Brunswick Centennial question

asmith74

asmith74

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I come to this forum again to ask for your very informed opinions. I have a new pool room that needs to be as quiet as physics will allow. It’s come to my understanding that Brunswick Centennial balls have a tendency to be quieter than any other ball set on the market. I’m not sure what production methods allow this to be true but that is neither here nor there. Can anyone confirm or dispel this idea?

I know everyone is busy and taking your time to post a response is greatly appreciated.
Andy
 
Centennial or Aramith... the sound won't be different at all... Pick some great balls, that's it!

Have a good day
 
I've never heard that in my life. Also, I own a set of both balls and, while I've never actually tried to hit them side by side and pay attention to the sound they make, I don't notice any difference in the volume of the sound produced by either set of balls. The Brunswick balls are a little more expensive though. Was the person who gave you this information trying to sell the balls to you by any chance? ;)
 
asmith74 said:
I come to this forum again to ask for your very informed opinions. I have a new pool room that needs to be as quiet as physics will allow. It’s come to my understanding that Brunswick Centennial balls have a tendency to be quieter than any other ball set on the market. I’m not sure what production methods allow this to be true but that is neither here nor there. Can anyone confirm or dispel this idea?

I know everyone is busy and taking your time to post a response is greatly appreciated.
Andy
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It's my understanding that Centennial and Aramith Super Pro balls are identical--both made by Aramith--except that (at least in the eyes of some)the former are "prettier".
 
How quiet of a pool hall are you trying to make? I have been in places that are like "churches" but never heard of a pool player complaining that the balls are too loud.
 
I have found that it is not the balls that make the noise as much as the cue sticks. If you really want to keep the noise down only allow players that own and play with a original Balabushka. I guarantee that your place will be quieter if you enforce that rule.
 
Here's the answer to your problem...

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Hope this helps.

Adios,

Pizza Bob
 
The Piper said:
How quiet of a pool hall are you trying to make? I have been in places that are like "churches" but never heard of a pool player complaining that the balls are too loud.
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I have a room setup in my house directly under my kid's bedrooms. I'm trying to keep it as quiet as possible so I can play into the wee hours of the morning without having to attend to a screaming baby. I read in a couple of posts that the Brunswick balls were not as loud as other types but I guess that was just wishful thinking.
 
sound proofing

asmith74 said:
I have a room setup in my house directly under my kid's bedrooms. I'm trying to keep it as quiet as possible so I can play into the wee hours of the morning without having to attend to a screaming baby. I read in a couple of posts that the Brunswick balls were not as loud as other types but I guess that was just wishful thinking.
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As a professional musician that does studio work and consulting of sound proofing techniques, I can tell you there are products available to sound proof your ROOM without having to worry about the ball noise. PM me if you would like some help or suggestions.

I'd still go for the Cenntenials!;)
 
Pizza Bob said:
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Hope this helps.

Adios,

Pizza Bob
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BEAUTIFUL!!!

Centennials are, in my opinion, better looking. Other than that, for all other purposes, the same ball as the Super Pro.

There are times of the day/night when I sometimes don't like to make noise in my pool room so during those hours I don't break any racks. I just throw the balls out to practice running them or do other drills. If you are being hyper-alert to the noise level you'll learn to shoot at pocket speed and make more shots. :D
 
Fliedout said:
It's my understanding that Centennial and Aramith Super Pro balls are identical--both made by Aramith--except that (at least in the eyes of some)the former are "prettier".
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They're both made by Saluc.
 
asmith74 said:
I have a room setup in my house directly under my kid's bedrooms. I'm trying to keep it as quiet as possible so I can play into the wee hours of the morning without having to attend to a screaming baby. I read in a couple of posts that the Brunswick balls were not as loud as other types but I guess that was just wishful thinking.
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When I read your original post I thought you meant a Pool Hall (Pool Room) and making a prank post as some will do.

One way to keep down the noise is to have drop pockets instead of the ball returns. Another is to get a good heavy quality table. I have a Brunswick with the same slate and rails as a Gold Crown The balls roll very quiet and you barely hear them coming off of the rails. Many players have commented on how quiet the table is. You can also place rags in the pockets to dampen the noise when the ball drops. Leather drop pockets are also quieter than those plastic buckets.

I have both Centennials and the Aramith Super Pro Cup Balls. I have not noticed any difference.
 
asmith74 said:
I have a room setup in my house directly under my kid's bedrooms. I'm trying to keep it as quiet as possible so I can play into the wee hours of the morning without having to attend to a screaming baby. I read in a couple of posts that the Brunswick balls were not as loud as other types but I guess that was just wishful thinking.
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The kids need to fit into your life, not the other way around. When my son was an infant, I went about my business and he got used to the sounds of life. Now, not much wakes him up.

Don't know how old your kids are but maybe you can get some action from them. They have birthday money don't they? College funds? :D

(disclaimer; the latter comment is a joke. Do not gamble with your children. Wait until they fall asleep and steal their piggy bank. It saves time.):rolleyes:
 
TheBook said:
I have found that it is not the balls that make the noise as much as the cue sticks. If you really want to keep the noise down only allow players that own and play with a original Balabushka. I guarantee that your place will be quieter if you enforce that rule.
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And a lot emptier.
 
At the risk of interjecting a serious comment into the thread; you can cut down the noise some by placing padding in the bottom of the pockets. Go to any Walmart automotive section, and get 6 of those soft sponges they sell for applying wax to cars; place them in the pocket bottoms and you will eliminate at least a little of the noise. I've done it to my home table, and definitely notice a difference.
 
Well I guess you'll only be playing straights or one pocket when the baby's sleeping. There's no such thing as a quiet eight or nine-ball break (unless it's truly weak and inaccurate:) ).

You may also want to consider installing some inexpensive soundproofing, like cork, on the ceiling of the pool room.

Good luck,

VIProfessor
 
I've got leather drop pockets so pocketing a ball isn't that bad. It's just when I have to hit the cue ball with alot of speed that really makes the noise.
 
VIProfessor said:
Well I guess you'll only be playing straights or one pocket when the baby's sleeping. There's no such thing as a quiet eight or nine-ball break (unless it's truly weak and inaccurate:) ).

You may also want to consider installing some inexpensive soundproofing, like cork, on the ceiling of the pool room.

Good luck,

VIProfessor
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I didn't know you could use cork. Do they have that in sheets?
 
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