Brunswick Centennial VS Super Aramith?
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I shoot with both brands regularly and I personally prefer the Centennial balls. You're gonna get comments regarding both sets as being better, and they both are well made billiard balls. It is just a matter of preference.
As I said on your other thread, welcome to the forum!!!
Maniac
As I said on your other thread, welcome to the forum!!!
Maniac
According to the Saluc site, the Aramith Pro balls are the same material and specifications as the Centennials. I don't know how one can play better than the other if they are essentially the same.
But.....
The Centennials LOOK better, IMO. I love the ring and dart graphics.
Unfortunately you pay a hefty premium for the Brunswick Centennial name and the graphic design.
(I own both sets, cuz I am stupid that way, but I did get a steal on the Centennials on Ebay.)
But.....
The Centennials LOOK better, IMO. I love the ring and dart graphics.
Unfortunately you pay a hefty premium for the Brunswick Centennial name and the graphic design.
(I own both sets, cuz I am stupid that way, but I did get a steal on the Centennials on Ebay.)
Well call me Dufus, too. :thumbup:
Yep, I got the both and there is no difference that I can tell playing them.
As Shaft pointed out, the mfg's website says they are the same ball, just different aesthetics.
So, get the ones you consider look nicest or go with the Pro set for economics. Either set will play great!
Best,
Brian kc
I am in the same boat...just got a table and need new balls.
I have the Aramith super-pros now and am considering the Aramith Tournament set. One would have to think that all the smarts they have flow up into (unto?:wink
the top shelf. This would include refinement of the Centennial set.
But I do prefer to play w/ Centennials though. Maybe the Aramith branded sets are too developed? I just don't know.
Wondering also if Tournament set shows improvement over prior sets as far as the CB showing markings (both phenolic and chalk)??
I have the Aramith super-pros now and am considering the Aramith Tournament set. One would have to think that all the smarts they have flow up into (unto?:wink
the top shelf. This would include refinement of the Centennial set.But I do prefer to play w/ Centennials though. Maybe the Aramith branded sets are too developed? I just don't know.
Wondering also if Tournament set shows improvement over prior sets as far as the CB showing markings (both phenolic and chalk)??
Buy the balls that go with your Brunswick table, Brunswick centennials.
The Brunswick Centennials and the Super Aramith Pro are the exact same ball except for the graphics. It says so on the Salus website:
Here's the link: Near the bottom of the page under A Whole Range With The Tightest Specifications
Not only that, but in a response to this exact question here's a quote from an email I received from Aramith Customer Service:
So go with which ever one you like the looks of better, keeping in mind that the Cents are typically more expensive.
The Aramith Tournament set is their newest premium set. It is the most expensive Aramith branded set so you might take that to mean it is the "new" top of the line Aramith ball, though as noted in the quote above Saluc still refers to the Super Pro "As the top of the line." The Duramith technology in the Tournaments is claimed to last longer and due to lower friction results in less wear on the cloth. I seem to recall Fatboy saying they are better and that the cue ball doesn't draw as easy. This would make sense if it produces less friction, so perhaps the claims are true.
I have both the T's and the Cents but haven't really used the T's enough to make an assessment. I just like the look of the Cents.
Whether Brunswick will go with the Duramith technology in the Centennial line remains to be seen but right now it is the equivalent to the Super Aramith Pro.
Hope this helps.
Here's the link: Near the bottom of the page under A Whole Range With The Tightest Specifications
Not only that, but in a response to this exact question here's a quote from an email I received from Aramith Customer Service:
So go with which ever one you like the looks of better, keeping in mind that the Cents are typically more expensive.
The Aramith Tournament set is their newest premium set. It is the most expensive Aramith branded set so you might take that to mean it is the "new" top of the line Aramith ball, though as noted in the quote above Saluc still refers to the Super Pro "As the top of the line." The Duramith technology in the Tournaments is claimed to last longer and due to lower friction results in less wear on the cloth. I seem to recall Fatboy saying they are better and that the cue ball doesn't draw as easy. This would make sense if it produces less friction, so perhaps the claims are true.
I have both the T's and the Cents but haven't really used the T's enough to make an assessment. I just like the look of the Cents.
