Which ball is better

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hammey22

hammey
Howdy all,

I am looking to get a new set for my home table. I'm not looking to go super cheap, so unless the balls are pool hall / tournament worthy, then I won't consider them. Which would be better:

1. Super Aramith Pro
2. Brunswick Centenial
3. Something else?

Thanks for your input!
 
Brunswick Centennials are rebranded Super Aramiths. They're the same materials, same specs. In my opinion, both are fine although I do like the measles cue-ball. The only other set to give consideration to are the Cyclops balls which have grown in popularity lately. The primary issue with these balls are the colors used for the 7 and 15 balls and the translucent-looking cue ball.

If I were buying a set today, I'd probably get the Super Aramith TV set and never look back. That said, having a set of Cyclops balls on the side to prepare for a tournament isn't the worst idea either.
 
Super Aramith Pro (TV, if you like the colors). This is what just about anybody uses, so it's a safe bet.

The Tournament seem to react a little bit different (and are very expensive) so you might be careful.

Cheers!
 
I don't know if they qualify as "better", but I got a set of the Aramith Tournament balls with Duramith technology about 1 1/2 years ago, and they seem to stay clean forever. No scuff marks whatsoever. All I do is polish them up a little, every once in a while. Expensive, but I like them.
 
As the esteemed Mr Rosenstock pointed out, centennials are the same balls as the super pros, just with a slightly different look. Both great durability, playability and quality.

The Aramith duramith tourneys are a slightly better ball according to aramith but if there is a difference in playability between them, the cents, and the pros, it's not discernible by me. I have a set of cents and duramiths that both play wonderfully. They are not holding me back. :grin-square:

For your #3 "other" column, an inpractical luxury would be a set of Rachig balls. Probably the best quality balls ever made and very expensive. Why I say impractical is because I don't know of ant tourneys that use them so why practice with them other than for the joy of trying out the best. :wink:

You'd be well served by cents, pros, or duramith tourney balls - you will just have to decide if you prefer traditional colors or tv colors - and measel cue ball vs standard.

Leave the cyclop balls to the one eyed players, imho. :eek:

best,
brian kc
 
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I have Centennials
Aramith Tournaments
Cyclops (skittles colored, I wanted to get familiar with the colors)
My oldest set is 2 1/2 years old, newest a couple of weeks (Cyclops). They all seem to be decent, the only difference I have noticed is the same as some others, the Aramith Tournaments stay clean forever. I do not notice a difference in the way they play at all.
I use the cue balls that came with the sets plus I have 3 Red Circle and ! Measles cue ball all of which I use, they all seem pretty similar. They only difference I noticed is that the Cyclops cue ball seems to play like it might be a little lighter, I never weighed them so I do not know. FWIW I have a Diamond ball polisher and I use the Aramith cleaner on all of the sets and I keep them clean and shiny.
 
Which ball?

Centennials here... I just like the classic look. Blue and red circle cue balls... can't stand the measles CB.
 
Centennials.......I have played with all the other brands and versions.......you will not be disappointed......classic design......the best colors.......rest assured everyone will love playing on your home table even more........JMO.

Matt B.

p.s. I own two sets of Centennials and the new set sits on my shelf as a back-up.
 
as all have said the aramith pro and centennials both play great
i would base my choice on a few factors
if you are a traditionalist and will mainly play at home especially if you have a gold crown table id buy the centennials
if you play in tournaments and or gamble alot in pool rooms you will rarely find centennials so buy the aramiths
jmho
icbw
if you can afford it
BUY BOTH...:smile:
 
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