Very possible the object balls are nicked too.then the object balls would be nicked as well . the cue ball doesn't go in a hole often.
i still vote for a counterfeit cue ball. as it wasnt what came with a set.
Very possible the object balls are nicked too.then the object balls would be nicked as well . the cue ball doesn't go in a hole often.
i still vote for a counterfeit cue ball. as it wasnt what came with a set.
whenever i've looked they are 'out of stock'. they were replaced over a yr ago by the Vanadiums which is same set with different cb. these new balls are not like Centennials other than the standard colors.you can still find the bronze sets.
if these turn out just as good and look like the centennials then its an easy change over. as all their balls are really cheap to buy.
afaik they come in shrink-wrapped sealed boxes. I don't think its a fake cb, far more likely its damage from the table or off a concrete floor.then the object balls would be nicked as well . the cue ball doesn't go in a hole often.
i still vote for a counterfeit cue ball. as it wasnt what came with a set.
not at ft worth, out of stock. they have their replacement the Vanadiums. Same ball with a different cueball. west state doesn't show either set. look, there are a few sets of Bronze scattered about but they were discont. over a yr ago and replaced with the Van.west state billiards shows them and fort worth billiards,
I'll post a pic when I get a chance. Had it all wrapped up back up for return, but if it helps someone make a decision on what to buy, then I'll unwrap that bad boy.Which cue ball is it? Do you have any photos of the damage? I am curious.
The Challenger set is a full phenolic resin. Some of the other sets are a hybrid (Dynaphex) resin.
The only thing I did with them was played on a big diamond with ball return. I have hard tips that we're leaving marks, but those all wiped off w a little spit. These are actual pieces of the finish that popped off. I tried using 3000 thinking they were spots from my tips, but that didn't work. Grabbed a mag glass so I could see what was what.Something doesn't sound right. I've been using a Dynaspeheres cue ball on my home table for the past 2+ years with no issues and our BCA League has been using Dynaspheres Bronze sets for 3 years without issue. What kind of table to you have? Did the cue ball ever come in contact with a concrete or tile floor?
You said Seyberts, right? Cause i got bored and called them. Said they've had zero problems or returns on any Dyna ball. I'm still not goin for it. Balls hitting each other will not chip them. Had to have hit a screw/nail/etc.I'll post a pic when I get a chance. Had it all wrapped up back up for return, but if it helps someone make a decision on what to buy, then I'll unwrap that bad boy.
Has to be a protruding piece of metal somewhere in the ball return.The only thing I did with them was played on a big diamond with ball return. I have hard tips that we're leaving marks, but those all wiped off w a little spit. These are actual pieces of the finish that popped off. I tried using 3000 thinking they were spots from my tips, but that didn't work. Grabbed a mag glass so I could see what was what.
I'll post a pic asa I can.
Look, I'm not trying to knock any product or courage or discourage anything here. Just stating what I know to be true. I didn't break with it and yes, some of the pockets I these diamonds could use attention, but I still think a phenolic ball should appear like this after one use. Here's the pics. I hope they're self explanatory.Something doesn't sound right. I've been using a Dynaspeheres cue ball on my home table for the past 2+ years with no issues and our BCA League has been using Dynaspheres Bronze sets for 3 years without issue. What kind of table to you have? Did the cue ball ever come in contact with a concrete or tile floor?
Those appear to be miniscule cracks. Idk. I'm not well versed in custom cues balls. I bought this one bcuz everyone was raving about dynas in another thread.Look, I'm not trying to knock any product or courage or discourage anything here. Just stating what I know to be true. I didn't break with it and yes, some of the pockets I these diamonds could use attention, but I still think a phenolic ball should appear like this after one use. Here's the pics. I hope they're self explanatory.
After all this blowback, I may just keep the damn thing. Rather not have to waste any more time explaining myself.
That pic on the left is obviously from a screw/nail head. Its not a ball issue its a table issue. If you can't fade 'blowback' on a open pool forum don't post.Look, I'm not trying to knock any product or courage or discourage anything here. Just stating what I know to be true. I didn't break with it and yes, some of the pockets I these diamonds could use attention, but I still think a phenolic ball should appear like this after one use. Here's the pics. I hope they're self explanatory.
After all this blowback, I may just keep the damn thing. Rather not have to waste any more time explaining myself.
Best blow up I can get.maybe the kids or someone plays when he isnt around.
or you got a counterfeit ball from wherever you ordered it from.
but it is easily remedied just buy another cue ball.
and why would you buy a low line set of balls in the first place.
Had a brainstorm and used a dry erase marker to color the chips. If they weren't thru the outer coating, none of the color would stick. It wipes right off. You can clearly see the color inside the nick's.Very possible the object balls are nicked too.
I agree.Phenolic or resin if the table has nails or any other metal exposed that can come in contact with the balls your going to get chips and scratches.
Is phenolic mre durable and play better? Absolutely!
Had a brainstorm and used dry erase marker to darken the spots. It wipes right off, unless it sinks past the outer coating like this.whenever i've looked they are 'out of stock'. they were replaced over a yr ago by the Vanadiums which is same set with different cb. these new balls are not like Centennials other than the standard colors.
Check all the photos I uploaded throughout the thread. Got smart at the end and used a dry erase marker to darken in the bad spots.Which cue ball is it? Do you have any photos of the damage? I am curious.
The Challenger set is a full phenolic resin. Some of the other sets are a hybrid (Dynaphex) resin.
Not the same balls. Vanadium balls have larger numbers and are in the center of the stripes.not at ft worth, out of stock. they have their replacement the Vanadiums. Same ball with a different cueball. west state doesn't show either set. look, there are a few sets of Bronze scattered about but they were discont. over a yr ago and replaced with the Van.
never looked at them side-by-side. just looked at pics and they look same to me.Not the same balls. Vanadium balls have larger numbers and are in the center of the stripes.