I was a machinist for a number of years. You're not wrong.
Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set
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I worked in a machine shop for 2 years as an intern when I was 20... was never formally a machinist. Anyway, I bet a guy that was a machinist I could put a part in the mill vise parallel within .005" (without using parallels). We put a Last Word indicator on it, and I won
That's different than what we are discussing here, but it reminded me.
That's different than what we are discussing here, but it reminded me.
Is this set like the old Silver branding set? I have the Tungsten set from back then. I'm still quite happy with it.
The Old Jaybird
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why doesn't some sharp guy/gal manufacture a ball template...piece of stainless steel with a 2.25 hole punched in it...for sale. For the really anal....2 holes....go and no go....gauges like they do for ammo reloaders.
I believe it. When working in that environment every day, you can get really comfortable seeing very small variations.I worked in a machine shop for 2 years as an intern when I was 20... was never formally a machinist. Anyway, I bet a guy that was a machinist I could put a part in the mill vise parallel within .005" (without using parallels). We put a Last Word indicator on it, and I won
That's different than what we are discussing here, but it reminded me.
I had a whole thread on that and had a few made, laser cut. I let the idea die though, that was 3-4 years ago. The new ball sets are almost all universally excellent (when brand new), whether made by Aramith or Dynaspheres. I don't think there are any other manufacturers of legit phenolic resin balls?
The main differences, IMO, are how clean they stay, and the aesthetic design/colors.
Strange thing happened when I opened mine, got this set set instead. Checked the price difference, it was pretty big. I contacted the seller and told him, said I'd be glad to keep them but that wouldn't be so good for them. After sending him a couple pictures he said that given the hassle of shipping etc. to replace them they decided to let me keep these. Told me to enjoy them. I gotta say, I wouldn't hesitate to do business when them again.
I think the best chance of getting mismatched ball sizes is when a ball is replaced from a different set because one got lost. A small ball is real easy to see in an 8 ball rack when using a Diamond wood rack or a Delta rack, when you push the balls forward you will see one in the middle somewhere that wiggles around. I don't know how much smaller it needs to be for this to happen, I never had a caliper (veneer) with me to measure.
Yup. That's what I was saying. And to state the obvious: at a tolerance of +/- 0.003" one ball to the next could vary up to 6 thousandths of an inch while still in spec.
Somebody has, and it looks like you can still get them; not steel though:
With all the talk of tolerances and weight, plus the somewhat related thread here:
It does seem (comparing visually) that the red circle Aramith cue ball is slightly smaller and plays differently than my Dynaspheres Rhodium 6 triangle cue ball. Both spin great, but the red circle seems to carry a little more pace around the table. Comparing the specs, they are extremely close...
It does seem (comparing visually) that the red circle Aramith cue ball is slightly smaller and plays differently than my Dynaspheres Rhodium 6 triangle cue ball. Both spin great, but the red circle seems to carry a little more pace around the table. Comparing the specs, they are extremely close...
All this talk about a new, inexpensive, and great quality set of balls and I had to order a set to try. Wife looked at me and just rolled her eyes when I told her I was getting another set. She does like pool though. Supposed to be here tomorrow but I'll be fishing for a few days.
First impression after a couple racks of balls, the racks seem to break better, they really open up. They shoot really nice, hard to describe, but have more of a click in the shot when striking the object ball vs the Aramith premiums. May be imagining it, but I don't think so. My Aramith Duramith set plays really nice also, plus is nicer looking.
This is a great set for the money, not sure I like that big red dot though.
Maybe that guy on AZB who bought a new Diamond table because he didn't like the leaves he was getting when breaking on his Gold Crown, should have just bought these balls and saved himself 10 grand.
I like this cue ball from them with my Bronze / Vanadium set:
Dynaspheres Rhodium 572 Cue Ball - 6 Black Triangles
Engineered for uncompromising performance, the Dynaspheres Vandium 572 Cue Ball delivers precision that separates champions from casual players. Weighing precisely 169 grams and measuring 57.2mm in diameter, this phenolic resin sphere maintains exceptional roundness within 0.03mm tolerance—the...
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