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**Ironhorse** · 12-09-2019, 05:55 PM

Okay, granted it's an off the wall type of question but........does anyone know how to tell the possible age of a set of pool balls by the type or style of the numbering on each ball? My wife and I on occasion attend local auctions and recently picked up a set of pool balls that I'm not familiar with. I've played pool for a good many of years since the mid 60s, used to be a pretty good stick when I was playing a lot. Have seen a lot of pool balls but don't recall these at all.

We bought a full set of 1-15 balls with cue ball that just from looking at them one can tell they have some age on them. All have a fair amount of "yellowing" or aging but the numbers on each ball is limited to the number itself. I normally see all sorts with the number of each ball in a white circle back ground, some in a white circle back ground with a round black ring a outer edge, some with the numbers in the "stripe" section of the ball. The ones in question have just the number itself in each of the solid 1-7 color balls and is in the white section not the stripe section of the 9-15 balls. Just curious if anyone is a real "pool aficionado" and can help put an age on these.

Like I said, a real off the wall question but has got wife and I a bit curious. Will post some pics here shortly.

Warrens69GMC · 12-09-2019, 07:12 PM

Belgian Aramith 2 1/4" PREMIER Pool Balls

This set was purchased in 1992, never used

**Ironhorse** · 12-09-2019, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the quick response. Ya just gotta' love this board. I looked on Ebay but guess I didn't use the right terms. Thanks for the info.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-09-2019, 08:40 PM

I have an antique set that the stripes are a set four skinny stripes. I have no idea how old they are but "old" is old.

Warrens69GMC · 12-09-2019, 08:59 PM

https://thea.com/Complete-Ball-Sets-Billard-Pool-Balls/

**Grumpy old man** · 12-09-2019, 09:49 PM

Congratulations ! You have OLD BALLS !

**Ironhorse** · 12-09-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Congratulations ! You have OLD BALLS !

Thanks Grumpy but I knew that long BEFORE I bought the pool balls, LOL !

**davischevy** · 12-09-2019, 10:07 PM

My six year old grandson likes to play pool when he is here and has new rules every game.

The other night I had him watch some trick shots on youtube. After a little bit he said Poppy I want to do a trick shot.

He set up a row of balls at center table and put a ball in front of the side pocket. He put the cue ball in front of the other side pocket. He then said I'm going to jump the cue ball over that row in the center and put that ball in the side pocket. I thought "you bet". Well, he did it first time. I thought it was luck, but he did it several more times.

I may have a pool shark on my hands here.

**special-K** · 12-10-2019, 07:49 AM

I guess it takes a newer set of balls to do that.

**davischevy** · 12-10-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I guess it takes a newer set of balls to do that.

Is that a rhetorical question?

**special-K** · 12-10-2019, 08:09 PM

Let's just say it could be taken in a number of ways. Who did you mean, Rhett or Rick? I'm Tim and you need to ask them

68C15 · 12-12-2019, 10:55 PM

I'm just glad we are not talking about winter swimming dangers

**special-K** · 12-13-2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

I'm just glad we are not talking about winter swimming dangers

At a Harley Davidson dealership open house many years ago I was sitting through a seminar they gave on rider safety tips. They talked about considering riding in rain when making tire selection, among other things. At the end they gave us all a chance to ask questions. The guy next to me asks, "What tire do you recommend for riding in the snow?". Really. I kid you not. I figured this guy just started riding that year, looking at his first winter ahead.

12-09-2019, 05:55 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,015	Pool Balls - How to Tell Okay, granted it's an off the wall type of question but........does anyone know how to tell the possible age of a set of pool balls by the type or style of the numbering on each ball? My wife and I on occasion attend local auctions and recently picked up a set of pool balls that I'm not familiar with. I've played pool for a good many of years since the mid 60s, used to be a pretty good stick when I was playing a lot. Have seen a lot of pool balls but don't recall these at all. We bought a full set of 1-15 balls with cue ball that just from looking at them one can tell they have some age on them. All have a fair amount of "yellowing" or aging but the numbers on each ball is limited to the number itself. I normally see all sorts with the number of each ball in a white circle back ground, some in a white circle back ground with a round black ring a outer edge, some with the numbers in the "stripe" section of the ball. The ones in question have just the number itself in each of the solid 1-7 color balls and is in the white section not the stripe section of the 9-15 balls. Just curious if anyone is a real "pool aficionado" and can help put an age on these. Like I said, a real off the wall question but has got wife and I a bit curious. Will post some pics here shortly. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 12-09-2019 at 06:15 PM.

12-09-2019, 07:12 PM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell Belgian Aramith 2 1/4" PREMIER Pool Balls This set was purchased in 1992, never used Attached Images

12-09-2019, 08:31 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,015	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell Thanks for the quick response. Ya just gotta' love this board. I looked on Ebay but guess I didn't use the right terms. Thanks for the info. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-09-2019, 08:40 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell I have an antique set that the stripes are a set four skinny stripes. I have no idea how old they are but "old" is old. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-09-2019, 08:59 PM	#5
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell https://thea.com/Complete-Ball-Sets-Billard-Pool-Balls/

12-09-2019, 09:49 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell Congratulations ! You have OLD BALLS ! __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-09-2019, 10:07 PM	#8
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell My six year old grandson likes to play pool when he is here and has new rules every game. The other night I had him watch some trick shots on youtube. After a little bit he said Poppy I want to do a trick shot. He set up a row of balls at center table and put a ball in front of the side pocket. He put the cue ball in front of the other side pocket. He then said I'm going to jump the cue ball over that row in the center and put that ball in the side pocket. I thought "you bet". Well, he did it first time. I thought it was luck, but he did it several more times. I may have a pool shark on my hands here. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-10-2019, 07:49 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell I guess it takes a newer set of balls to do that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2019, 08:09 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell Let's just say it could be taken in a number of ways. Who did you mean, Rhett or Rick? I'm Tim and you need to ask them __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-12-2019, 10:55 PM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Pool Balls - How to Tell I'm just glad we are not talking about winter swimming dangers __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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