Why the red dots on 3 cushion balls?

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Lytamhoan

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Those of us who play 3-cushion know that there are 6 red dots on both the yellow and white balls. (Aramith Pro Cup). I would like to know why those red dots are there? Is it mainly for visual or do the balls roll differently from a normal set of carom ball without the dots (Aramith Deluxe for example). I can't seem to find the answer for my question anywhere on the web...THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
 
Lytamhoan said:
Those of us who play 3-cushion know that there are 6 red dots on both the yellow and white balls. (Aramith Pro Cup). I would like to know why those red dots are there? Is it mainly for visual or do the balls roll differently from a normal set of carom ball without the dots (Aramith Deluxe for example). I can't seem to find the answer for my question anywhere on the web...THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
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Both! Though only one is intended.
 
Lytamhoan said:
Those of us who play 3-cushion know that there are 6 red dots on both the yellow and white balls. (Aramith Pro Cup). I would like to know why those red dots are there? Is it mainly for visual or do the balls roll differently from a normal set of carom ball without the dots (Aramith Deluxe for example). I can't seem to find the answer for my question anywhere on the web...THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
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The spots were added about 1998 for UMB and the BWA WorldCup events so that the audience (and TV) could see the spin on the balls. For a while the balls were available only for those events.
 
It's so you can see the spin on the ball based on the english used when you hit the balls.
i was told this by a aramith rep at a BCA show when they first came out
 
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