Cyclop Balls

[rexus31]

The balls play decent with the Aramith cue ball. The cue ball that comes with the set is not that great, in my opinion.

I do wonder though why anyone felt the need to change. The Aramith balls play great and are tried and tested, so why not just stick with a known product that works well? If as i heard it was just for money then that doesn't show much respect to all the players that come to play.

I believe Aramith pulled their sponsorship of the BCA and US Open Events. Cyclop stepped up. I don't see any issue with change so long as the change is better. So far, these balls have gotten great reviews from the players; less skidding and they stay cleaner longer.

 

[Fatboy]

I believe Aramith pulled their sponsorship of the BCA and US Open Events. Cyclop stepped up. I don't see any issue with change so long as the change is better. So far, these balls have gotten great reviews from the players; less skidding and they stay cleaner longer.

i'm all for new things, progress, better things etc. Change is good. However one thing I cant fade is the color(s). Somethings I dont like change in or new. and with the 1000000000's of hours i have watched pool balls-playing, sweating, online etc I like my traditional colors. I hope they offer traditional colors and the new colors for people who like them.

 

[rexus31]

i'm all for new things, progress, better things etc. Change is good. However one thing I cant fade is the color(s). Somethings I dont like change in or new. and with the 1000000000's of hours i have watched pool balls-playing, sweating, online etc I like my traditional colors. I hope they offer traditional colors and the new colors for people who like them.

I hear where you are coming from. The colors really don't bother me. Then again, I play with an Aramith TV Set at home so I may not be a "pure" traditionalist. I like the baby blue 7 & 15 but I'm still on the fence on the 6 & 14. I do like the font though.

 

[bstroud]

I played 14 hours with the Cyclop ball and liked them very much.

They are much harder and don't stick together like the Aramith balls.

The cue ball with the set plays well also.

The colors are actually easier to play with.

I grew up with the original Centennials and think these balls play very much the same.

The cut angle to the pocket is very accurate and the balls do not turn over as much.

I am buying a set as soon as possible.

Bill S.

 

[lfigueroa]

The balls play decent with the Aramith cue ball. The cue ball that comes with the set is not that great, in my opinion.

I do wonder though why anyone felt the need to change. The Aramith balls play great and are tried and tested, so why not just stick with a known product that works well? If as i heard it was just for money then that doesn't show much respect to all the players that come to play.

Sometimes, business based decisions need to be made when a company is unresponsive to customer inquires and requests, IMO. Sometimes, a company, when it believes there are no other options, gets too big for its britches, IMO. Sometimes, companies like that get surprised, IMO.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

I believe Aramith pulled their sponsorship of the BCA and US Open Events. Cyclop stepped up. I don't see any issue with change so long as the change is better. So far, these balls have gotten great reviews from the players; less skidding and they stay cleaner longer.

From what I have heard, just personally, there was no pulling of anything.

Lou Figueroa

 

[rexus31]

From what I have heard, just personally, there was no pulling of anything.

Lou Figueroa

Thanks for the clarification. It was speculation on my part.

 

[Sheldon]

POV POOL Interview with Cyclop Representatives

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxBqVyQnSw

 

[rexus31]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxBqVyQnSw

Thanks for posting that!

 

[Johnnyt]

i'm all for new things, progress, better things etc. Change is good. However one thing I cant fade is the color(s). Somethings I dont like change in or new. and with the 1000000000's of hours i have watched pool balls-playing, sweating, online etc I like my traditional colors. I hope they offer traditional colors and the new colors for people who like them.

And I believe that would be good business for the company. ///////I hate the new colors. Johnnyt

 

[cmbwsu]

How are they in regards to "pocket marks" when used on a Diamond ... does anyone know?

 

[JB Cases]

How are they in regards to "pocket marks" when used on a Diamond ... does anyone know?

Ask Jeremy Jones.

 

[JoeyA]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxBqVyQnSw

WOW! That was an EXCELLENT product review.

JoeyA

 

[scratchs]

Big thank you for the info...

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

I played 14 hours with the Cyclop ball and liked them very much.

They are much harder and don't stick together like the Aramith balls.

The cue ball with the set plays well also.

The colors are actually easier to play with.

I grew up with the original Centennials and think these balls play very much the same.

The cut angle to the pocket is very accurate and the balls do not turn over as much.

I am buying a set as soon as possible.

Bill S.

How do you live with yourself? Seriously.

Are you ever going to square up with the DYD contest winner? :angry:

best,
brian kc

 

[CreeDo]

The balls still can get scuffed from diamond's pockets, I noticed the scuffs throughout
the 1p and 10b streams. Note the 9b in the pic.
I don't think that's a black mark against them though (HEYOOOOOOOOOOO).
It's just a quirk of playing on Diamonds.

Did anyone weigh them? The stream commentary said they're heavier. And the seemed to feel
the balls were the reason people kept coming up short on position, though initially
they were saying the table was unusually slow.

Supposedly these Cyclop guys bought the formula for old Brunswick balls,
and so they should play almost exactly the same as those?

 

[cmbwsu]

The balls still can get scuffed from diamond's pockets, I noticed the scuffs throughout
the 1p and 10b streams. Note the 9b in the pic.
I don't think that's a black mark against them though (HEYOOOOOOOOOOO).
It's just a quirk of playing on Diamonds.

Did anyone weigh them? The stream commentary said they're heavier. And the seemed to feel
the balls were the reason people kept coming up short on position, though initially
they were saying the table was unusually slow.

Supposedly these Cyclop guys bought the formula for old Brunswick balls,
and so they should play almost exactly the same as those?

Thanks, good catch -- this answers my query.

<Green sent>

 

[lfigueroa]

And I believe that would be good business for the company. ///////I hate the new colors. Johnnyt

Cyclop/Diamond will also be offering a set in traditional colors.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

How are they in regards to "pocket marks" when used on a Diamond ... does anyone know?

I believe they still pick them up. But of course that is a pocket issue, not a ball issue.

Lou Figueroa

 

[hang-the-9]

That's not a scuff mark, they are just scared to death of Earl. I think the 9 crapped it's pants.

The balls still can get scuffed from diamond's pockets, I noticed the scuffs throughout
the 1p and 10b streams. Note the 9b in the pic.
I don't think that's a black mark against them though (HEYOOOOOOOOOOO).
It's just a quirk of playing on Diamonds.

Did anyone weigh them? The stream commentary said they're heavier. And the seemed to feel
the balls were the reason people kept coming up short on position, though initially
they were saying the table was unusually slow.

Supposedly these Cyclop guys bought the formula for old Brunswick balls,
and so they should play almost exactly the same as those?