There are many factors that impact the size of the pool balls which are used for billiards. These factors include the material, color, pattern, and design. 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 poolball measures 2 1/2 inches in size. It weighs between five ounces and six ounces. Pool balls are made with phenolic resin. This 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. They were however difficult to make. Ivory, which was more popular in the 17th century, is a cheaper alternative to wood. It was also difficult to make. It was also hard to find. Although it was popular among pool players, it was also very 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 100 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.
Another type of pool ball is the measle ball, which contains numerous spots on its surface. It's designed to increase strikes. It is also known by the name "messle ball", because its spots make it easier for a television monitor to identify.
Pool balls may also be the same color or pattern as other balls, but they can be 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 used most often on six-foot tables. These balls can also be used on coin-operated table.
The two most common types of pool balls are object balls and cue ball. American-style ball are smaller than object balls. They are also typically made of a different material. The most common object ball is a two-and-a-half-inch diameter, which is smaller than the American ball, but larger than a snooker ball.
Object balls are also available in other colors, such as pink, cyan, and light tan. Some sets have more spots than one on the cue ball. The most popular object ball is usually two-anda-half inches in 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 notable pool ball is the 8-ball, which is the most iconic of all pool balls. It is used in a variety games including straight, eight-ball and bank pools. It is not the most widely-known pool ball.