Various factors contribute to the size of pool balls, which are commonly used for playing billiards. These include material and color as well as pattern. You can use different balls for different games, including eight-ball or straight pool. To make the game more difficult, there are many other types of pool.
The standard size of a pool ball is 2 1/2 inches. It weighs between 5 and 6 ounces. Pool balls are made with phenolic resin. This is stronger than acrylic. However, pool balls are also made of polyester. It is also known for being more durable that phenolic resin, even though it isn't as durable like acrylic.
Pool balls were first made from wood in the 15th Century. These were hard to make. Ivory, which was more popular in the 17th century, is a cheaper alternative to wood. It was also expensive to produce. It was also difficult for people to find. This was a popular choice for pool players but was quite expensive.
Other materials have been used to make pool balls, including crystallite which was a plastic and bakelite which was a form 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 is intended to improve strike rates. It is also known by the name "messle ball", because its spots make it easier for a television monitor to identify.
Some pool balls also have the same color and pattern, but they are larger than other balls. The standard American pool ball is two and a half inches in diameter and weighs between five and six ounces. These balls are typically used 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. Object balls are typically smaller than American-style balls. They are usually made of a different material. The most common objectball is two-and a half inches in diameter. This is smaller that the American ball, but bigger than a snooker and snooker balls.
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. 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 however not the most well-known pool ball.