Aramith Low end Billiard Balls

[Side-Pocket]

Following up on my earlier posts about Aramith balls, I was wondering what others thought about the Continental and the Crown seta of Aramith balls. I believe the Continental is an earlier set than the Crown, but both are on the lower end of their series of balls. Even though they may be on the low end, are they still better than other standard standard brand balls. I'm also wondering about their quality characteristics for long term play. My interest comes from loving the history of everything billiards including the equipment and the billiard ball manufacturers, especially Aramith, is something I'm trying to understand.

 

[muskyed]

Aramith Premium is a great set $205
Dynasphere Vanidum $130

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

 

[garczar]

The Dynasphere Vanadiums run around 150bux and they are EVERY bit as good as the Aramith Premium set. AFAIK A'mith hasn't made Crowns/Standards in some time. Still see them for sale but A'mith doesn't list them on their site.

 

[DrCue'sProtege]

I've got two sets of Aramith Crown balls. I believe they are honed to .003 tolerance.

I believe the Centennials and Super Pro sets are honed to .001 tolerance.

They have in the past used the Crown set in major tournaments.

They are a great set for $100.

 

[Bob Jewett]

.... AFAIK A'mith hasn't made Crowns/Standards in some time. Still see them for sale but A'mith doesn't list them on their site.

The bottom of the range Aramith lists is the "Premier". All of their balls are phenolic resin. I would say that the major difference in appearance is that the material is opaque and you can't see into the ball at all, unlike the higher models.

Premiers are the only model of pool ball that Aramith makes in other than 2 1/4" :

Size : 48 mm (1 7/8″) – 50.8 mm (2″) – 52.4 mm (2 1/16″) – 54 mm (2 1/8″) – 57.2 mm (2 1/4″)