Good afternoon, everyone.
Over the years I have amassed quite a varied mix of pool balls. Does anyone else share this hobby and could perhaps post up a few photographs? I'd be keen to increase my collection if there's some nice sets attracting dust in your attic.
UPDATE.
As the thread has proved popular (we're at a mighty 660 posts and counting) I thought it might be a good idea to compile an index in order to help folks find a particular ball or set of personal interest. Post numbers are indicated in red. Many thanks indeed to all who have contributed thus far, I'll endeavour to update the index every couple hundred posts or so.
Best wishes,
RC.
Do you know where I can buy a Dynasphere Platinum cue ball?
That's a GREAT question! I have never seen one available ANYWHERE! And that is a shame. I am sure they could sell a LOT of them.
I know this post is older but I just saw a box of these that had a date on back that said it was trademarked in 1999 I believe. That may answer the original poster's question about the age of the set. Here is the pic
Those are ivory and not original to the box. As I understand it, the "Gold Diamond" is part of a series of cue balls from Brunswick that were sporting a single diamond in a few different colors: gold, blue, green and black.
There are quite a few substandard sets available but you would likely be unhappy with the quality over time. The only higher quality marbelized set in production right now that I know of is at www.mcdermottcue.com they now have the manufacturing rights to the styles made by Elephant. Their solid quality marbled set is $105.00 for a brand new set. I have had the original Elephant Beautiful set for years and they still look as good as new.
Is there a set you don't have?
I have a very unique set of no number marble balls. Apparently they are from the elephant balls head honchos private collection.
I would be open to a trade for some set I don't already
Wow Chuck! I JUST bought a New Old Stock Elephant Stars and Stripes in original box YESTERDAY! I am kicking myself. If I had known these were available I would have been bidding on these for sure! I'm surprised you would let these go since it gives you BOTH a regular and swirl numberless set!I have a very unique set of no number marble balls. Apparently they are from the elephant balls head honchos private collection.
I would be open to a trade for some set I don't already have
Nice score! Who makes them?
These were made by Elephant and come in a box that is made as a carry case with a handle. The ad on the box talks about what a great reaction you will get when you take these to your favorite pool room!
Grail set right there.
Vigma made a modern reproduction of sorts a few years back, but they are now out of business. Even those are very hard to come by. This is a very early and vary rare set.