There are many factors that affect the size and shape of pool balls. These balls are often used for playing billiards. These include material, color, and pattern. Different types of balls can be used for different pool games such as eight-ball and straight pool. To make the game more difficult, there are many other types of pool.
The standard size of a pool ball is 2 1/2 inches. It weighs between five ounces and six ounces. Pool balls are made of phenolic resin which is stronger and more durable than acrylic. However, polyester is also a common material used for pool balls. Polyester is known to be stronger than phenolic resin but not as durable as acrylic.
Pool balls were made out of wood during the 15th century. But they were very difficult to produce. Ivory, which was more popular in the 17th century, is a cheaper alternative to wood. It was also difficult to make. It was also difficult for people to find. It was very popular with pool players but also quite costly.
Crystallite was a kind of plastic. Bakelite was a type ceramic. These materials were also used for a hundred years. Nowadays, poly resin is the most commonly used material for pool balls. This is stronger than acrylic. In addition, pool balls have also been made from steel.
A measleball is another type of pool ball. It has multiple spots on its surface. It is made to increase the number of strikes. It is also known by the name "messle ball", because its spots make it easier for a television monitor to identify.
Although pool balls can have the same pattern and color, they are usually larger than other balls. American pool balls have a standard size of two and a quarter inches and weigh between five ounces and six ounces. These balls can be used on tables up to six feet in height. These balls can also be used on coin-operated table.
You can also divide pool balls into two types: cue balls and object balls. American-style ball are smaller than object balls. They are also typically made of a different material. The most common objectball has a diameter of two-anda-half inches. It is smaller in diameter than the American, but it is bigger than a snookerball.
You can get object balls in other colors like pink, cyan, or light tan. There are some sets that have multiple spots on the cue balls. The most common object ball size is two-and-a half inches. In addition, some pool balls have a pattern on the cue ball, such as the elephant's beautiful pool ball, which has been used in several official tournament balls.
Another pool ball that is notable is the 8-ball. This is the most well-known of all pool balls. It's used in a variety pool games such as straight pool, eightball, bank pool, nine-ball and bank pool. It is however not the most well-known pool ball.