Recent content by Beano

Just one more observation on these sets. I have 6 different sets. None in the bad shape of yours, but some that have minor damage. The sets that have minor damage were either missing their cue balls of had been replaced with a Polly or phenolic cue ball. I think the weight difference and...

I have a few of these types of sets. You can find them marketed under several names. Hi-Skore, Orange, American and a few more. I have done as much research as I am capable of. I have no idea of the material they are made from. I believe they were made by a company in Florida. But no...

This is most probably my favorite set I have found on the market so far. From all of the research I can find, I believe these were from Hyatt/Albany marketed as Hyatt Supreme. If not, no matter. The finish and the 4 and 14 ball are part of the magic.

I am new to this forum, but I rotate all the sets I collect. Now, only if they are smooth and will not damage my table cloth. But I find it fun to use all makes and years of sets. I do not have any "top tear" sets, but if I was to pick my best playing set....... My 90's-2000's Aramith...

Thank you for all your information. I just could not see how the cracks would turn gold and that is why I had to ask. In person it looks good. Maybe I need to start hitting the heck out of a few of my cue balls and see in I can make another one. Have a feeling I would need more years than I...

I hope this is in the right area. I bid on an old set of Brunswick "Dot Centennials" . From the pictures I could see. I thought the cue ball was just badly damaged by cue strikes. Turns out this blue dot cue ball has an almost perfect finish. It has gold swirls. I know from the finish of...