Anyone care to help me understand why I would switch from Pro Aramith Tournament balls?
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Cross-Side-Larry
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Cross-Side-Larry
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You have the best set in my opinion. I have the same set you have and I put my Brunswick Centennials back in the box to use them. I use the Aramith measle cue ball with mine and I couldn't be happier.
They are made with more resin in them, 88% v 58%; they are harder; they are polished to a finer finish; they are manufactured to higher tolerances; and you're going to see them at the DCC and CSI events. Several pro players have said they like them and/or they were the best set of balls they've played with.
Lou Figueroa
Where to get Cyclop Balls
Call Diamond Billiards. They distribute them.
There are two options. Standard colors and TV colors (the "skittle" colors). Below is a pic I took when I got my two sets last October.
Call Diamond Billiards. They distribute them.
There are two options. Standard colors and TV colors (the "skittle" colors). Below is a pic I took when I got my two sets last October.
If you already have the Aramith there is not need to switch. After playing for a bit with those Cyclop balls at the BCA tournament in Vegas, I don't mind how they hit but do not like the cueball at all, mostly the thick clear finish over the thing. For a new set, I would not mind using the Cyclop if there was a large cost difference between those and the good Aramith sets.
I played on the "skittles" colored last night. And it is totally confusing. Eight ball wouldn't matter, but nine-ball can get you out of your rhythm. Even when streaming, the neon colors don't seem to pop out as much as the traditional colors.
But, I will say that they play very well. I played for less than an hour and watched others playing on them for about 3 hours. I didn't see any skidding and even when people we framming the balls and jumping balls, it seemed that the object ball released from the cue ball quicker (not holding and changing the path of the OB). This could be my imagination. Again, only a few hours to play and watch with them. I should get more time this weekend to shoot with them.
But, I will say that they play very well. I played for less than an hour and watched others playing on them for about 3 hours. I didn't see any skidding and even when people we framming the balls and jumping balls, it seemed that the object ball released from the cue ball quicker (not holding and changing the path of the OB). This could be my imagination. Again, only a few hours to play and watch with them. I should get more time this weekend to shoot with them.
I have yet to play with them but will certainly give a fair and honest review when I do.
I think you will like them Lenny, except for that eyeball looking back at you on the cue ball.
ESPN subtitles the balls in order
This is the same for me.
Having a subtitle-like image of the balls on the lower screen showing which balls are pocketed and which are left on the table would be extremely helpful. You could then have more time to look over the table layout. That is one of the few things that I like about ESPN's coverage of pool (what little coverage that they have).
This is also a major hurdle for the commentators. I think Mark did a good job of mentioning the colors yesterday. He was extremely helpful. But, it is difficult to explain which ball is which prior to the ball coming into play. Any changing of traditional colors is just too confusing for viewers on television (maybe with exception of the 2 and 4 balls -their similar color especially for color challenged people like me).
This is the same for me.
Having a subtitle-like image of the balls on the lower screen showing which balls are pocketed and which are left on the table would be extremely helpful. You could then have more time to look over the table layout. That is one of the few things that I like about ESPN's coverage of pool (what little coverage that they have).
This is also a major hurdle for the commentators. I think Mark did a good job of mentioning the colors yesterday. He was extremely helpful. But, it is difficult to explain which ball is which prior to the ball coming into play. Any changing of traditional colors is just too confusing for viewers on television (maybe with exception of the 2 and 4 balls -their similar color especially for color challenged people like me).
I have both sets (pro cups & cyclop balls) and I have to say that the cyclop balls play better. They are more consistent and have held up their shine. I had my set since the 2013 BCA event when they were first released so its been a little while. I do have to say though that the cue ball has a slightly more slide then the aramiths but I got use to them.
Put it this way, if your playing in the BCA events then you should move over to be use to them. Thats my approach.
Put it this way, if your playing in the BCA events then you should move over to be use to them. Thats my approach.
Welcome to the new age..
I have the Bakelite brunswick balls,
aramith super pro balls and a set of the centinnial balls ..
I received the Cyclop set for Christmas as a gift.
As stated prior by others ,
the cyclop set plays better
than any other set Ive tried or
that I currently own. Cyclops are also more durable.
Theyre worth the
$250+ price tag for a new set
which CSI is asking.
Contact Mark Estes of CSI as he has
very lightly used sets for sale @$175 per set .
I have the Bakelite brunswick balls,
aramith super pro balls and a set of the centinnial balls ..
I received the Cyclop set for Christmas as a gift.
As stated prior by others ,
the cyclop set plays better
than any other set Ive tried or
that I currently own. Cyclops are also more durable.
Theyre worth the
$250+ price tag for a new set
which CSI is asking.
Contact Mark Estes of CSI as he has
very lightly used sets for sale @$175 per set .
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JC
Coos Cues
Donny Wessels has them at western state billiard supply.
He is SDbilliards here on AZ. A PM would get you hooked up.
JC
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The OP was referencing the Aramith Tournament set, not the Super Pro set. The Tournament set also has a high resin content.
Regarding tolerances, no one has published any data on that. It's just he said she said and repeating of what he/she said.