You Be The Judge.......

[Bavafongoul]

I sold my new set of Cyclop pool balls (traditional color). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I'm not going to write any more and let you judge for yourself.

You don't have to date a gorgeous woman to notice she's beautiful.......same is true here.
Brunswick Centennials still rank above the Cyclop design in my book & that includes the Cyclop traditional & rainbow versions....but you decide.

Matt B.

 

[K2Kraze]

You're absolutely right on the beauty observation - and I for one think the Centennials rank higher in the "looks" and "tradition" categories while the Cyclop balls rank higher in the "technology" and "design" areas. I have both and certainly appreciate each of them for what they bring to my table. Both are beautiful additions to any game room and you couldn't pry either away from me

 

[krupa]

I don't know why but I always prefer balls with some kind of outline around the number like Centennials and Aramith Tournament balls. I also just prefer the color shade on the Centennials than on Cyclops balls.

 

[Bavafongoul]

I also found the large white sides to the Cyclop design a bit too much and the white is very bright too.
It almost glares under the pool table light and the cue ball is just funky...very odd.....don't like it at all.

You play with a Centennial set on a Simonis green cloth....Well, that's "Nirvana" for me....the perfect combination.

Matt B.

 

[FairladyZ]

I too like my trusty old Centennials.

 

[Nine ... corner]

Centennials by a mile! Have always had Centennials for over 30 years. Like everything about them especially that the numbers of the stripes are not in the stripes.

 

[pt109]

I've been a Centennial fan for years.....
...but the digit '1' looks much better on the Cyclop.

 

[prewarhero]

I get the debate. Question- It was told to me that the aramith tournament plays "tougher" then the pro. Why? Compared to centennials?
Thanks

 

[Dead Money]

Centennials!!!!

 

[dom_poppa]

Color goes to Centennial.

Design, font and technology goes into the Cyclops. Did I mention they move around effortlessly?

 

[Bavafongoul]

Some addt'l photos

Thanks to everyone for their participation.

Here's a few more photos to consider.

I find the numbers of the Cyclop set a little hazy. The edges of the numbers aren't distinct.

I also thought placing the object ball in the stripe wasn't appealing because it left two
big white earmuffs on the sides on the ball and the white was very bright. I even
noticed glare under the pool table light.

Locating the number within the white sides on the Centennial design is more appealing and
I think it adds something extra. Or another way to look at it is not having it takes away something.
Either way....I just think it looks nicer and even with pool cue designs, I'm pretty narrow-minded.

 

[Black-Balled]

Aesthetically, I think the centennial a are invincible. That is what I learned to play on and they will always look right to me.

But I learned to get along with the aramiths...

But from a users perspective, the cyclop balls are excellent.

That said, I have never had a set of new centennials ,( and I get the feeling I never will.)

 

[dom_poppa]

Cyclops are bolder and they keep clean. I have seen plenty of damaged Centennials at the pool rooms and not so much with Cyclops. They seem cleaner and no chalk marks.

To truly understand a set of Cyclops, a person must play with it for a long duration.

Regardless, they are both premium sets. One is classic which is the Centennial. The other is newer and more advanced.

 

[Bavafongoul]

Just an idea, even though it goes against my sale thread right now for a used set of Centennial pool balls.
Why doesn't someone attempt a bulk buy of Centennial pool balls..........where are you Justin?

Anyway.....I think I've purchased four sets of new Centennial pool balls from hookmehorns on the Forum.
I've never paid more than $200 and the first two sets I got for $185.This is over a span of 2 1/2 yrs.

He's just a great guy but he can never anticipate when he'll get more sets. He knows I have a standing order
for 1-2 sets whenever he gets additional inventory. Yes, I'm selling my used set for $173 but that seems to be
the going fair market rate and it's in great condition.

Anyway, even when I purchase pool cues, I find it easier to turn all the cards face up with the seller. Jim Murphy
and Bill Grassley will attest to that....it makes things so more simple and straightforward.

So since the Cyclop bulk purchase turned into such a great savings opportunity, and I believe that there is merit to
forming an AZ Buyers club, even thought we can't refer to it as such, why not take a stab at attempting a bulk buy
on a one time order for Centennial pool balls.....create a buyers list and who knows....20 sets...30 sets....50 sets....?

