Cue Ball Preferences?

[DrCue'sProtege]

was just wondering if you posters out there feel like you play better with one certain cue ball over another?

not sure, but i think i play better with the Blue Dot cueball. havent played much with the measles cue ball, so i cant offer much of an opinion there.

DCP

 

[Snapshot9]

I like

The new Arimith cue ball. Seems to be pretty
consistent.

 

[chefjeff]

was just wondering if you posters out there feel like you play better with one certain cue ball over another?

not sure, but i think i play better with the Blue Dot cueball. havent played much with the measles cue ball, so i cant offer much of an opinion there.

DCP

The measles ball is great for practicing. I was surprised when I first started with it a month or so ago that it didn't distract me when playing with it. It does help me see the spin I put on the ball (especially unintentional spin ) and makes the cueball's travel an interesting sight and brings astonished comments from players with little knowledge of pool balls movements.

Jeff Livingston

 

[dooziexx]

I have been playing with the measles cue ball and I love it... It was distracting at first.

 

[Bruce S. de Lis]

For Practice....

Measles Cue Ball.....

 

[CaptainJR]

was just wondering if you posters out there feel like you play better with one certain cue ball over another?

not sure, but i think i play better with the Blue Dot cueball. havent played much with the measles cue ball, so i cant offer much of an opinion there.

DCP

Good post! Only problem I have with this post is that with the responses I'm seeing, it is probably going to cost me $.

 

[cheemagun]

measles cue ball.. it's just the best

aramith cue ball.. its good

blue circle.. its actually boring

red circle.. it sucks balls. seems sooo small.

 

[drivermaker]

The measles ball is great for practicing.

Jeff Livingston

Why isn't it good for playing...or did you just leave that out? It's the only one I like to use any more...I luv's my measles!

 

[Egg McDogit]

my favorite is the heavy bar box cue ball...you can really let your stroke out on that thing

was just wondering if you posters out there feel like you play better with one certain cue ball over another?

not sure, but i think i play better with the Blue Dot cueball. havent played much with the measles cue ball, so i cant offer much of an opinion there.

DCP

 

[DaveK]

was just wondering if you posters out there feel like you play better with one certain cue ball over another?

not sure, but i think i play better with the Blue Dot cueball. havent played much with the measles cue ball, so i cant offer much of an opinion there.

DCP

I have been under the impression that the cue ball should match the numbered balls in weight and size. So wouldn't these various cue balls be intended for use with specific sets of balls ? My experience is that unmatched cb-obs make for very different cue ball paths after impact.

Dave

 

[OldHasBeen]

Please - Don't get me going on this again.......

The ONLY true cue ball to play with (that is the same size & weight as the centennial balls) is the BLUE CIRCLE that comes with the set. - PERIOD

TY & GL

 

[drivermaker]

I have been under the impression that the cue ball should match the numbered balls in weight and size. So wouldn't these various cue balls be intended for use with specific sets of balls ? My experience is that unmatched cb-obs make for very different cue ball paths after impact.

Dave

What makes you think that the CB that comes with the set is necessarily matched in weight? I got a new set of Super Aramith Pros and the damn CB was lighter.

 

[DaveK]

What makes you think that the CB that comes with the set is necessarily matched in weight? I got a new set of Super Aramith Pros and the damn CB was lighter.

Physics tells me it should be . Shot shapes as they are well known are anecdotal evidence that they should be. If they are not, then is the reason simply product tolerances ? Or is there some kinda conspiracy goin' on ? I do know that where I sometimes practice they have one of the sets of tournment balls with a heavier cue ball. The damned thing will move forward an inch or two after impact on a straight draw shot ! I had to show the hall-dude the problem using the old cigarette on the table routine before he would believe me. On cut shots with draw the heavier cue ball tracks MUCH wider compared to using a 'same-weight' cue ball, and that can really mess up your position play.

Dave

 

[drivermaker]

Physics tells me it should be . Shot shapes as they are well known are anecdotal evidence that they should be. If they are not, then is the reason simply product tolerances ? Or is there some kinda conspiracy goin' on ?

Dave

A lighter cue ball is easier to draw and move around, but it really should be the same weight as the other balls. OHB is right, the Centennials are exact in weight and size to the other balls.
Good question about tolerances vs. conspiracy. I guess the conspirators ain't gonna tell and either are the quality control managers for fear of losing their job.

 

[jazznpool]

I agree. When cue balls deviate more than a tenth of an ounce the paths and feels are different. For big table pool, I highly prefer a matched set--even if the cue ball has pink elephants on it.

At Hardtimes Bellflower the measle cueball is used with a Centennial set. It plays fine although it is a smidge lighter. When the owner replaces the ball sets down the road, I'm certain he'll go for Aramith Super Pro sets with the measels ball.

One popular place in SoCal uses underweight (and some worn-out,undersize) cueballs. Makes for a different game that is difficult (for me) to adjust to. Longer follow shots are a joke. Since he recently played there, the other night I asked Efren how he copes with this kind of situation. He told me that it helps to play closer position and to maintain enough angle to use the rails more for position. He agreed that follow AND draw is more problematic with a light cueball.

I personally hate playing conditions where the cueball is extremely light or extremely heavy but I am trying to learn to adapt and adjust to whatever the playing conditions are no matter where I am--including new cloth, old cloth, loose cloth, dirty cloth, dirty balls, dead rails, bouncy rails, etc.

Martin

I have been under the impression that the cue ball should match the numbered balls in weight and size. So wouldn't these various cue balls be intended for use with specific sets of balls ? My experience is that unmatched cb-obs make for very different cue ball paths after impact.

Dave

 

[DaveK]

I asked Efren how he copes with this kind of situation. He told me that it helps to play closer position and to maintain enough angle to use the rails more for position. He agreed that follow AND draw is more problematic with a light cueball.

Thanks for this tidbit Martin, it makes a lot of sense. I'll give that a try next time I play with an unmatched cb. Fortunately at Pacific Ave Billiards, where I normally play, the balls play very nicely. Tournaments at Snooker Shack is where I might try this strategy. Again, thanks for passing on this advice from Efren.

Dave