Pool Balls

The pool balls are usually used in cue sports of pool. The pattern, color, diameter, type and number on the pool balls are labeled according to the pool games category. However, the smoothness of a pool ball and the diameter of pool ball as well as other related properties play a very important role in the scoring of the game. With this, it is significant to be more meticulous and observant on the properties when buying your own set of pool balls. According to the required equipment specifications of the BCA/WPA for pool balls, the weight of a single pool ball should be between 156-170 grams while its diameter should only be 2.25 inches.

A pool balls rack is very essential when purchasing your pool balls equipment simply because proper care and safe storage area for pool balls should be provided. Pool ball rack can either be made of plastic or wood and usually comes with pool ball holder. Despite the fact that wood is more expensive than plastic, it is still worth the price especially if you’re looking for one that would last a lifetime or long years. And also, wood is sturdier than plastic. Pool ball racks are embodied with the standard triangle structure that you can use for either a 8-ball game or 15-ball game, and diamond shape structure that is designed for racking games of 9-ball.

A pool ball is commonly used and termed in the games of pocket billiards or pool that are usually categorized as one-pocket, nine-ball and eight-ball. The individual pool balls used in pocket billiards games are called the Kelly pool balls in the United Kingdom where these balls are widely used worldwide and very much smaller than the carom billiard balls, quite larger than the British-style pool balls, and somewhat larger than snooker pool balls.

The glow in the dark pool balls are recommended for children and young adults as they come in unique sets of designs that are marbled, swirled and cleared. These unique sets of pool balls can be purchased from well-known online manufacturers of pool equipments such as the Brunswick, Elephant and the Belgian Aramith. However, the glow in the dark pool balls are quite expensive than any other economical sets of pool balls. Their costs usually range more than a hundred dollar.

On the contrary, there are some sets of pool balls that fall under economy budget of below than a hundred dollar. The brands of Action and Royal Crown are famous in this category where the pool balls come in relatively good price and durability.

Sets of pool balls are also available and made for most sports enthusiasts where the logos of different sports teams are customized in design according to one’s favorite teams.