measle ball
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It makes it easier for spectators, and to a degree for the shooter, to see the results of the spin applied on the shot.
Personally, when I'm playing a match, I don't need that kind of feedback, as I can see what the cue ball is doing without the red spots.
If I am practicing, or doing some training, I find the Elephant practice balls to be a far more effective tool.
JMHO
Steve
Personally, when I'm playing a match, I don't need that kind of feedback, as I can see what the cue ball is doing without the red spots.
If I am practicing, or doing some training, I find the Elephant practice balls to be a far more effective tool.
JMHO
Steve
These are interesting replies from the instructors.
I am an APA 6-7 handicap. Probably makes me a “B” player at best and I use the measles ball all the time. I continue to learn about cue ball control with this enhanced cue ball.
Perhaps it is only of use to those of us who are in the early phases of learning excellent cue ball control.
The measles ball is the only ball I use at home on my 9 footer. At the local bar / restaurant, where I rejoined the TAP league, we use a red dot. I do not have any trouble shifting between balls. For me the measles ball has been of much use and is one of the more instructive tools that make it easier for me to see what I have done.
I have never used the elephant ball
I am an APA 6-7 handicap. Probably makes me a “B” player at best and I use the measles ball all the time. I continue to learn about cue ball control with this enhanced cue ball.
Perhaps it is only of use to those of us who are in the early phases of learning excellent cue ball control.
The measles ball is the only ball I use at home on my 9 footer. At the local bar / restaurant, where I rejoined the TAP league, we use a red dot. I do not have any trouble shifting between balls. For me the measles ball has been of much use and is one of the more instructive tools that make it easier for me to see what I have done.
I have never used the elephant ball
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I have a collection of about 30 or so cue balls. Different weights, different styles, different surface textures and even different sizes. I HAD one of the measles balls for awhile, but it hit so close to the standard ball that came with my Aramith set that I gave it to a friend.
I never got any more feedback from it than I did from a normal (white) cue ball. I pretty much know how the cue ball is spinning when it leaves the object ball or hits a cushion, so I get my feedback pretty well from any cue ball. I can, however, see where it might be beneficial to some players to see exactly what kind of spin does what, as you can see the direction of spin better with the measles ball, but it just never was my thing.
As RandyG said, the ball was made for TV matches so the home viewing audience could see the spin on the cue ball. Great for that, but I'd rather just play, most times, with a red circle.
Bob
I never got any more feedback from it than I did from a normal (white) cue ball. I pretty much know how the cue ball is spinning when it leaves the object ball or hits a cushion, so I get my feedback pretty well from any cue ball. I can, however, see where it might be beneficial to some players to see exactly what kind of spin does what, as you can see the direction of spin better with the measles ball, but it just never was my thing.
As RandyG said, the ball was made for TV matches so the home viewing audience could see the spin on the cue ball. Great for that, but I'd rather just play, most times, with a red circle.
Bob
When a player in the room or my opponent comes up with a creative way to make a transition to another shot i like to see it.It may be a shot I could try and reproduce in the future and it provides some info on competency and who may be improving and moving up or down the food chain.Good info to know in possibly negotiating future handicaps or just being a fan and saying to yourself,"nice shot".All feedback is good.I like the measles ball.
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