In the past Cyclop has had a problem with balls being off-center so for slow shots with the ball turned with the heavy side to one side, the ball will roll off to that side. The problem seems to have persisted for at least a year. I don't know what the current status is -- I think you have to test every ball in a set at this point.IF, I decide to spend 350ish.....aramith or cyclops/why?...
I will second this recommendation - Aramith tournament. Good news is with an apparent drop in demand due to all of this going on, looks like Seyberts has had a drastic price drop for this set. I could swear it used to be listed for well over $300!Duramith (Aramith Tournament) at the $$$ end.
IF, I decide to spend 350ish.....aramith or cyclops/why?
IF, I don’t wanna spend but 200 ish, best set?
Thx
In the past Cyclop has had a problem with balls being off-center so for slow shots with the ball turned with the heavy side to one side, the ball will roll off to that side. The problem seems to have persisted for at least a year. I don't know what the current status is -- I think you have to test every ball in a set at this point.
Diamond tables was(still is?) the importer/dist. They used them at Derby and other Diamond sponsored events. They had some problems with the first generation balls but afaik they fixed it and have no problems since. The new balls that Predator are bringing out are also made by same company. I didn't hear any complaints from Derby the last couple years as to the balls. I just don't like the funky tv colors, not just these but Aramith as well.Bizarre for 'premium' balls. How'd they get approved for all those tournaments?
Diamond tables was(still is?) the importer/dist. They used them at Derby and other Diamond sponsored events. They had some problems with the first generation balls but afaik they fixed it and have no problems since. The new balls that Predator are bringing out are also made by same company. I didn't hear any complaints from Derby the last couple years as to the balls. I just don't like the funky tv colors, not just these but Aramith as well.
I hear ya. Hate the tv and skittles colors. The worst is still those Aramith Blacks.I can't get past the 5-ball being the color of what I've known for 50+ years as being the 4-ball.
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Diamond tables was(still is?) the importer/dist. They used them at Derby and other Diamond sponsored events. They had some problems with the first generation balls but afaik they fixed it and have no problems since. The new balls that Predator are bringing out are also made by same company. I didn't hear any complaints from Derby the last couple years as to the balls. I just don't like the funky tv colors, not just these but Aramith as well.
That's funny. I just don't know why the classic Centennial-style ball is not the standard. The tv balls were designed for lo-def tv but all streams/broadcasts are hd now. You can plainly see what ball is what. No need for all the weird-ass color schemes.They need to solve the problem of their asymmetrical 2d logo in a random 3d orientation. Half the time looks like the Arby's logo.
I will second this recommendation - Aramith tournament. Good news is with an apparent drop in demand due to all of this going on, looks like Seyberts has had a drastic price drop for this set. I could swear it used to be listed for well over $300!
Kozoom has lower prices but i don't know what their shipping costs are.Current price $349.62 (and more for the TV set).
... The tv balls were designed for lo-def tv but all streams/broadcasts are hd now. You can plainly see what ball is what. No need for all the weird-ass color schemes.
Bizarre for 'premium' balls. How'd they get approved for all those tournaments?
Those Sterling Chinese balls are $300 if you want them virus'free.I recall when you could get a set of price point Aramith Balls for about about $50.00 from Muellers, today a decent set have got very pricy.
The set I have for practice are old, chipped, and just ugly. But the good news is they still roll true. So I see no reason to replace.
Sterling Gaming use to sell some price point balls made in China, they were like $30.00 Delievered, buddy has a set on his home table. They roll fine, so they work.
http://sterling-gaming.com/pool-table-accessories/billiard-balls/traditional/sterling-standard
Price is higher today.
https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...nZqY9nnuw,prmr:1,pid:5922099567299547433,cs:1
Entry leve Aramiths. Still reasonable.