how do they play??
whats the difference
p.s by wavy red i mean this cue ball
http://www.ozonebilliards.com/suarprocueba.html
whats the difference
p.s by wavy red i mean this cue ball
http://www.ozonebilliards.com/suarprocueba.html
So the different types of cue balls only have to weigh at least 156 grams and not exceed 170 grams to be legal.
Blue Circle Cue Ball: 204 grams
Red Circle Cue Ball: 157 grams
Plain White Cue Ball: 203 grams
Most of these cue balls are made using the same resin formula or something really close. The principal difference, aside from possible variations in diameter, will be in weight.
The tolerance difference for pool balls are as follows: diameter 2.25" (+.005") or 15.715cm (+.127mm) and the weight can be 5.5 ozs. to 6.0 ozs. or 156 to 170 grams.
The weight specification for pool balls is just not tight and it allows for weight differences which is just dumb. So the different types of cue balls only have to weigh at least 156 grams and not exceed 170 grams to be legal. And keep in mind there is no requirement that all the balls in the set be the identical weight; only that all of the balls fall within the specified weight range. Imagine playing a rack or set with a variance of up to 1/2 oz. on a object ball. or several object balls, and off course, the cue ball weight difference as well.
Anyone ever wonder why sometimes you might not be drawing the ball as well tonight vs.last night or maybe from playing on a different table. Do you think all the object balls in the rack at the pool hall all weigh the same...........Duh? The owners of The Break Room in Fresno, CA had me test some of their sets of poll balls..........it's amazing what one can learn........of course, there was variation but nonetheless all sets were completely within the above specifications.
The best set I've tested are my two Brunswick Centennial Sets (Made by Aramith). Aside from having what I consider to be the best appearance, the tolerance was simply amazing. The Centennial Blue Dot Cue Ball & Measles Ball both weigh 169 grams and all the object balls (1-15) weigh 168 grams in both my Centennial sets. The poster asked what's the difference in cue balls? Below are the pertinent weight specs; conversion factor is 28.375 grams per ounce. The grams scale is a much more accurate weight measurement than ounces.
Aramith Measles Ball: 169 grams
Blue Dot Centennial: 169 grams
Red Logo Aramith: 170 grams
Blue Circle Cue Ball: 204 grams
Red Circle Cue Ball: 157 grams
Plain White Cue Ball: 203 grams
These weights were determined using an electronic scale which is regularly calibrated. The different type cue balls were sampled at The Break Room in Fresno, CA. Without a doubt, the ideal is to play with object balls all the same weight and of course, a cue ball that has the identical weight as the object balls. The laws of physics are then more equally applicable and predictable on any given shot. Ever wonder why sometimes at the pool halls you might not be drawing the cue ball as well, or the follow shot comes up short or maybe too long, i.e., cue ball inertia. How about long stop shots and tangent line distance, or bank shots........hit a shot with different weight cue balls and/ or/both different weight object balls, and you'll learn firsthand the real difference in cue ball position attainment and also shots just missed from rattled object balls in the pocket.
Anyway, those are the cold, hard facts about pool ball weights and the laws of physics and geometry are heavily influenced by mismatched (different) weights of the cue ball and object balls. It's also the reason why players favor a specific type cue ball and it's understandable because their cue stroke is better suited to the weight of one type cue ball versus another.
Aramith Measles Ball: 169 grams
Blue Dot Centennial: 169 grams
Red Logo Aramith: 170 grams
Blue Circle Cue Ball: 204 grams
Red Circle Cue Ball: 157 grams
Plain White Cue Ball: 203 grams
Most of these cue balls are made using the same resin formula or something really close. The principal difference, aside from possible variations in diameter, will be in weight.
The tolerance difference for pool balls are as follows: diameter 2.25" (+.005") or 15.715cm (+.127mm) and the weight can be 5.5 ozs. to 6.0 ozs. or 156 to 170 grams.
The weight specification for pool balls is just not tight and it allows for weight differences which is just dumb. So the different types of cue balls only have to weigh at least 156 grams and not exceed 170 grams to be legal. And keep in mind there is no requirement that all the balls in the set be the identical weight; only that all of the balls fall within the specified weight range. Imagine playing a rack or set with a variance of up to 1/2 oz. on a object ball. or several object balls, and off course, the cue ball weight difference as well.
Anyone ever wonder why sometimes you might not be drawing the ball as well tonight vs.last night or maybe from playing on a different table. Do you think all the object balls in the rack at the pool hall all weigh the same...........Duh? The owners of The Break Room in Fresno, CA had me test some of their sets of poll balls..........it's amazing what one can learn........of course, there was variation but nonetheless all sets were completely within the above specifications.
The best set I've tested are my two Brunswick Centennial Sets (Made by Aramith). Aside from having what I consider to be the best appearance, the tolerance was simply amazing. The Centennial Blue Dot Cue Ball & Measles Ball both weigh 169 grams and all the object balls (1-15) weigh 168 grams in both my Centennial sets. The poster asked what's the difference in cue balls? Below are the pertinent weight specs; conversion factor is 28.375 grams per ounce. The grams scale is a much more accurate weight measurement than ounces.
Aramith Measles Ball: 169 grams
Blue Dot Centennial: 169 grams
Red Logo Aramith: 170 grams
Blue Circle Cue Ball: 204 grams
Red Circle Cue Ball: 157 grams
Plain White Cue Ball: 203 grams
These weights were determined using an electronic scale which is regularly calibrated. The different type cue balls were sampled at The Break Room in Fresno, CA. Without a doubt, the ideal is to play with object balls all the same weight and of course, a cue ball that has the identical weight as the object balls. The laws of physics are then more equally applicable and predictable on any given shot. Ever wonder why sometimes at the pool halls you might not be drawing the cue ball as well, or the follow shot comes up short or maybe too long, i.e., cue ball inertia. How about long stop shots and tangent line distance, or bank shots........hit a shot with different weight cue balls and/ or/both different weight object balls, and you'll learn firsthand the real difference in cue ball position attainment and also shots just missed from rattled object balls in the pocket.
Anyway, those are the cold, hard facts about pool ball weights and the laws of physics and geometry are heavily influenced by mismatched (different) weights of the cue ball and object balls. It's also the reason why players favor a specific type cue ball and it's understandable because their cue stroke is better suited to the weight of one type cue ball versus another.
Aramith Measles Ball: 169 grams
Blue Dot Centennial: 169 grams
Red Logo Aramith: 170 grams
Blue Circle Cue Ball: 204 grams
Red Circle Cue Ball: 157 grams
Plain White Cue Ball: 203 grams
Did you know ...... that a cue tip ferrule can't be longer than one (1) inch............
Did you know...
...or that a cue tip ferrule can't be longer than one (1) inch............some might think this isn't interesting or important but it really does help to know the rules.
From the WPA and BCA rules: "The ferrule of the cue stick, if of a metal material, may not be more than 1 inch [2.54 cm] in length."
I play with shafts from 2 HoF cuemakers whose ferrules are longer than 1". But they are not made of metal. :thumbup:
how do they play??
whats the difference
p.s by wavy red i mean this cue ball
http://www.ozonebilliards.com/suarprocueba.html