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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-06 16:26
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ct
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Posted: 2018-07-07 07:45
I don't really like them - the dots and squares on the cue balls would really annoy me, although the measles ball annoyed me at first but I soon got used to that.
I don't see the need for the extra balls, and I think the black octagon around the number is a less pleasing shape than the circular ring used by Aramith.
I've never liked the colours of these either - although it seems if you are forced to use them you get used to anything.
Hopefully these are manufactured most consistently than thier previous balls? Especially the white!
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Posted: 2018-07-07 09:23
I think they're OK... All balls are pretty, these aren't the best I've seen by a long way though.
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-07 12:35
I've seen comments ranging from people who love the design, to others who think they are just gimmicky changes.
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sinnerro
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Posted: 2018-07-07 13:33
Id keep balls simple. Maybe these are more asian style/colour but I prefer standard aramith pro cup tv or tournaments.
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billiardbloke
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Posted: 2018-07-07 22:01
There are also a few sets of Predator pool balls doing the rounds in the States. They have the black dart feature within the number circles, similar to Brunswick Centennials except with 4 points as opposed to 2. On one side the Predator logo in the window where the number would be with the number on the opposite side. They are shown within the advert for the recent Roadline cue range release.
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billiardbloke
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Posted: 2018-07-07 22:18
Correction: not the Roadline range but the Willie 526 range. [ This message was edited by: billiardbloke on 2018-07-07 22:21 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-08 08:47
Ohhh, interesting... I'll have to have a look at that.
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ct
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Posted: 2018-07-08 09:24
Here's those Predator Balls...  Source: www.reddit.com/r/billiards/comments/6yd2dw/played_with_some_predator_balls_tonight_pretty/
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-08 09:45
I'm not sure you can beat the original Brunswick Centennials... 
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Posted: 2018-07-08 09:47
The Official IPT balls were pretty cool.
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-08 09:48
True... 
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-12 20:45
Everybody's going to hate me but my absolute favourite balls ever were... ELEPHANT BEAUTIFUL BALLS... 
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-12 20:51
Although what about those balls on KickStarter a few years ago? Krom... 
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sinnerro
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Posted: 2018-07-13 05:57
What are they made of?
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BigDave
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Posted: 2018-07-13 09:36
Do you mean the Krom balls? Here's the specs... "Kr?m Première represents the most distinct design change in billiard balls in over 100 years. This patent pending ball set, by Belgian ball designer Pierre Deveaux, has been in the making for almost two decades. Thanks to recent technology advances and a persevering passion, this ultramodern, Founder’s Edition set is only available to Kickstarter backers.
Kr?m Première is a world-class, professional quality billiard ball set crafted to the highest standards. Because ball size can vary by country, each ball meets or exceeds all U.S. specifications for regulation billiard balls including:
Size: 2.25" diameter
Weight: 6 ounces
Roundness: .005” (± .005”)
and each ball is perfectly balanced with conventional play action
Billiards is a major part of today’s social scene and Kr?m designs stylish equipment to enhance your scene. Kr?m Première adds a dimension no other set can offer."Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/etc...
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