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Are you looking for a new set of Pool Balls?

When it comes to choosing the right type and style, you first must look at the type(s) of games you are wanting to play.

The most common form of billiards ball, is the International Pool Ball. In other country's these can also be referred to as 'American Balls,' or in the U.K. 'Kelly Pool.' These are the most common form of pool balls in the world. Usually if they are in a competition or tournament, there is specific regulations and rules that need to be followed in order to use any specific set. Aside from specific weight and size regulations, these balls can come in a wide variety of colors from single colors like yellow, blue and red, to multi-colored such as green and white, yellow and white, blue and white, etc.

Among all the different pool games one could get lost in, there are also different sets of balls used for different reasons. If you wanted to look around online to find you a set of practicing balls, they're out there for you to find! Training balls consist of many different colors and sizes, along with rings, or different colored halves in order to help targeting issues.

Another interesting type of pool ball, ore ones that are of novelty. Sometimes you can order select prints, logos or colors to meet your needs and wants. Some people will choose their favorite football or basketball team, others can choose from different celebrity faces, such as Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe, to places such as Graceland.

Billiard Balls Colors and Numbers

A standard set of billiard balls has 16 balls. There is one white cue ball and 15 object balls with numbers on them.

Balls 1 through 7 are solids. Balls 9 through 15 are stripes. The 8 ball is black. In 8 ball, one player shoots the solids, the other shoots the stripes, and the 8 ball is last.

The colors follow a pattern most people know. The 1 is yellow, the 2 is blue, the 3 is red, the 4 is purple, the 5 is orange, the 6 is green and the 7 is maroon. The stripes use the same colors in the same order. So the 9 is a yellow stripe, the 10 is a blue stripe, and so on up to the 15, which is a maroon stripe.

Once you learn the colors, you can find the ball you need fast without looking for the number.

What Are Billiard Balls Made Of?

Long ago, billiard balls were made of ivory. Ivory was rare and cost a lot. That is why people went looking for something else. You can read the wild story about early balls that blew up on the table with the exploding billiard balls link below.

Today most good billiard balls are made from a hard resin. These balls are very round and very hard. They roll true and they last a long time. Cheaper sets are often made from a softer plastic. They can chip and wear out sooner.

A standard pool ball is 2 and 1/4 inches across. All the balls in a good set should be the same size and the same weight. That way they react the same way when they hit each other.

Billiard Balls for Sale: What to Look For

When you shop for billiard balls for sale, here are a few things I would check.

Make sure the set has the right cue ball for your table. Some coin tables use a cue ball that is bigger or has a magnet in it. That is how the table gives you the cue ball back after a scratch.

Look for balls that are all the same size and weight. A good set will say so.

Think about how much you play. If the table gets used a lot, a better set will last longer and play better.

Keep your balls clean. Dirty balls do not roll as well, and they leave marks on the cloth. A soft cloth and a little warm water work for a quick clean. Some companies also sell a ball cleaner made just for pool balls.

Billiard balls FAQ

How many billiard balls are in a set?

A standard pool set has 16 balls: 15 numbered object balls and 1 white cue ball.

Are billiard balls and pool balls the same thing?

Most people use the words to mean the same thing. Carom billiards and snooker use different balls, but in the USA a set of billiard balls usually means a 16 ball pool set.

Why is the cue ball sometimes a different size?

Some coin operated bar tables need a bigger or magnetic cue ball so the table can send it back to you after a scratch.

How should I clean billiard balls?

Wipe them with a soft cloth and a little warm water, then dry them. You can also buy a cleaner made for pool balls.

Knowing your balls is step one. Knowing which ones to shoot first is how you win. I cover planning your pattern after the break in my book, 8 Ball Winning Strategies.

Below you will find some other cool links, stories and resources about Pool balls.

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