There are many factors that impact the size of the pool balls which are used for billiards. These factors 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.
Standard pool balls measure two and a quarter inches in diameter. It weighs between five ounces and six ounces. It is made from phenolic, which is stronger that acrylic. But, pool balls can also be made from polyester. It is known to last longer than phenolic but is less durable then acrylic.
Pool balls were first made from wood in 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 difficultly to find. This was a popular choice for pool players but was quite expensive.
Pool balls have also been made of other materials, such as crystallite, which was a plastic, and bakelite, which was a type of ceramic. These materials were also used for a hundred years. In recent years, the most common material used for pool balls is poly resin, which is stronger than acrylic. Additionally, pool balls can be made of steel.
The measle pool ball has many spots. It is designed to improve strikes. It is also called a "messleball" because of the number of spots that make it easy to spot on a TV monitor.
Some pool balls also have the same color and pattern, but they are larger than other balls. The standard American pool ball is two and a half inches in diameter and weighs between five and six ounces. These balls are usually used on six-foot tables. They can also serve as a coin-operated option for tables.
Two types of pool balls can be classified: cue and object balls. American-style balls are generally smaller than object balls. They are often made from a different material. Two-and-ahalf inches is the most common size for object balls. It is smaller than the American ball but larger than a Snooker ball.
Other colors are available for object balls, including pink, cyan and 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. A few pool balls feature a pattern on the cueball, such as this beautiful pool ball from the elephant.
The 8-ball is another notable pool ball. It is one of the most famous pool balls. It is used for a variety of pool games like straight pool or eight-ball, as well bank pool and nine ball. It is not the most widely-known pool ball.