Neat high-speed video

[cuetrip]

http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~dga/pool/high_speed_videos/new/HSVA-76.htm
the infrared parts are especially cool showing the amount of heat generated from both the tip hitting the ball and the friction of the ball on the cloth.

 

[mosconiac]

Now you know where those little yellow spots come from on a aramith cue ball.

 

[cuetrip]

Now you know where those little yellow spots come from on a aramith cue ball.

Wow, I never thought about that. I've noticed the yellow marks on occasion and just figured some dipsh*t burned it with a cigarette, lol. Interesting.

 

[Adanac67]

That was a real eye opener. Thanks for posting this. It was very educational.