Hello, Rubik’s Cube - it’s been a while. Hope all is well, sir!
A Top 10 favorites list you dare ask, eh?
Well, now - THAT will require a little thought since my personal quest ranges from the truly rare up to those with remarkable or unique design characteristics - including of course my childhood favorite: the beloved Brunswick Centennials. All of which, by the way, must be playable on the baize - regardless of said rarity, age or even value. A “Playable Museum” so to speak.
To start my list of Top 10 (not in any particular order of course), I’ll go with this:
1) early 1970’s Brunswick Centennials. The first ball set I ever laid eyes on at 6 and played with as a kid with dear old Dad.
2) nearest the top of my list (if there were an order) would reside the Raschig TRIAD of the elusive unnumbered 9’s and one set each of their traditional 15’s as well as the early darted “Raschig Centennials” when first acquired by Aramith. These are special enough to group as one selection in my Top 10 list.
3) the Aramith English Snooker set with the additional (2) Snooker Plus balls to have all the options. Nothing like having unnumbered solids gliding across the table. Another childhood favorite.
4) Cuemate CHESS set from Duane Smith. Truly unique balls for a special and unique game of chess on the pool table.
5) Hyatt Romanique II’s for sure. Love the Roman numerals. Rarely found in beautiful shape with an original box.
6) Aramith Tournaments. TV Edition. The best of the “modern” ball sets available today.
7) the all-white, numbered Vigma Russian Pyramid sets in both 57.2mm and the larger 60mm version. A treat playing Rotation games.
8) my extra-special Guinness 2.25” black and whites gifted from my good friend Rubik’s from the U.K. - A get together favorite amongst friends and ice cold Guinness beverages.
9) 100 year old Hyatt clay Zig Zags. Anyone have a set they’re hoarding and would like to pass along
10) I’ll round out the list with another Hyatt design - the Bicentennials showcasing the two small stars on either side of each numbered ball - and the Liberty cue ball to match. Beautiful and classic sound.
That’s the list for today.
Thanks for the challenge and suggestion, Rubik’s!!
Looking forward to see what other AZB members chime in with for a Top 10 list
~ K
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