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About Billiard Balls

Billiard balls last many years – as long as they are phenolic, not polyester. The right set starts with diameter. Pool balls in the American size are 57.2 mm, a set of 15 numbered balls plus a cue ball; English pool (blackball) uses smaller 50.8 mm balls, so the two cannot be mixed. Snooker balls are 52.5 mm – 15 reds and 6 colours. Carom balls come in sets of three at 61.5 mm, and a separate section holds training balls with printed aim points.

How to choose professional billiard balls

Professional sets are made of phenolic resin – only those keep colour, edges and shape after years of play. You spot a genuine set by four things: an even gloss with no dull patches; near-identical weight across the set; numbers and colours set under the surface rather than printed on top; and the series marking on the box. Fakes are lighter and sound higher on contact.

Aramith Premier vs Duramith

Premier is the entry series from Belgian Aramith and is plenty for a home table or a normal club. Duramith has a harder, more scratch-resistant surface, so it goes where tables run non-stop – and costs more. Between them sit Tournament TV Pro and Super Pro. A used Premier set still outplays new polyester balls. The series with prices and five genuineness checks are in the guide Aramith balls: series, sizes, spotting fakes. You buy through an auction, "Buy Now" or by contacting the seller, no commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which billiard balls should I buy?
The global standard is Aramith – the Belgian maker of phenolic balls. For pool: Premier to start with, Tournament TV Pro in broadcast colours, Super Aramith Pro for tournaments, Duramith where the table never rests. For snooker: Aramith Tournament Champion, 1G or Super Crystalate. Supermarket polyester balls yellow and chip within months – phenolic ones play for years, which is why a used Aramith set often beats a cheap new copy.
Pool balls vs snooker balls – what is the difference?
Pool balls: 15 numbered (1–15) + cue ball, 2 1/4" (57.2 mm), about 170 g each. English pool (blackball) uses smaller 2" (50.8 mm) balls. Snooker balls: 15 reds + 6 colours (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, black) + cue ball, 2 1/16" (52.5 mm), about 142 g. Carom: 3 balls (2 white + red), 61.5 mm. Pool balls do NOT work on a snooker table and vice versa.
How much does an Aramith ball set cost?
Indicative retail prices for new sets in Europe: Aramith Premier 95–140 EUR, Tournament TV Pro 165–210 EUR, Super Pro 210–350 EUR, Duramith 350–580 EUR, snooker Aramith 1G 280–420 EUR for the 22-ball set, carom 115–185 EUR for three balls. On BidBil sets also appear used, usually cheaper – the current asking prices are in the listings above.
How do I spot genuine Aramith balls?
Check four things: an even, deep gloss with no dull patches; near-identical weight across the set; numbers and colours set under the surface rather than printed on top; and the series marking on the box. Fakes are lighter and sound noticeably higher on contact. A phenolic ball is still smooth after years of play, a polyester one goes dull and yellow.
How to care for billiard balls?
Phenolic balls (Aramith, Duramith) are very durable but need cleaning – chalk and hand oils stick to them and cause skidding on the cloth. Clean with Aramith Ball Cleaner or Ball Restorer (soft cloth, no abrasives). Frequency: tournament every 100–200 games, home every 3–6 months. Check the cue ball hardest – it collects chalk fastest.