at that black dot nerve, it makes me wonder if this is the reason that modern balls have a logo on the cue ball (red dot, blue circle, etc.). It seems like they replaced the ivory nerve spot with a logo. Any truth to that?
Also, curious to find out the final verdict on this ball.
Also, curious to find out the final verdict on this ball.
The logos on modern cue balls are always placed on the side of the CB and not the nerve end
J/K
Not on nerve in
I didn't know modern balls had nerve endings
I have seen a 16 ball set of pool balls that are all white like this
I have seen them with some numbers
This has me baffled,I don't know if its ivory or not
most of the cue ball I have seen were billiard balls
and larger
grady referred to an umbrella shot that could be made with ivory cue balls
I didn't know modern balls had nerve endings
I have seen a 16 ball set of pool balls that are all white like this
I have seen them with some numbers
This has me baffled,I don't know if its ivory or not
most of the cue ball I have seen were billiard balls
and larger
grady referred to an umbrella shot that could be made with ivory cue balls
I just weighed my old Brunswick 3 cushion balls...
6.72 oz. 2.36 in...white
6.79 oz. 2.36 in...white
6.81 oz. 2.35 in...red
The red ball has a crack
Jerry, owner of the old Shakespeare's Billiards downtown gave them to me about 15 years ago.
Forgot I had them.
Than you would not miss them if you were to give the set to me?:smile:
Mine are small compared to your big ball
I could have made that sound more weird
but I didn't think it was a good idea on family television
The instructions inside the box brings back memories. In the old days, I bought some ivory cue balls from AE Schmidt, and basically the same instructions came with them. In fact, they recommended not even opening the box for a few days, then not playing with them for awhile. For the end of the seasoning, they even recommended rolling them around a pool table, but not actually playing for another few days. I was usually a bit impatient, as most of us are. The look of these ivory balls is also consistent with what ivory balls should look like, given age. Great post.
All the best,
WW
Three of those are certainly ivory. The signed one looks like something else -- a closeup might help.
Seems like a lot of trouble to go through just to play a game of pool.
Maybe I should get some "sweet oil" for my Ivory cues.
Whatever sweet oil is
For ivory balls, "sweet oil," I think is a little bit of milk rubbed onto them now and then.
All the best,
WW
I think it is the nicest ivory ball I have ever seen.
I would not use a hot needle on it, or hit it into another ball or turn it down, or mess with it in any way.
The value to me, is the fact that it still exists in it's condition as a pool ball.
I also would not use any products on it , make sure you don't have any chemicals on your hands and handle the ball for a few minutes a month.
Just roll it around in your hands over something soft in case you drop it.
The oils from your hands will keep it lustrous and seal any crazing that might start.
{If you have a dehumidifier in your house or it is really dry, you need to be careful , it can harm this ball}
I would value it at about $300.00.
Maybe even up to $400.
That would make an awesome cane head, but it is too nice for that.
I would not use a hot needle on it, or hit it into another ball or turn it down, or mess with it in any way.
The value to me, is the fact that it still exists in it's condition as a pool ball.
I also would not use any products on it , make sure you don't have any chemicals on your hands and handle the ball for a few minutes a month.
Just roll it around in your hands over something soft in case you drop it.
The oils from your hands will keep it lustrous and seal any crazing that might start.
{If you have a dehumidifier in your house or it is really dry, you need to be careful , it can harm this ball}
I would value it at about $300.00.
Maybe even up to $400.
That would make an awesome cane head, but it is too nice for that.
Correct. The consistent little pattern does not go up to the nerve endings on a real ivory cue ball.
All the best,
WW
What does the Red Dot cue ball have to do with the Centennial set?
Since June 2017 the OP wanted opinions on this ivory cue ball mystery. Interest seems to have declined.
All the best,
WW
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I think the PTA (pressed tip authority) needs to be made aware of this change in terminology
Actually it's not the PTA. It's a tip that the late Tim Scruggs passed on to me about four decades ago.
All the best,
WW