There are many factors that affect the size and shape of pool balls. These balls are often used for playing billiards. These include material and color as well as pattern. There are many types of balls that can be used in different pool games like eight-ball, straight pool and bank pool. To make the game more difficult, there are many other types of pool.
The standard pool ball measures two and a half inches in diameter. It weighs between 5 and 6 ounces. Pool balls are made from phenolic resin, which is stronger than acrylic. But, pool balls can also be made from polyester. It is also more durable than phenolic, but it is less durable than acrylic.
During the 15th century, pool balls were made from wood. However, they were difficult to produce. Ivory was a cheaper option to wood, and became increasingly popular in the 17th-century. It was also difficult to make. It was also difficultly to find. This was a popular choice for pool players but was quite expensive.
There have been other materials used in pool balls. These included crystallite, a plastic, or bakelite, a type a ceramic. These materials have been used for over 100 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.
Another type of pool ball is the measle ball, which contains numerous spots on its surface. Its purpose is to increase strike rate. It is also known by the name "messle ball", because its spots make it easier for a television monitor to identify.
While pool balls have the same colors and patterns, some are larger than others. American pool balls have a standard size of two and a quarter inches and weigh between five ounces and six ounces. These balls are usually used on six-foot tables. They can also serve as a coin-operated option for tables.
You can also divide pool balls into two types: cue balls and object balls. American-style pool balls are usually smaller than objects balls. They are typically 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. Some sets include more than one spot on a cue ball. Most object balls have a diameter of two and a half inches. Some pool balls also have a pattern on their cue balls, such as the beautiful pool ball of the elephant.
The 8 ball is another well-known pool ball. It is used for a variety of pool games like straight pool or eight-ball, as well bank pool and nine ball. However, it is not the best-known pool ball.