Various factors contribute to the size of pool balls, which are commonly 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. In addition to pool, there are also some types of billiards, like snooker, which use different balls to make the game more challenging.
Standard pool balls measure two and a quarter inches in diameter. It weighs between five and six ounces. Pool balls are made from phenolic resin, which is stronger than acrylic. However, polyester is also used in 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. However, they were not easy to produce. Ivory was a cheaper option to wood, and became increasingly popular in the 17th-century. It was also expensive to produce. It was also hard-to-find. Although it was popular among pool players, it was also very expensive.
Crystallite was a kind of plastic. Bakelite was a type ceramic. These materials were used for over 100 year. The strongest pool ball material is now poly resin. Additionally, pool balls can be made of steel.
Another pool ball type is the measle, which has numerous spots on its surface. It is designed to improve strikes. Because it has spots on the surface, it's easier to identify on a 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 most commonly used on six-foot tables. These balls can also be used on coin-operated table.
There are two main types of pool balls: cue balls or object balls. American-style balls are generally smaller than object balls. They are often made from a different material. A two-and-a half-inch diameter is the most common object ball. This is smaller than an American ball but is larger than a snooker or snookerball.
You can also find object balls in different colors such as pink, light tan, and cyan. Some sets have more than one spot on the cue ball, and the most common object ball is a two-and-a-half-inch diameter. A few pool balls can also be adorned with a pattern, such the elegant pool ball that the elephant used in official tournaments.
Another pool ball that is notable is the 8-ball. This is the most well-known of all pool balls. It is used in a variety games including straight, eight-ball and bank pools. It is however not the most well-known pool ball.