I have purchased probably 7-8 Sets of Centennial pool balls and the red box was always not sealed aside from some small pieces of scotch tape on the side bottom to hold the lid tight on the box. If your set came sealed, it was done by the seller as a courtesy. I’m basing that on my prior experience buying Centennial sets which are Aramith, i.e., Saluc.

I really like seeing the pros at the Table for their first inning, and seeing the wheels turning...the decisions on what set to take, and how to run it out.

I don't see how this can be seen as that much less tactical than 9 ball...

I have enjoyed this free tourney much more than the last few wnt tourneys I paid for ...

It will be interesting to see how the BnR numbers and/ or average number of innings compare to the last few 9ball majors, as there seems to be several knowledgeable folks on here who think 9 ball is way too easy for pros...hint, hint @AtLarge