First day with my Aramith Tournament Black , dinged already

[skor]

get over it, it'll continue to ding and scratch from use, just like a new car

 

[Gio Sr.]

Thanks for your help guys. Just a little bug on the windshield of life.

 

[7stud]

Cue balls are disposable in my opinion. I feel they last a month or so of hard play. I order Measle cue balls direct from aramith by case.

The black measles balls are supposed to be Duramith, which Aramith claims will last 40 years, so one day seems a bit shy of the predicted life span.

I recently purchased some Aramith red measles balls that have a yellow shading, which came out of boxes of Aramith Tournament ball sets. I compared them to my black measles ball's yellow shading, and the color was identical. The red measles balls that I typically play with are brilliant white. Are the red measles balls with the yellow shading made of Duramith? I can't find anything online that says that there are two types of red measles balls: Duramith v. Aramith ProCup.

 

[Jimmorrison]

Out of a hundred times, that a cue ball goes in a pocket, how often is it traveling at a speed that results in damage?

 

[7stud]

Out of a hundred times, that a cue ball goes in a pocket, how often is it traveling at a speed that results in damage?

0

 

[Jimmorrison]

0

Agreed

 

[iusedtoberich]

All of your balls will become chipped eventually due to the nails. Does not matter if it's the top of the line Duramith set, or a $20 set. None of them are immune to the nails.

Get a cheap set for the clubhouse. Also put several layers of black electrical tape over any nails/staples/screws (after driving them in as much as possible). It will help some.

Keep your good balls at home only. Never ever at a junk non-commercial table with nails sticking out.

 

[Gio Sr.]

The black measles balls are supposed to be Duramith, which Aramith claims will last 40 years, so one day seems a bit shy of the predicted life span.

I recently purchased some Aramith red measles balls that have a yellow shading, which came out of boxes of Aramith Tournament ball sets. I compared them to my black measles ball's yellow shading, and the color was identical. The red measles balls that I typically play with are brilliant white. Are the red measles balls with the yellow shading made of Duramith? I can't find anything online that says that there are two types of red measles balls: Duramith v. Aramith ProCup.

 

[Gio Sr.]

Just thought I’d add some pictures of the packaging.

 

[rexus31]

Out of a hundred times, that a cue ball goes in a pocket, how often is it traveling at a speed that results in damage?

A collision with an exposed nail head at normal speed can nick a phenolic cue ball.

 

[nataddrho]

Phenolic tips scuff the ball. Maybe this is less with the new chalk, but with traditional chalk, it is very visible if you look for it. Miscues seriously scuff, burn, and mark the ball. If there's chalk on the cue ball, it can scuff the object ball.

Aramith ball cleaner should be able to fix the problem. I would rub the problem spots individually and then clean the whole ball.

Yes to this. It is what I do. One dab per chalk stuck spot and wipe clean.

 

[nataddrho]

The black measles balls are supposed to be Duramith, which Aramith claims will last 40 years, so one day seems a bit shy of the predicted life span.

I recently purchased some Aramith red measles balls that have a yellow shading, which came out of boxes of Aramith Tournament ball sets. I compared them to my black measles ball's yellow shading, and the color was identical. The red measles balls that I typically play with are brilliant white. Are the red measles balls with the yellow shading made of Duramith? I can't find anything online that says that there are two types of red measles balls: Duramith v. Aramith ProCup.

The yellow shading and glassy layer are a good indication of vitrification, which is extremely hard material.

 

[mikemosconi]

Nail heads for sure - whenever you bring a set of balls to an unknown table- rule one is check the pocket nails- especially once you have been a victim- many of us have been victimized by these nail heads.

 

[dquarasr]

Magic eraser with some ball cleaner on it will remove almost any mark. If it's a scuff or a gouge, they probably need a new ball.

Be careful with Magic Eraser. It can be like fine sandpaper.

 

[Terry Aeschliman]

Magic Eraser - no
Cue Ball Disposable - no

 

[cueball2010]

Did you check your other balls. If it is pocket metal they should be much worse scratches on the other 15 balls

 

[iusedtoberich]

The black measles balls are supposed to be Duramith, which Aramith claims will last 40 years, so one day seems a bit shy of the predicted life span.

I recently purchased some Aramith red measles balls that have a yellow shading, which came out of boxes of Aramith Tournament ball sets. I compared them to my black measles ball's yellow shading, and the color was identical. The red measles balls that I typically play with are brilliant white. Are the red measles balls with the yellow shading made of Duramith? I can't find anything online that says that there are two types of red measles balls: Duramith v. Aramith ProCup.

Aramith has had the same 40 year lifetime marketing language for at least 20 years, probably way more, on their entire range. They seem to compare their ball to polyester balls, not their own product.

 

[straightline]

Probably chalk compression. Tried plain water?

 

[Sheldon]

Be careful with Magic Eraser. It can be like fine sandpaper.

True, it's quite abrasive.

 

[trob]

Nice tables but the balls are old and beat. I just wanted a decent cue ball.
I was back at it today for a few hours. I did find two nail heads out a bit. Tomorrow I will bring a small hammer and a punch to tap them in. It’s just a senior community club house.

Hell man thats not unusual. A lot of the older dudes that took straight pool real seriously would bring their own set and I’ve been to plenty of league nights where someone would bring a good set of balls because the bars were terrible.