Cyclop vs Aramith Pro tournament

[jrctherake]

My longtime Seyberts account rep, who is a very good player as well as a certified instructor, sells all the various makes of balls. His opinion/expertise in the pool cues and accessories industry is valued as highly as anyone I know of. When I asked him his opinion as to which balls are the best, he didn't hesitate in saying the Belgium made Saluc balls (Aramiths and Centennials) are far superior to anything the Asian market has yet to come out with - specifically the Cyclop balls.

We've also heard more than one touring pro player who posts on this site who says the pro players dislike having to play with the Cyclop balls in the tournaments they sponsor. Obviously it's bad enough to the point that I've noticed even some tournaments that Cyclop sponsors, they use an Aramith Pro Cup Cue ball, I'm assuming because the players have complained so much about the Cyclop cue ball.

There is very little difference in playability but the cue ball is another story. I hate the Cyclops cue ball, older and new both suck.

Aramith cue balls are my choice.

 

[ahk10]

If anyone wants to sell their aramith tournaments let me know!

 

[336Robin]

The poolhall I play at purchased a set of cyclop ball.

The owner told me that the cyclop balls are a bit harder and thus have less cut induced throw, less of cling time.

What do you say?

Is that true?

How do both sets of balls play differently?

The Cyclops does play differently especially when the set is new. I think its
definitely true that less cling is due to the finish on the balls as I pass bank a lot in One Pocket.

I had a shot where I needed to draw the Cue Ball about 18 inches that I over stroked
the shot and the Cue Ball came back found a spot in the cloth and then sat there and
spun for what seemed like 15 seconds. The balls and cloth were fairly new. As they broke in they did that less.

 

[ChrisinNC]

There is very little difference in playability but the cue ball is another story. I hate the Cyclops cue ball, older and new both suck.

Aramith cue balls are my choice.

What more do you need to know? The Cue Ball is by far the most important ball in the set.

 

[jrctherake]

What more do you need to know? The Cue Ball is by far the most important ball in the set.

Need to know? Nothing that I'm aware of.

I was just agreeing with the rep you mentioned, as I have the same opinion as he did.

What is a cue ball?

 

[jrctherake]

The Cyclops does play differently especially when the set is new. I think its
definitely true that less cling is due to the finish on the balls as I pass bank a lot in One Pocket.

I had a shot where I needed to draw the Cue Ball about 18 inches that I over stroked
the shot and the Cue Ball came back found a spot in the cloth and then sat there and
spun for what seemed like 15 seconds. The balls and cloth were fairly new. As they broke in they did that less.

I've had similar experiences. I thought it was just me.

 

[ChrisinNC]

Need to know? Nothing that I'm aware of.

I was just agreeing with the rep you mentioned, as I have the same opinion as he did.

What is a cue ball?

You misinterpreted me as I should have verbalized it clearer - I was just confirming what you said - that if the cue ball has issues, there is no need to consider purchasing the set.

 

[Black-Balled]

You misinterpreted me as I should have verbalized it clearer - I was just confirming what you said - that if the cue ball has issues, there is no need to consider purchasing the set.

I dunno if I can agree with that...what about those who must play tourneys with them, or blended sets?

Gotta practice how you are gonna play, ya know?

 

[jrctherake]

You misinterpreted me as I should have verbalized it clearer - I was just confirming what you said - that if the cue ball has issues, there is no need to consider purchasing the set.

I agree.

I was unaware of said problem and bought not one set, but two sets of junk. Now I'm stuck with them.

That's what I get for not picking a stick up for over 25 years.