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I am in the mood to buy something pool related today and i have a decent pool store near by. I think i want to buy a cue ball, so do you guys think the measle ball is the best playing ball out there or should i go with something else? Anyone have detailed information on cue balls?
 
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The red circle is a better ball...or the blue circle.
The measle balls get flat spots as they wear.
..even at 3-cushion they're having this problem...I originally thought it
was break tips that were causing this.
 
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I do not know which one is the best but I like the measle ball.I thought it was a great idea when they 1st came out with it because as a spectator it really shows you the spin the pros use.When I first got one it took a little time to get use to it but now I do not even notice.I feel by using one everyday like I do it has helped my game without me even being aware of it.I have red dots , triangles, just abt. all of them and have heard pro's and con's on all of them.The bottom line is when I do play in a local tournament I never know what they are going to have , I just hope there is not chips missing from it.Buy the measle.
 
pt109 said:
The red circle is a better ball...or the blue circle.
The measle balls get flat spots as they wear.
..even at 3-cushion they're having this problem...I originally thought it
was break tips that were causing this.
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Paul:

It entirely depends on the game you're intending to use that cue ball with, that determines your choice in cue ball. For instance, by your positive adjective applied to the Red Circle cue ball, I can tell that you're a rotation player. Straight poolers don't have the same adjective for that ball, and instead prefer the Blue Circle, or the measles ball.

There's an active thread about this very topic in the 14.1 forum, in case you're interested?

-Sean
 
I like the blue circle centennial ball. I believe it plays the most "neutral". Ideally when playing with centennial balls, this is the one to use.

The super aramith pro ball is a very nice ball. However, it plays a bit "lighter", is somewhat more slick (so it seems to slide around more), and also gives the impression of being "harder". It gives more of a "click" sound rather than the "clock" sound of the blue circle. What the hell am I talking about? I think this ball matches best with the super aramith set.

The red circle has elements of both. It plays a bit light, but does not feel so hard or slippery like the super aramith. It does have a slightly bouncy feel to it (like when you hit a ball hard or break). Overall this is a nice ball to use. It works very well with centennials and SAP sets.

I have also played around with the aramith "premium" set. This set plays good too. It feels very light. The cueball is a blue logo aramith. It plays slippery and very light. Fun to draw the crap out of lol.

I guess the point I'm making is that it depends what set of balls you have to determine the best cue ball to match.

My recommendation would be to go with the blue circle or red circle, as they play pretty nice with all sets of balls.

KMRUNOUT
 
champ2107 said:
I am in the mood to buy something pool related today and i have a decent pool store near by. I think i want to buy a cue ball, so do you guys think the measle ball is the best playing ball out there or should i go with something else? Anyone have detailed information on cue balls?
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Personally, I prefer a Measles or a Red Circle cue ball. Currently, I carry a Measles with me when I play.

Both of these cue balls play much better thany any other cue ball I have played with.
 
The hall where I play league has the measles ball. At my practice hall they use something different. The ball is smaller and lighter. Buying my own measles ball has improved my CB control since what I practice and compete with is the same.
 
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The hall where I play league has the measles ball. At my practice hall they use something different. The ball is smaller and lighter. Buying my own measles ball has improved my CB control since what I practice and compete with is the same.
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That about sums it up for me. If you play in competition (league, tournaments, etc.) get what is played with there.

For me that's currently an Aramith measel ball and an Aramith tournament magnetic green logo ball (for bar tables with magnetic return).

In league, many team captains play with their own red circle ball so I'm considering getting one of those also for practice at home.
 
sfleinen said:
Paul:

It entirely depends on the game you're intending to use that cue ball with, that determines your choice in cue ball. For instance, by your positive adjective applied to the Red Circle cue ball, I can tell that you're a rotation player. Straight poolers don't have the same adjective for that ball, and instead prefer the Blue Circle, or the measles ball.

There's an active thread about this very topic in the 14.1 forum, in case you're interested?

-Sean
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Thanx, Sean....I tried to rep you.

However, I don't think the color codes mean much anymore.
If you bought Hyatt back in the day, .'blue' dot was the 14.1 player's ball.
The 'red dot' was favored by 9-ballers.
A 'green dot' was also known as the 'Macon fast-draw'.
I think they're all the same now.

...any new cue-ball feels heavier 'cause it probably is...it's the object balls
that are smaller from wear.

regards
pt
 
I prefer to use the cue ball that comes with the set so they are matched in weight and material used (blue circle for centennials; red circle for aramith; etc. I agree that the game you play may make a difference what cue ball you prefer, maybe one rolls around the table easier or breaks the balls better, but that would depend on the condition of the set of balls you are using.

If the balls are worn from years of use, a new cue ball of any of the choices would play heavier most likely. The measles ball would be the heaviest playing ball of the bunch. And if you like to play 1-pocket, that is the worst condition I could think of. All those little shots where you would roll the cue to gently knock a ball out of your opponent's pocket where it changes the path as it continues to roll forward, many times scratching where there is no scratch. I prefer the cue ball to go forward as easily as it draws - I want the 30 degree rule (or whatever you use to judge a natural roll off an angle) to actually go 30 degrees.

So I am not a big proponent of buying separate cue balls - with that said, I have all 3 in case I'm going to a tournament that is using a particular set of balls w/a particular cue ball so I can practice. I have a set of Aramith TV balls that comes w/a measles ball; a set of centennials w/the blue circle; and an old red circle. The centennials are the ones that are always out.

I dislike the measles ball the most because it plays more differently than the rest. I don't like different if you can't tell ;).

Dave
 
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you don't buy A ball you buy a well matched SET of balls.. that is the only way pool works right.. you throw one new ball into any set of worn balls and your results will be a crap shoot..

equal size + equal weight= pool played correctly

anything else is a sloppy unpredictable mess..
 
Mr. John Schmidt crried the whole set of Balls

(A clean Cue ball ) !!!!!!!!!!! Pro's and amer-tournments use different balls it seems . Learn to use the measles ball. You' have to use them all in differen't games. mark
 
Glad i'm not the only one that thinks the measle ball sux, i think it looks like one of them training balls:rolleyes: one of the many dumbest things i ever saw.:D
 
Cb

I like a red circle, but if I was you and had some money to put into to game that you will defenitly get back, I would buy little joes POOL IQ DVDs. Kicking and banking to a new level.
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Rob.M
 
champ2107 said:
I am in the mood to buy something pool related today and i have a decent pool store near by. I think i want to buy a cue ball, so do you guys think the measle ball is the best playing ball out there or should i go with something else? Anyone have detailed information on cue balls?
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I think like most other types of things that might help you play pool better it will be different for everyone. Some like the Measal ball because you can see what the CB is doing after you stroke it. Some swear a Red Dot gives them more draw and on and on. It's the same with tips, cues, or shafts. Everyone feels one is better for them than another. Even if we are right that one brand of something plays better than others for us we MIGHT be a ball better if we had everything we felt played better for our stroke and game. Johnnyt
 
Johnnyt said:
I think like most other types of things that might help you play pool better it will be different for everyone. Some like the Measal ball because you can see what the CB is doing after you stroke it. Some swear a Red Dot gives them more draw and on and on. It's the same with tips, cues, or shafts. Everyone feels one is better for them than another. Even if we are right that one brand of something plays better than others for us we MIGHT be a ball better if we had everything we felt played better for our stroke and game. Johnnyt
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there are a million things that claim to make you a ball better .. if you buy them all will you be a million balls better???
 
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