I'm sure I'm overlooking the time an effort factor and someone to take charge.....you reading this post Justin?????
But the savings could be really substantial. I am not in need of a set but I'd get in on this unless I was contacted by
hookmehorns first since I'm really pleased with my prior business dealings with him. This might lead to some folks
getting some Centennial pool balls at a incredible price. I felt that way back when I only paid $185 for a brand new set.

Matt B.

 

[realkingcobra]

I sold my new set of Cyclop pool balls (traditional color). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I'm not going to write any more and let you judge for yourself.

You don't have to date a gorgeous woman to notice she's beautiful.......same is true here.
Brunswick Centennials still rank above the Cyclop design in my book & that includes the Cyclop traditional & rainbow versions....but you decide.

Matt B.

You do realize the Centennials you're showing are not made with the original formula, wereas the Cyclop balls are...right? Not being made of the original formula makes them a cheaper verson of the original production Centennials, so you're paying MORE for less, which seems to be the norm for most consumers today in this industry personally I like the looks of the Centennials out of all the balls made today, just wish they were as good as the originals

 

[Bavafongoul]

True but alas....all things come to change.....the same can be said, and is also so very true, of Cortland Linen.

There are wrap alternatives of various materials, 1 or 2 other contemporaneous Irish Linens, and even a few
old stock Cuttyhunk brands of fishing line laying around. The Cuttyhunk lines come the closest in feel but don't
quite cut it due to the machine twisting which does not detect uneven diameter strands of linen and flax woven
into the Cuttyhunk line that was otherwise detectable to the tensil touch and feel of the hand twisted manufacturing
process used in making Cortland Linen.

Sure, all things change and nothing has come along to replace or compare with Cortland Linen wraps and I suppose
the same can be said about pool balls....good point....but the friggin' Centennial look is unbeatable and look at how
many hours we look at pool balls in a match or just when we practice.....Centennials are easy on the eyes and just
make playing pool more enjoyable....it's like playing on a clean Simonis pool table cloth with great lighting....Ooh La La.

Oh Lord, if you're going take me.....let it be with a Joel Hercek cue in my hands during a match and Centennial pool balls
on the table.............and Lord.....if you don't mind, could it also happen when I'm ahead on the score? Please? Thanks.

 

[metallicane]

Where are the skittles?

 

[hang-the-9]

The design of the Cyclop balls is a lot closer to the design of the Aramith Pro set than the Centenials. That may have been a more equal comparison, as the one with Cyclop vs Centenials may as well be Aramith vs Centenials.

In either case, I don't like the Cyclop cueball at all, if I had a set I'd replace the cueball with a measels or something.

 

[fastone371]

I love my Centennials but my wife bought me an Aramith Tournament set for Xmas and those are really growing on me. I will probably get the regular Cyclop set in the near future.

 

[Dunnn51]

You do realize the Centennials you're showing are not made with the original formula, wereas the Cyclop balls are...right? Not being made of the original formula makes them a cheaper verson of the original production Centennials, so you're paying MORE for less, which seems to be the norm for most consumers today in this industry personally I like the looks of the Centennials out of all the balls made today, just wish they were as good as the originals

Thanks RKC, I didn't know that the later versions of Centennials are different.

I just got done shooting 400- 500 racks with the "skittles" version of the cyclops balls. The "skittles" version is the TV version as Diamond likes to call them. I weighed & scaled these balls and played them to see how different they are from my Aramith Heritage balls. (mind you my Heritage balls are 3 yrs old now)

These balls play very well, however there are a few minute details ppl should know:

#1 - the TV or "skittles" set has a dark shadow behind the number on the ball. This gets a lil funky under different lighting conditions for those who use spot on the ball for aiming. Nothing serious, just a lil harder to focus on the ball. The brighter the lighting, the worse it is (or so it seems to me).

#2 - The cue-ball AND the object balls are the EXACT same weight. The Cents and my heritage set has the orig cue-ball a few tenths heavier than the OB's . NOT THE CASE HERE.

#3 - All of the balls are almost EXACTLY the same weight and diameter. My 6- ball was slightly larger & heavier leading me to believe it may be a replacement from the original. With the exception of the 6-ball, the entire set is within .03 of an ounce in weight.

A personal observation: They look really nice as they slide into a pocket long table. :grin:

I'll play these if its what they use in Vega$, But I honestly like the look of the Centennials.

Pic atttched to try to show the "shadow" behind the number on the ball. Cyclops ball is on the left, Aramith Heritage on the right.