Equipment Variation: A dimpled cue ball

[justnum]

I think you have a good idea but you are looking at the wrong end of the collision. Think about that for a moment.

A dimpled cue stick could be 3d printed. Would improved aerodynamics on the cue improve shooting precision or accuracy?

 

[Dan White]

A dimpled cue stick could be 3d printed. Would improved aerodynamics on the cue improve shooting precision or accuracy?

How about a dimpled pool table? Dimple the whole damn thing.

 

[justnum]

How about a dimpled pool table? Dimple the whole damn thing.

The fibers in the cloth form a different dimple pattern.

 

[Dan White]

The fibers in the cloth form a different dimple pattern.

I'm talking about the table itself -- slate, rails, ball return, maybe even the light fixture, too

 

[justnum]

I'm talking about the table itself -- slate, rails, ball return, maybe even the light fixture, too

thanks a lot of good ideas.

Creating a natural wind tunnel for extended flight is a great idea.

 

[jaywheel]

What if the table was made of ice and we put tiny blades under the balls?

 

[soyale]

I think you have a good idea but you are looking at the wrong end of the collision. Think about that for a moment.

Now that is cutting edge tech

 

[justnum]

What if the table was made of ice and we put tiny blades under the balls?

Resurfacing the upper ice layer could be an issue.

Maybe the Zamboni Company knows how to solve it.

I recommend Bauer for blades on ice.

This is not the direction of experimentation I will go forward with.

 

[Twocylndr]

Do you know why golf balls are dimpled?

To make them appear cuter?

 

[jaywheel]

As far as the blades, would you recommend Ls1’s, 2’s or 3’s? Regular sharpening or profiled? Thanks in advance.


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[justnum]

As far as the blades, would you recommend Ls1’s, 2’s or 3’s? Regular sharpening or profiled? Thanks in advance.


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You can be the first to survey and assess that equipment. I have done zero experimentation with that equipment.

If you have access to that equipment I can recommend an evaluation process.

I am focused on a stabilizer for pool players with parkinsons.

 

[fastone371]

There is a lot of documentation on what cue ball is used for. I know what a cueball is used for.

I have always been interesting in developing an original pool show routine.

Talking about engineering during shooting would be part of my routine.

Its nice you are posting on the thread. Thanks.

I think people are posting on this thread not because they find the subject matter interesting but because they cant believe that someone actually asked a question like this.

 

[fastone371]

I have spent some time at the golf range and first thought was what if a cue ball was dimpled?

Would it be a like a sand trap or hazard? A required challenge to know and manage.

I suppose we are lucky that you didnt go to a football game, imagine how hard it would be to play using a football shaped cue ball.

 

[justnum]

I suppose we are lucky that you didnt go to a football game, imagine how hard it would be to play using a football shaped cue ball.

The mathematical term to generalize objects that roll uniformly or like a ball is convex bodies of constant width.

A specialized cue ball shape is fun to think about.

 

[DeeDeeCues]

I suppose we are lucky that you didnt go to a football game, imagine how hard it would be to play using a football shaped cue ball.

The onside break would be challenging.

 

[djg576]

A dimpled cue stick could be 3d printed. Would improved aerodynamics on the cue improve shooting precision or accuracy?

Speaking of dimples, have you ever had your head examined?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

A specialized cue ball shape is fun to think about.

lol

He said "think".

pj
chgo

 

[Cuedup]

You can be the first to survey and assess that equipment. I have done zero experimentation with that equipment.

If you have access to that equipment I can recommend an evaluation process.

I am focused on a stabilizer for pool players with parkinsons.

Motorcycles use a gas shock to prevent high speed wobbles. I'd suggest a similar setup using a wrist brace to attach the damper to the chest.

 

[Cornerman]

If you have access to that equipment I can recommend an evaluation process.

DOE’s? Pugh Matrix? 6M analysis??? What in the actual fudge are you talking about? And why am I responding???

 

[justnum]

DOE’s? Pugh Matrix? 6M analysis??? What in the actual fudge are you talking about? And why am I responding???

Its a creative engineering exercise.

Its a common thought exercise to reverse engineer or use substitute materials to encourage certain effects.

Billiards equipment has been around for awhile but few products exist for players with less than 100% physical ability.

The engineering problems I am focused on are playing pool from a seated position, playing pool with symptomatic signs of parkinsons and playing pool with partial or limited vision.

The design challenge also includes
solving the problems stated with easy to find and shape materials.

Growing a pool community means making it easier to play or participate in.