Whether Brunswick will go with the Duramith technology in the Centennial line remains to be seen but right now it is the equivalent to the Super Aramith Pro.
Hope this helps.
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Centennials
I believe Centennials are better. I like the fact that the Number is in the field rather than the stripe, and the trademark Darts within the circle have a deep history. Goes all the way back to the 1930's when they started using ivorylene. Both sets presently use Premium grade Phenolic resin. Brunswick maintains that the Centennials are ground and polished to exacting radial tolerances of 0.001 of an inch.
I am not sure that Saluc does this for their pro set, but the material is the same. Maybe someone can find out the legal contract Saluc is under and when it expires? I believe they are getting around it by introducing a new material ball. (Duramith)
One last thing is Brunswick did their homework and even to the point of the width of the stripe. It is conveniently at the exact half ball hit point!
Food for thought you can take one of the Centennial stripes and utilize it as a training aid.
I believe Centennials are better. I like the fact that the Number is in the field rather than the stripe, and the trademark Darts within the circle have a deep history. Goes all the way back to the 1930's when they started using ivorylene. Both sets presently use Premium grade Phenolic resin. Brunswick maintains that the Centennials are ground and polished to exacting radial tolerances of 0.001 of an inch.
I am not sure that Saluc does this for their pro set, but the material is the same. Maybe someone can find out the legal contract Saluc is under and when it expires? I believe they are getting around it by introducing a new material ball. (Duramith)
One last thing is Brunswick did their homework and even to the point of the width of the stripe. It is conveniently at the exact half ball hit point!
Food for thought you can take one of the Centennial stripes and utilize it as a training aid.
i HEARD ARAMITH Makes both Brunswick Centennials and super pro, I personally like the brunswick mainly cause of the looks ,but ultimately there both manufactured by ARAMITH ???
ANY INPUT ??
ANY INPUT ??
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Read post #8. :wink:
Thx:thumbup:
I believe my Centennials are "current." The stripe is approximately 1 1/16" wide, not half a ball wide (1 1/8"). So if you orient the ball with the stripe straight up and down, and the center of the stripe facing you, the edges of the stripe are about 1/32" shy of the 1/4-ball points.
It's possible that the stripe was exactly 1/2-ball wide on some earlier version(s) of the Centennials, but I don't have any of those to check.
Looks Like Aramith Tournaments For Me...
I am also in the market for a couple of new sets; I have some older Aramith Premiums; that have a few nicks and scratches on most of the balls now...
Given that the Brunswick Centennials and the Aramith Tournaments are the same balls in construction, using latest and greatest technology; (READ IDENTICAL, If I am not mistaken); using what Aramith calls Duramith Technology and the only balls on the market of this quality; I guess the choice comes down to blue dot or red dot cue ball and what somewhat appears to be minor cosmetic differences between the two on different runs of each...
Personally, I am a red-dot guy, mostly because that is what is on the diamonds most of the time that I play on outside of my home.
I can get either set for within a few dollars of each other from Nielson's
Billiards joerackem.com (under 200.00 as of today) Best Price I can find...
If somebody has found a better deal (or balls) let me (or the thread) know; I will buy a set or two from them instead.
peace
I am also in the market for a couple of new sets; I have some older Aramith Premiums; that have a few nicks and scratches on most of the balls now...
Given that the Brunswick Centennials and the Aramith Tournaments are the same balls in construction, using latest and greatest technology; (READ IDENTICAL, If I am not mistaken); using what Aramith calls Duramith Technology and the only balls on the market of this quality; I guess the choice comes down to blue dot or red dot cue ball and what somewhat appears to be minor cosmetic differences between the two on different runs of each...
Personally, I am a red-dot guy, mostly because that is what is on the diamonds most of the time that I play on outside of my home.
I can get either set for within a few dollars of each other from Nielson's
Billiards joerackem.com (under 200.00 as of today) Best Price I can find...
If somebody has found a better deal (or balls) let me (or the thread) know; I will buy a set or two from them instead.
peace
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Actually, the Cents and the Aramith Super Pros are the same ball. The new Tournaments are not the same as the Cents. Now that the T's are apparently the top of the line Aramith it remains to be seen if Brunswick will go to Tournament specs in the Cent line.
thanks for the heads up "Tournaments" for me...