What are the best balls out today? I was planning on buying a new set.
Best Pool Balls?
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TrevorB
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This is very subjective, lotta personal opinions and preferences. I’d say most would likely say Aramith Tournament. Best price currently is from Wayfair!
16-Piece Super Tournement Billiard Ball Set
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Definitely subjective. I have a set of Dynasphere Tungsten, Cyclops Ladon and Arcos 2.
The Arcos 2 are the only ones I ever use honestly. Not that the others play bad but the Arcos are just so nice I use them.
I play regularly with Aramith with Duramith and they play awesome as well. Can't tell the difference between the Arcos and Duramith sets, probably because Aramith makes both!
Would play without complaint with most any phenolic set to be honest.
The Arcos 2 are the only ones I ever use honestly. Not that the others play bad but the Arcos are just so nice I use them.
I play regularly with Aramith with Duramith and they play awesome as well. Can't tell the difference between the Arcos and Duramith sets, probably because Aramith makes both!
Would play without complaint with most any phenolic set to be honest.
Unless you have a perfect table with perfect cloth and perfect cushions, why do you need perfect balls? What should be asked of yourself is what is the best value for my money and for my intended purpose?
Let's say for example your table is on a concrete slab with no carpet. Do you want to take a chance of a $400 set of balls bouncing off that concrete floor? They do get accidentally dropped . They do occasionally jump off the table . They're not going to stay very nice for long.
I played four years with the aramith crown standards. When I bought them they were 55 bucks. They are now one hundred bucks a set. But they are very good ball.
When I do get another set, I'm going to look hard into the Dynasphere balls. Been hearing some very good things about them.
Let's say for example your table is on a concrete slab with no carpet. Do you want to take a chance of a $400 set of balls bouncing off that concrete floor? They do get accidentally dropped . They do occasionally jump off the table . They're not going to stay very nice for long.
I played four years with the aramith crown standards. When I bought them they were 55 bucks. They are now one hundred bucks a set. But they are very good ball.
When I do get another set, I'm going to look hard into the Dynasphere balls. Been hearing some very good things about them.
Might find a LIKE NEWS set if you put a post in WANTED ADS here in AZB.
I don't see how that's any different than spending $60K on a new car then driving it on salted roads. My table is on concrete, I have had balls fly off, its surprising but they actually hold up pretty good. When I bought them I did not expect them to last a lifetime, when they start looking shoddy I will buy another set of Centennials, Tournaments, and Cyclop equivalent. It will take awhile to wear out all 3 sets though.
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Centennials, every day and twice on Sunday!
Wow. That's $110 less than what I pay for Tournaments. I might be ordering another set soon. Thanks for the info.This is very subjective, lotta personal opinions and preferences. I’d say most would likely say Aramith Tournament. Best price currently is from Wayfair!
16-Piece Super Tournement Billiard Ball Set
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Buy what you can afford. Good set should last.
Saluc……a Belgium company…….they make Brunswick Centennial Pool Balls……the most handsome design around.
Geosnookery
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I’ve played for 53 years. The answer is….I don’t have a clue. I’ve tested balls in our lab. No real difference between them. In contrast, balls made 35 years pre computer machining, would have differences of weight and size even within a new set ( not that it was all that great).
It’s amazing that everyone is trying out new sets of balls for comparison. I just get a set from the cashier. What are they? Well, no idea and they certainly aren’t new to compare to the other ‘new’ set that I used at some hypothetical other pool hall I played in last year.
Comparing pool balls is like comparing cues…99% baloney.
It’s amazing that everyone is trying out new sets of balls for comparison. I just get a set from the cashier. What are they? Well, no idea and they certainly aren’t new to compare to the other ‘new’ set that I used at some hypothetical other pool hall I played in last year.
Comparing pool balls is like comparing cues…99% baloney.
Tend to agree here. Place i play has mostly 20+yr. old Centennials. They still play great. Got way more on my plate to sweat than this.
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Yup. All 3 are top tier. I have the dynaspere tungstens and they play as good as anything. They are a bit ugly, but the quality is top notch, and you can't beat the price.
I agree, Aramith makes them but they are a classic