What are the Differences Between Certain Pool and Snooker Balls? - Pool Table Buying Advice

There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing what balls you want to play on your table. Do you go for a standard set of balls? Do you upgrade to the more premium Aramith balls? Do you go for reds and yellows or spots and stripes?
With so much choice, it's easy to get overwhelmed. This guide aims to clean up everything to show you just what defines each set of balls.
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[@peter31241]

great video, looked everwhere for this information.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Many thanks for the feedback!

[@tonyhughes2686]

Great Video

[@krishnabrij1879]

Ok it's good.But problems is Solids and Stripes 7 and 15 brungundy/brown instead of light blue and 4 and 12 purple instead of pink and 6 and 14 green instead of light green?

[@Csharpflat5]

You never mentioned the 2 1/4” snooker balls for use on American made Pool tables. They are popular in the USA and Canada.

[@aryansaxena679]

Okay but the problem is pool balls solids and stripes 4 and 12 purple instead of pink 7 and 15 burgundy instead of brown and light blue 6 and 14 green instead of light green why?

[@freemanedwards5663]

Whoa great vid

[@khuramsy6563]

Great info.

[@billy999786]

Very nice explanation 😄

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

To me it looks like the last set you showed has both a light blue spot and stripe and a dark blue spot ond stripe.

[@krishnabrij1879]

UK 8 Ball Pool stripes and Solids Black of 8 Red and Yellow Blue and Yellow

[@landofthefree1804]

Thank you for sharing

[@2buxaslice]

Actually in American coin op pool tables I've never seen a table that uses a magnet for the cue ball return. Instead the cue ball is slightly larger than the other balls and is returned to a different spot on the table.

[@AngrierGorilla]

For my pool table (Dynamic 2) I have all three sets of top pool balls: Aramith TV Pro Cup, Brunswick Centennials and Cyclop TV edition. I have to say all three plays fantastic, but maybe I have a preference for Cyclop, which play beautiful, except the cueball which a little bit "dead", it loses the side pretty quickly. So I use Aramith cue ball with Cyclop numbered balls: great combination! :-)

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

I agree. I prefer the look for the Aramith cue ball, I haven't noticed a difference in how it plays, so that's interesting to hear. Thx for the comment.

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

I would buy an Aramith pool dining table with green cloth and a box of Aramith snooker balls someday!

[@jtmic2656]

Hello, what rail/cushion height do you need to be using the 52.5mm snooker balls. What's an acceptable height range in order to get a good bounce off the cushions. Thank you

[@ndnlittlebird]

Great video very informative

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Glad to hear! Plenty more pool related info videos coming!

[@vito_keys]

I used to refer the American TV balls as "Mosconi Set" or "World-class set"

[@westleyramon5787]

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[@samirford7596]

@Westley Ramon yup, I've been watching on flixzone} for years myself =)

[@mustafazion1737]

@Westley Ramon yea, have been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself =)

[@ronnieherd9247]

aren`t the 2 ball and the 15 ball always a different colour from each other? 2 ans 10 are the same.

[@futbol1972]

I like the nfl balls, and also those exotic looking pool table balls but don't know if I should buy those just to play with friends in garage man cave.. I don't know how they affect playing since we are used to the regular pool table balls.. I just wanted to get something more exciting than the regular cue balls

[@shredder9536]

Lovely set of balls

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Why thank you Sir!

[@djsnowman06]

Haha

[@intervortex8201]

Great video! Clarified a lot of things! Just one last question, what's the real difference between Aramith set premium and pro? Thanks!

[@J5X7]

pro's better, i think it's tolerance quality control weight consistency i think, read it years ago in a Rob Byrne book

[@Technologyadvisor1]

hello are Aramith pool balls namely the 2" red ones are they the same color size ect as the Aramith snooker 2" balls set you offer. I was thinking of buying the snooker 22 ball set but do I need to if i have 2 boxes of pool balls containing reds with other colors for example their Aramith black and red set and red and blue set.

[@hang-the-93]

Nice info, really the only sets for good players should be Aramith Pro, Centennials or Cyclop with a different cue ball for a non-coin op table. Weight and size are better matched. Standard Cyclop ball reacts funny and has a deep milky clear finish that most players do no like, so it gets swapped out.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

All those sets are definitely at the top end of the pool balls you can get, but that's not to discredit the regular Aramith sets if you're practicing or playing at a local league level or just casually. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@pilquin]

I have a 6ft snooker table. I think I have 7/8 balls Would you recommend 2”

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

It depends on the size of the pockets. If you're used to playing pool on your table with standard English 2" balls then you can set up a game of snooker with a 2" Snooker ball set quite happily. If your table has pockets that are a little smaller then you may find that potting the larger balls becomes a lot more difficult.

