I pulled my new measle ball out the other day, and I was amazed how much bigger it appears than the object balls.
Doesn't make any sense to me, why isn't it the same size?
Doesn't make any sense to me, why isn't it the same size?
Measle Ball - Why bigger?
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It is the same size unless the object balls are very old and have decreased in size over many many years. The measel ball is by far the best CB and if used with the aramith balls plays beautiful.
it was some older Centenials, but the size difference was noticable.
Hmmm, Clicks needs to buy new balls.
Hmmm, Clicks needs to buy new balls.
One way to measure in this instance, is to line up the measle CB between 2 object balls, all balls separated by a couple inches. Then put the straight edge of a rack on top of the balls, and you'll quickly notice any difference in circumference.
Of course if you happen to tote an electronic digital caliper in your pocket protector, that would be really cool.
yup, I lined them up next to each other and it was noticable.
Do measurements. Are you sure that you didn't accidentally buy the measles billiard ball? That would seem impossible.
I bought the measle ball when they first came out. Mine is perfect and beautiful and player friendly. We've heard all kinds of various reports, as if some other manufacturing meltdowns are happening, however.
Fred
Its an optical illusion
The red dots on the measels cue ball create an optical illusion, and give your eyes the impression that it's actually bigger. I remember thinking the same thing when I first got mine, and when I would take it out to the halls guys wouldnt play with it because they said it looked so much bigger. It really isnt - or at least mine wasnt after measuring. I would imagine you will find the same thing.
The red dots on the measels cue ball create an optical illusion, and give your eyes the impression that it's actually bigger. I remember thinking the same thing when I first got mine, and when I would take it out to the halls guys wouldnt play with it because they said it looked so much bigger. It really isnt - or at least mine wasnt after measuring. I would imagine you will find the same thing.
If it's a true Aramith , it should be standard size but the halls balls are likely smaller now.
Yeah, Clicks needs new balls.
Skip has a measles also that is standard to his new set of balls but larger there also. Just ask him if you want to see how it compares to yours , he usually has it in his case.
Jay.
Yeah, Clicks needs new balls.
Skip has a measles also that is standard to his new set of balls but larger there also. Just ask him if you want to see how it compares to yours , he usually has it in his case.
Jay.
it was some older Centenials, but the size difference was noticable.
Hmmm, Clicks needs to buy new balls.
Lol of course the measle ball is bigger than centennials (especially a set of centennials that's been used alot) I don't think the measle ball is meant to be used with centennials.
Just because it's a measles cue ball, does not mean it's an aramith. I've seen many other manufacturers of measles balls that are weighted and sized differently.
I looked through the post and did not see anything mentioned that the measle ball in question was in fact an aramith ball.
Btw... my aramith measle ball is exactly the same size and weight as my aramith centennial balls. I've taken it up to Rusty's and it's the same size as their centennials as well.
I looked through the post and did not see anything mentioned that the measle ball in question was in fact an aramith ball.
Btw... my aramith measle ball is exactly the same size and weight as my aramith centennial balls. I've taken it up to Rusty's and it's the same size as their centennials as well.
Where I play, "really old and very used" is the standard. You wouldn't believe how small some of the cue balls are. Some may be, I don't know, 15 years old? 20? Snooker-ball sized.
I hate the fact that there's no standardization of equipment in pool. It would be fantastic if we were able to play in the same conditions from room to room, and bar to bar.
Pool players have to fade dead rails, oversized cue balls, undersized cue balls, tables that roll off, big pockets, small pockets, etc. Every one of these variables changes the way the game is played. You're more likely to find consistent conditions from one Putt-Putt course to the next.
Also, in my experience, the measles ball changes the action and playability on the CB, as compared to a red circle or blue dot. The measles ball follows easier, and draws harder. Why can't all the manufacturers pick one size and stick with it?
Pool would be better off for it, imo.
Bubble packed, pro-cup aramith from Sterling.
THEY sell a knock off too, but they don't claim it's the Aramith measle ball.
I'll check tonight. I do know the balls are inconsistent enough that you have to shuffle them to try and find two that will freeze behind the 1.
There are three inter-related problems here:
1) Wear and tear is definitely a factor, which can be resolved if there was a Pro Tour that had the desire and ability to enforce equipment specifications. The only organization I can think that has come close is the IPT, who simply waived enough cash at people to get them to toe the line. The WPBA make a good effort, but appear captive to their sponsors, primarily now Brunswick. (E.G. Their switch to Centennials balls which are marketed by Brunswick.)
2) The governing bodies (WPA and BCA) have exceptionally lax equipment specifications for balls. Even in the new BCA "Pro" version introduced recently allows for ball weights to vary up to 12% (0.5oz) with no requirement even that individual balls within a single table's set have to match each other. In contrast Tennis allows no more than a 0.12oz variance in balls that weigh a third as much. (2.095 ounces max.) They also have very detailed tests and rules for how much the balls rebound and different specifications for three different court speeds used in Pro competition. (Slow, medium and fast)
3) In conjunction with #2 the manufacturers (Primarily Saluc of course) have played havoc with their own customers by apparently changing manufacturing methods and/or materials without changing the names of the products or notifying customers. For example there are at least 2 distinctly different materials the Pro Cup "measles" cue ball have been made from (A bright white low-gloss finish and a cream/yellow deep-gloss finish) and yet they have been sold with exactly the same packaging and product name. In combination with #1 and known imitations in the marketplace makes it almost to say one specific make/model of cue ball will always be bigger/smaller/lighter/heavier/livelier/deader than another at present. :-(
1) Wear and tear is definitely a factor, which can be resolved if there was a Pro Tour that had the desire and ability to enforce equipment specifications. The only organization I can think that has come close is the IPT, who simply waived enough cash at people to get them to toe the line. The WPBA make a good effort, but appear captive to their sponsors, primarily now Brunswick. (E.G. Their switch to Centennials balls which are marketed by Brunswick.)
2) The governing bodies (WPA and BCA) have exceptionally lax equipment specifications for balls. Even in the new BCA "Pro" version introduced recently allows for ball weights to vary up to 12% (0.5oz) with no requirement even that individual balls within a single table's set have to match each other. In contrast Tennis allows no more than a 0.12oz variance in balls that weigh a third as much. (2.095 ounces max.) They also have very detailed tests and rules for how much the balls rebound and different specifications for three different court speeds used in Pro competition. (Slow, medium and fast)
3) In conjunction with #2 the manufacturers (Primarily Saluc of course) have played havoc with their own customers by apparently changing manufacturing methods and/or materials without changing the names of the products or notifying customers. For example there are at least 2 distinctly different materials the Pro Cup "measles" cue ball have been made from (A bright white low-gloss finish and a cream/yellow deep-gloss finish) and yet they have been sold with exactly the same packaging and product name. In combination with #1 and known imitations in the marketplace makes it almost to say one specific make/model of cue ball will always be bigger/smaller/lighter/heavier/livelier/deader than another at present. :-(
Adaption Is part of the game
Come on are you trying to tell us bowling lanes, baseball parks, basketball courts and other sport venues are all the same?.