New Aramith ball set
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Yep. I just got the same set but with the normal colors and black logo cue ball - they are a work of art. The thread started about replacing balls last month got me started.
I am going to show pictures side by side with centennials. The difference is considerable.
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I get your point, but it’s not really fair to compare a set of older centennials to a brand new set of Aramith tournament balls. Of course the new balls look way better whereas the centennials have yellowed and dulled. I have both sets as well, and my newer centennials look very close to your brand new Aramith tournament balls than the huge contrast your photo shows.
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I have both sets of those, they are about the same age. The Tournaments are fantastic but I like the Centennials a little better because the number is in the white section instead of the stripe.
What did your new set, set you back? $
I just purchased the same balls. Love them! I had 20 year old super Aramith and switched to the tournament set. Love them.
I am a little disappointed with a set of slightly used Cyclops TV balls that i just bought here on AZ- I am starting to notice what looks like cuts/deep scratches developing in some of the balls after only a few weeks of play. Not knocking the seller- but also not understanding why the balls are scratching on a newly felted table
There is an age difference, but the Centennials I have are only about six years old. Possibly they have improved the manufacturing process.
I assume they are not the Hyperion balls. I might still get a set of Hyperion balls before the next Derby or trip to Vegas.
My Centennials are about 25 years old and have the same yellowing look. That is a known characteristic of phenolic resin. I wonder if the new Durimith formula will also yellow.
Well, I just did a comparison of brand new Centennials - they are a different color, more ivory than white, although the graphics are more crisp than the old ones. I didn't realize the amount of difference until I put them side by side. Reading the Aramith ads, I truly believe this set will last a very long time with minimal discoloring. They seem to have longevity in mind. The science behind resins is getting better every day. The strength and durability is phenomenal. I also timed it with new cloth and hope the highly polished balls are easier on the cloth in terms of wear and tracking marks around the rack. Their ads claim so.
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I kind of like the cream colour of old ball sets, but then again I do like old stuff more than most.
The playability of the new Aramith sets can't be beaten, IMO. I've tried the Cyclops and they're just not the same.
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My pleasure, Any time buddy.
Did you get the stickers I tossed in the shipping box...? They might of fallen out when you opened the box.
Enjoy.
Rob.M
Better check how your installer tacked down your pockets. Last time I had my table
redone a very experienced mechanic nailed the pockets in with exposed nail head
edges sticking out, put electrical tape over them to cover it up... I had a brand new set of
top of the line aramith balls for my newly redone table... ruined!
NOT a happy camper!
td
New felt but you buy used balls? I guess if you can’t afford a new set, I can understand. Sounds very strange that you didn’t notice the deep cuts/scratches when you first received them, but you do now just a few weeks later? I’d have to question if they are legit?
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