I have a set o centennials that I was going to sell and a buyer asked me if I could feel the numbers. I couldn't imagine why he would ask.. Sure enough two of the balls had "raised" numbers. I though they were melted into one piece etc- roundest etc. How is did this happen?
Lumpy centennials
- Thread starter roberthans
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Here is the story I heard. At Saluc, there is a very strenuous QA process. Sometimes Olga, the inspector" whacks the balls too hard which dislodge the number from it's final resting play.
Those balls could all be infected with aramith worms. They attack the numbres because they are a little softer and make for better "nesting". To verify this, take the balls to a vet clinic and request an x-ray. If found, they will inject the ball with the proper anitbiotic and the the ball will eventually readjust itself.
No need for thank yous, I am just happy to help.
Dan
My set of Cents are from 1975. The box says Brunswick but I think they were made by the Hyatt co for Brunswick. I think the numbers and circles raised because I had the bright idea of washing them and I used warm water. I have seen some said to wash balls in a dishwasher. Bad idea unless they can control the water temp.
My new set is Aramith.
I have a measle ball that is brand new. I can feel the dots but they are not raised and I don't think it is a second at $29.00.
My new set is Aramith.
I have a measle ball that is brand new. I can feel the dots but they are not raised and I don't think it is a second at $29.00.
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If you can feel the dots they'd have to either raised or sunken a bit, no?
I think dye changes the composition of the plastic. It fill in the voids. The dots appear to be inlaid, the suface feels different.
not a reply or help but some observations on Aramith. The other day I jumped a ball and hit the nine ball with the cue ball and it made a chip in the nine ball. Well and good but I emailed Aramith on thier company site--not asking for a replacement but only where I could obtain a replacement (special Great White set--present from my daughter). Two weeks later and still NO response>>>> some company response right?
Helpful or humorous ?
It isn't obvious which direction some people are going with this.
It isn't obvious which direction some people are going with this.
I knew it. your avatar IS a self portrait. lmoa
How old are these balls?
After the Aramith people bought Super Crystalate and combined their
tecnologies,they make the best ball in history.On a spherical micrometer
the ball stays within .002 from perfect round,even when crossing a
stripe or number.World legal is .005.The old Centenials used to jump to
.004 when crossing a stripe or number.
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Age
I don't know how old they are. The deformity is just noticeable. I suppose they could be within the .005 tolerance.
I don't know how old they are. The deformity is just noticeable. I suppose they could be within the .005 tolerance.