Pool Ball Collecting.

[Flakeandrun]

I thought you might like to see these, Mr F.

Currently available on a website called Offer Up.

These are absolutely awesome!!!! Would be cool if the stripes were tiger print, and the spots were leopard print. I wonder If I can find them on Taobao or Xianyu here.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rubik's Cube]

They were made by Vigma in Hong Kong.

If you have any buddies in America (I’m in England) perhaps they could go on Offer Up and buy them on your behalf?

 

[Flakeandrun]

They were made by Vigma in Hong Kong.

If you have any buddies in America (I’m in England) perhaps they could go on Offer Up and buy them on your behalf?

If they're made by a HK company, maybe I will have some luck on Chinese buying platforms. I will have a look
I'll DM you if you are in England, as I will be in the UK soon.

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Look forward to it, sir!

 

[Rubik's Cube]

There is one Chinese made set that I would dearly love to buy but have never been able to find.

Please keep an eye out for me, dear chap.

 

[Flakeandrun]

There is one Chinese made set that I would dearly love to buy but have never been able to find.

Please keep an eye out for me, dear chap.

I will take some screenshots of some of the ones I can find on Taobao when I have time. I can find a grey one that is similar to this. There are also many differing designs of which I am not sure how desirable they actually are.

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Thank you!

I must bid you good night as it is 1:00 am over here.

Great to chat, sir!

 

[phretless]

So technically not a set, but after seeing a dice game on ebay, I got inspired. Point to point a little over 63mm. Flat side to side 55mm. Two dice doesn't work well as a carom game, but one and requiring it to be the second ball struck works fairly well. Best part is the die is around $15.

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Hello, ladies and gentlemen.

My Aramith Pro Ex set arrived from Japan just in time for Christmas… currently in great hands with Bfriesth.

 

[phretless]

There is a seller who has 61.5mm Korean six ball sets on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3259264589...d=link&campid=5335988529&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Thank you for sharing that link, Mr P. It is a beautiful and interesting set of balls for sure, dear fellow.

Personally, alas, I dare not begin collecting another size… my addiction is severe enough just sticking with the pool balls!

 

[Dan_B]

Mr. Cube,
those no numbered stripe and solids are perfect!

 

[ThaydenNEK]

There is a seller who has 61.5mm Korean six ball sets on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3259264589...d=link&campid=5335988529&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

I have also been watching these sets they also come in 63 and 65.5mm and just recently I have found videos on this game being played it is a very interesting game. There is also the 9 ball carom set but I have still not found a video of anyone playing that yet.

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Thanks, Dan!

Another very lucky score for me, sir. I just happened to be on eBay as the set was listed.

 

[mrpiper]

Thanks to my friend Michael Hoffman, I was able to add an upgraded cue ball to this quite old set by "Elephant". The original cue ball came with a TEENY little red star that was SCREENED onto the ball. It completely wore off after the first few racks of use. A TERRIBLE product. I saw a few of these "Star Ball" types go across my radar and thought it looked like a good match. Michael had what appears to be a brand new, never used one to add to the set.

It looks like an "90's" version of a "Measles" cue ball that was especially made for this set! Really makes the entire set more fun, and already getting a lot of "Wow's" from my pool playing friends!

 

[mrpiper]

I just picked up this 9-ball that I really liked (although I am not serious about collecting balls tbh, I was going to put it in a little display in my home)

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My friend showed me some interesting Japanese balls that he has the other day. They are pretty far out. Never seen him use them. They are in his locker with about 4 or 5 other sets in the pool hall.

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These are BEYOND cool! I would cash in for a set if they are still available!

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Congratulations on your new star cueball, Mr P. It looks like a perfect marriage.

I believe Aramith’s leopard print ball is still quite often available, dear chap, so you should be able to pick one up soon.

Good luck.

 

[mrpiper]

Congratulations on your new star cueball, Mr P. It looks like a perfect marriage.

I believe Aramith’s leopard print ball is still quite often available, dear chap, so you should be able to pick one up soon.

Good luck.

I have the Leopard 9. I was referring to the Japanese 9 ball set! Very unique!

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Ah, apologies, that set is rather more rare!

 

[Rubik's Cube]

Sincere thanks for all your wonderful contributions to this thread throughout the year, ladies and gentlemen. They were very much appreciated indeed.

Here’s wishing you a safe, peaceful and prosperous new year… may all the most desirable pool ball sets roll your way in 2024.