[@pilquin]

@@HomeLeisureDirect thanks

[@mancman-bu4kz]

Recently got a 4ft hy pro table what's biggest size ball I can use the 38mm are tiny

[@liulisheng9452]

The cyclop pool ball the 7 ball and 15 ball light blue

[@blueberrycheesecakesupremo7947]

Can you get balls in any colour? could I get a grey-scale set of pool balls for example? one white one black and two shades of grey? I would like to customize the colour of the balls in the same way I can customize the cloth colour.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi there, whilst we've seen many different types of pool balls, we unfortunately don't commonly see many colours outside of say spots and stripes, reds and yellows or blues and yellows.

[@Mizzoufan78]

Should I purchase the smaller snooker balls to play on my American pool table?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi Mason, It's best to use 2 1/4" size balls, as this is the height your cushions are designed for. If you choose smaller balls the bounce of the cushion will be poor as the ball will be hitting under the tip of the cushion. I hope this makes sense! You can buy 2 1/4" size snooker balls on our website here: www.homeleisuredirect.com/pool-table-accessories/snooker-balls/2-1-4-aramith-snooker-balls-22-ball-set.html All the best.

[@DaMaster1983]

Hi. I have simple snooker balls and im not managing to make the cue ball roll back well when i hit it on bottom. Will professional snooker balls will allow me a better cue ball back spin?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hey Vic, Thanks for your question. It's not about the balls, it will be your technique. It's about timing the shot as you push the cue through the cue ball and follow through, that will give the spin on the ball. Also make sure you have keep the cue flat and have a good quantity of chalk on your tip. This video will help you further too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXjKf4CgntJjaNk All the best.

[@DaMaster1983]

@@HomeLeisureDirect thanks 👌

[@SKYLANDBAK]

Very interesting & informative video...With a commercial Diamond smart table is it possible to buy a 'laser active' Cyclops cue ball separately to use with any other set of American pool balls..?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Yes, it is. No problem. The cue ball is the key part to the system, so you can use Aramiths for example if you prefer them. Thanks.

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[@shellnexus1]

Are the TV American pool balls slightly larger than the cheap non-TV set?

[@AngrierGorilla]

no, they are the same size wise.

[@jordancondron8751]

Can the cyclops balls be bought without buying a diamond pool table?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi Jordan, we only offer them with Diamond tables at the moment, but we could look into supplying them separately in future. Keep an eye on our website for future news. Thx! 👍🏽

[@pknowsitall6707]

Hey Jordan you can just look on amazon

[@hauskins9516]

Amazon doesnt take the time to make info-mercials. gotta say good service and information has value.

[@velocci6666]

Do they make 2 1/4 inch snooker balls?

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Aramith do make a 2 1/4" set. You can find them here - www.homeleisuredirect.com/pool-table-accessories/snooker-balls/2-1-4-aramith-snooker-balls-22-ball-set.html

[@rahulmehrotra8743]

Hi, Nice video.... I am looking for a Max. 2" Aramith pool ball set. Kindly let me know and availability & price. Thanks again

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Hi Rahul, thanks for the kinds words. I'm not sure exactly what set you are looking for, so please find all our Aramith ball sets here, along with details and prices: www.homeleisuredirect.com/pool-table-accessories/pool-balls/ Many thanks.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

Are there any other games you can play on a UK pool table aside from the standard pool game? Like how Americans have 9 ball.

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

Honestly, you can play most games on an English table if you're just looking for more to play and don't mind some changes in game dynamics. For example, whilst Snooker is traditionally played on much bigger, 12ft tables, it's one of the most popular games played on an English table. Same with 9 ball (when using UK sized spots and stripes. You can even get diamonds suitable for the size of UK balls) Your returns may diminish if you're looking for means to practice at the competitive level, but there's definitely lots to try.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

@@HomeLeisureDirect Nah, just looking to up my pub game and have a few alternatives for game nights with friends.

[@abrahamlincoln856]

I never undarstand this, what is biliardo or 8 ball or snooker or certain pool cant understand

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

I don't know where to start Lincoln?! Best watch some of our other videos for 8 Ball and 9 Ball pool. We don't have any snooker videos, but there are plenty of those on KZbin.

[@mwuniverse1534]

only mention that the second one is also Chinese made at the end after talking about all of those differences lol

[@humansvd3269]

I would love to own an english pool table but I'm in the US.

[@robertjrasmussen7511]

The only way I would use Cyclops balls on my Gold Crown I with Simonis 760 is if some ancient Greek, one-eyed giant stole my Centennials. Then there'd be Hades to pay. Let's just say Cyclops balls and Diamond tables deserve each other, and that's not a complement.

[@krishnabrij1879]

Aramith is good balls orignal is not good balls

[@HomeLeisureDirect]

It depends on the use. For a pool hall where balls might go missing, then the regular balls are a good choice. Playing at home we'll always recommend Aramiths. :)