The size of pool ball, which is commonly used to play billiards, can be affected by many factors. These include material, color, and pattern. There are many types of balls that can be used in different pool games like eight-ball, straight pool and bank pool. You can also play snooker or eight-ball billiards. They use different balls to make the game more difficult.
The standard pool ball measures two and a half inches in diameter. It weighs between five ounces and six ounces. Pool balls are made from phenolic resin, which is stronger than acrylic. Polyester is another common material for pool balls. It is also known to be more durable than phenolic resin, although it is not as durable as acrylic.
In the 15th-century, pool balls made of wood were common. 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 quite expensive to produce. It was also difficult to find. It was a popular choice among pool players, but it was also expensive.
There have been other materials used in pool balls. These included crystallite, a plastic, or bakelite, a type a ceramic. These materials were also used for a hundred years. These days, pool balls are made from poly resin. It is stronger than acrylic. A few pool balls can also made from stainless 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 as a "messle ball" because the spots make it easier to identify on a television monitor.
Although pool balls can have the same pattern and color, they are usually larger than other balls. American pool balls measure two-and-a half inches in size and weigh between five to six ounces. These balls are used most often on six-foot tables. They can also be used at coin-operated tables.
You can also divide pool balls into two types: cue balls and object balls. American-style balls are generally smaller than object balls. They are also typically made of 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.
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. Some pool balls are also patterned on the cue ball. This includes the elephant's pool ball which was used in many official tournament balls.
Another notable pool ball is the 8-ball, which is the most iconic of all pool balls. It is used in a variety of pool games, including straight pool, eight-ball, bank pool, and nine-ball. It is not the most widely-known pool ball.