Least favorite cue ball

My least favorite is the aramith tv measle ball, the one with the red dots. It somehow "feels" heavier to me, as in not as responsive. It also gets dirty fast.
 
The cue ball I refused to play with is any magnetic ball….the over size or the mud ball are predictable.
 
I’ve only played with it a couple times so I’m not really knocking it but I don’t like the aramith one with the big blue dot on it. The one used at the derby this year.
 
I hate the cue ball with green writing (cant remember what is says at the moment) that is frequently used on Valleys.
 
Flakeandrun said:
I like the dynasphere cueball with the light blue markings (think it was in a Japan limited edition set or something? Can check the box next time I am at the store, but pretty sure it is). I have the Dynasphere set with the black markings. My local hall has three boxes of the limited blue dynaspheres, A box of predator (which always get used by the same group of guys) and a load of aramith sets which are pretty much entirely the red-dot ones. Think the Dynaspheres and Predator ball sets are for VIP/membership holders. Anyway, I traded out one of my two black Dynasphere cueballs for a light blue one. So, I'd say either that or a single black dot is what I like... not that I care too much to be honest.
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Was the Dynaspheres cue ball trade with friends or? I have a Bronze set and want to get a Rhodium cue ball. As I understand it, all Dynaspheres sets use the same resin compound and just vary the intricacy of the pattern. I've also heard (and basically confirmed, because they are much harder to find now) that Dynaspheres quite marketing the Bronze set and renamed it with a higher price tag. Additionally, I've also heard from Dynaspheres that individual cue balls are being produced for dealer distribution and sale but it seems like that effort has been hindered / delayed for 6 or more months.

I hate the green logo / swirl Aramith valley cue ball (the chalk magnet). I like to use either my Bronze cue ball or my red circle (make sure you buy them from an authorized dealer as there are fakes on Amazon). I also have a Aramith purple logo tournament ball that is a little bit better than the green logo one which works with the cue return when the tables are not open for free / league play.
 
easy-e said:
I'm sure this has been discussed in the past, but it seems like we have a ton of options nowadays. I'll go first... I hate me a red circle cue ball. Favorite may be the Predator, but that's not really the question. :)
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Any TD who gets to the finals then switches to another brand.
 
sbrownn said:
Was the Dynaspheres cue ball trade with friends or? I have a Bronze set and want to get a Rhodium cue ball. As I understand it, all Dynaspheres sets use the same resin compound and just vary the intricacy of the pattern. I've also heard (and basically confirmed, because they are much harder to find now) that Dynaspheres quite marketing the Bronze set and renamed it with a higher price tag. Additionally, I've also heard from Dynaspheres that individual cue balls are being produced for dealer distribution and sale but it seems like that effort has been hindered / delayed for 6 or more months.

I hate the green logo / swirl Aramith valley cue ball (the chalk magnet). I like to use either my Bronze cue ball or my red circle (make sure you buy them from an authorized dealer as there are fakes on Amazon). I also have a Aramith purple logo tournament ball that is a little bit better than the green logo one which works with the cue return when the tables are not open for free / league play.
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The pool hall I play out of had three sets of the blue marked ball. The set I have came with two black marked balls. They let me switch one out. I like it's aesthetic. To be honest, I don't find much difference between the balls when playing.
Did know they priced up the bronze, but I guess that is part of the strategy. Make awesome balls for cheap, and bump them up once the reputation is established firmly.
Do hope they sell cueballs individually in the future. I can find them sold individually only on second hand apps where I am.
 
My current favorite

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Aramith duramith tournament or Diamond TV aramith measles

Anything dirty, chipped and/or wrong weight.
 

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My experiences starting with the worst:

Oversized barbox

Worn/Oblong-ish

Scuffed/Damaged/or otherwise surface compromised

Underweight

Dirty

Mismatched with OBs/Overweight

Any/All of the above combined


As far as actual CBs I’m not a fan:

Aramith Tournament with black logo seems like a literal rock

Aramith Red Circle just the opposite, seems to squirt off OBs and rails. This ball could be an acceptable substitute with worn OBs, but otherwise I’ve got no reason to use it

Dynasphere Bronze seems to behave like Aramith Red Circle


Favorites along with their matching sets:

Aramith Black measles
Aramith blue circle
Aramith red measles works well with modern Aramith Centennials
Dynasphere Platinum blue measles

Indifferent:

Aramith Premium blue logo
Aramith Premier
Dynasphere Tungsten
 
easy-e said:
I'm sure this has been discussed in the past, but it seems like we have a ton of options nowadays. I'll go first... I hate me a red circle cue ball. Favorite may be the Predator, but that's not really the question. :)
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These two:


Dynamo Red Dot
Universal B
 
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