Pool Ball Collecting.

What a spectacular condition set to share on the thread, rexus31!

...The distinguished early-year Centennials with their orbicular pointers emphasizing just how perfect the design and numeral details really were at the time - and have continued to be a perennial favorite world wide - what a success story they have been.

So - are you playing them or just gazing at them in all their boxed glory?

And the graceful aging and vintage yellowing qualities...all “normal” from that era of manufacturing - and like Rubik’s so eloquently stated, really adds to their beauty and provenance. IMHO of course. As for getting them back to their original bright ivory coloring, a lot of it really boils down to technique (that has been perfected over the years) coupled with the right products. The only products I can endorse with any surety of results are the Aramith Ball Cleaner (NOT the green-labeled Aramith Billiard Ball Restorer) and high-quality, pure white microfiber cloths (no dyes; no coloring at all). Passion and patience. No ball cleaning machines. By hand only. One at a time.






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What a spectacular condition set to share on the thread, rexus31!

...The distinguished early-year Centennials with their orbicular pointers emphasizing just how perfect the design and numeral details really were at the time - and have continued to be a perennial favorite world wide - what a success story they have been.

So - are you playing them or just gazing at them in all their boxed glory?

And the graceful aging and vintage yellowing qualities...all “normal” from that era of manufacturing - and like Rubik’s so eloquently stated, really adds to their beauty and provenance. IMHO of course. As for getting them back to their original bright ivory coloring, a lot of it really boils down to technique (that has been perfected over the years) coupled with the right products. The only products I can endorse with any surety of results are the Aramith Ball Cleaner (NOT the green-labeled Aramith Billiard Ball Restorer) and high-quality, pure white microfiber cloths (no dyes; no coloring at all). Passion and patience. No ball cleaning machines. By hand only. One at a time.






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Thanks for the into! I've only hit them around a few times as I got new Centennials when I bought my table. Lsst I recall, they rack tight which to me indicates they weren't used often.
 
“cleaning” won’t remove the yellowing - unless it’s smoke

A man’s balls should always be clean. Especially when playing them.

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Just saw this snooker "dart" set go by on Ebay. 2 1/8" with numbers for those with memory issues.
 

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Thanks Rubik's! Here's another contribution. I acquired these Centennials with my table around 25 years ago. The table is a mid to late 50's AMF Commercial model similar to a Brunswick Sport King or Anniversary. I was curious if anyone can date these? Any ideas on removing the yellowing?

I have a set just like these... beautiful vintage patina on 'em.. DON'T try to get the yellowing off! My dream home 'man cave' room would be a 9' Centennial table
with that set of balls, and a matching Centennial cue wall rack loaded with
Titlist house cues.. complete retro room. Maybe when I hit the Powerball...:grin:
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I hit my new Vigma Zig Zags around today. I like 'em! They weight in at 166-167 grams each. The look pretty cool rolling down the table and they stay clean.

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Brunswick Centennial Carom Set in box... The Brunswick Balke Collander Company... Original..would est. 40's timeframe...

Snooker clay balls, triangle and counter from a set..

A set of ironwood balls, for what? I do not know.. but they are round and cool...

JV
 

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rexus31 said:
I hit my new Vigma Zig Zags around today. I like 'em! They weight in at 166-167 grams each. The look pretty cool rolling down the table and they stay clean.

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I love the Zig Zags how does the 166-167 grams compare to Cyclops or Centennial's ?
 
I give to you my latest acquisition: Olhausen Signature Series Pool Balls made exclusively for Olhausen by Cosmos in South Korea.

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I noticed these were very similar to my Predator Arcos prototypes and have deducted the Predators were also manufactured by Cosmos.

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You're sure buying up some prestigious examples for your pool ball collection, Mr R.

Bravo, sir, and many thanks for sharing the beautiful photographs.
 
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Quote from rexus31: I hit my new Vigma Zig Zags around today. I like 'em! They weight in at 166-167 grams each. The look pretty cool rolling down the table and they stay clean.


Great to see that you’ve finally received the ZigZags, rexus31 - I figured you’d love this latest Vigma creation. It’s one thing to see them in a box or a great photograph, but when they are in your hands, up close, and then played on your table, their beauty really jumps out. Especially those long, slow rolling shots down the rail with that sensational 8 ball.

I have a sneaky suspicion this won’t be your only set of the Vigma creations. Congrats!

~ K.




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rexus31 said:
I hit my new Vigma Zig Zags around today. I like 'em! They weight in at 166-167 grams each. The look pretty cool rolling down the table and they stay clean.


Great to see that you’ve finally received the ZigZags, rexus31 - I figured you’d love this latest Vigma creation. It’s one thing to see them in a box or a great photograph, but when they are in your hands, up close, and then played on your table, their beauty really jumps out. Especially those long, slow rolling shots down the rail with that sensational 8 ball.

I have a sneaky suspicion this won’t be your only set of the Vigma creations. Congrats!

~ K.




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I want a set of the Diamonds!
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I love the Zig Zags how does the 166-167 grams compare to Cyclops or Centennial's ?
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For the most part - a perfect pairing in weights. Most Vigma sets are right in that 167 gram range and play well with others.

~ K.


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