Aramith Low end Billiard Balls

GideonF said:
Aramith balls are the top of the line balls used in most tournaments -either Aramith Super Pros, Duramith etc or the Predator Arcos balls made by Aramith. There are a few pro tournaments I’ve seen with Dynaspheres. I haven’t played with them so I can’t comment on them.

Do you intend to play tournaments or leagues in your area? If so, I would see what the better places are playing with - if everyone is using Aramith I’d be inclined to stick with them rather than having a set different from every where else I played.
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I couldn’t agree with that at this point.

Dynosphere are as good as anything else on the market. I have a set of tungsten’s and they are great quality and a fantastic price.

My current favorite that I’ve been using are the arcos predator balls but they do come in pricey at over $400
 
trob said:
I couldn’t agree with that at this point.

Dynosphere are as good as anything else on the market. I have a set of tungsten’s and they are great quality and a fantastic price.

My current favorite that I’ve been using are the arcos predator balls but they do come in pricey at over $400
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arcos are aramith SAP resin mix. some people hate that cat logo but i like them myself. Vanadium Dyna's are the best buy in balls imo.
 
Are you talking about the old red box Aramith vs the white box? I have a set of the standards (white box) on my home table and they are more than fine. I've been happy with them for years.
 
few can tell the difference other than the looks.

if you roll them off the rail you will find almost all balls roll closely to the same length.
 
Tschmidt said:
I cant tell a High end to a low end ball but then I am just a beginner
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It's the composite materials used which is more likely difficult to tell by visual confirmation. Include tolerance and weight variance. The aesthetics alone can be quite tricky as well. For me, what's important is how the balls roll and how durable they are. If you want to play with the same balls that could last for many years playing with them, then buy a higher end ones. I wouldn't mind playing with cheaper balls as long as they don't have dents, cracks and chip marks.
 
Rubik's Cube said:
Hello, Side Pocket.

I have about sixty pool ball sets, sir. It is not a particularly large collection in terms of quantity, but I flatter myself in thinking it includes some exceedingly rare and desirable examples.

My personal sphere of interest is the late twentieth century from the 1960s to the 1990s… to me a golden age of modern plastics and phenolic resins. Like yourself, dear fellow, I am fascinated by the origins of ball sets and try to record their historical provenance as accurately as possible.

Much of my collection can be seen on the Pool Ball Collecting thread on this forum… an absolute gold mine of information and frequented by many very knowledgeable enthusiasts.

You would be most welcome to join us.

Best wishes.

RC.
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The thread can be found here and has tons of pictures and valuable info:
Rubik's Cube

Thread 'Pool Ball Collecting.'

Good afternoon, everyone.

Over the years I have amassed quite a varied mix of pool balls. Does anyone else share this hobby and could perhaps post up a few photographs? I'd be keen to increase my collection if there's some nice sets attracting dust in your attic.

Best wishes.
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To add to the conversation, I have a set of Aramith Disney balls. They are phenolic, but the logos are all painted on. They play the same to me as my Aramith Super Pro set, really nice.

I mention that because Aramith also sells a painted normal number set today, that is phenolic. It's the Continental Belgian set below for $65. It might be an option for a budget buy.

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