[terpdad]

I just bought some Cyclop Ladons on eBay. They seem very nice, but at 1st glance aren't that different than the used balls that came w/ my used table. I would have expected to get a cheap set of balls w/ the table, so now I'm wondering how do I tell if a ball is phenolic or a cheapo?

[Bob Jewett]

Originally Posted by terpdad

I just bought some Cyclop Ladons on eBay. They seem very nice, but at 1st glance aren't that different than the used balls that came w/ my used table. I would have expected to get a cheap set of balls w/ the table, so now I'm wondering how do I tell if a ball is phenolic or a cheapo?

Phenolic balls have a characteristic smell when you rub them hard with your thumb. But just because it is phenolic does not mean it is not cheap.

[ideologist]

Can you post photos of the set you received and the set you already had?

[terpdad]

Originally Posted by ideologist

Can you post photos of the set you received and the set you already had?

Unfortunately no. It keeps telling me it's failed.

[ideologist]

Originally Posted by terpdad

Unfortunately no. It keeps telling me it's failed.

If you email them, I can post for you

[Bob Jewett]

Originally Posted by ideologist

If you email them, I can post for you

Or, this sticky thread has a link to a video of instructions on how to post pictures. Is 39 posts sufficient to have image capability? I'm guessing that the size of the image is a problem.

https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=512283

[hang-the-9]

Originally Posted by terpdad

I just bought some Cyclop Ladons on eBay. They seem very nice, but at 1st glance aren't that different than the used balls that came w/ my used table. I would have expected to get a cheap set of balls w/ the table, so now I'm wondering how do I tell if a ball is phenolic or a cheapo?

Good way is to bring them along to your local pool hall, ask some good players to try them out and look at them. Any decent player would be able to tell a cheap set from a good one in 2 minutes.

[Ghosst]

Originally Posted by Bob Jewett

I'm guessing that the size of the image is a problem.

Usually this is the case. Just open the picture in Paint and use Resize to shrink the picture down to 50% or less.

[Bob Jewett]

Originally Posted by Ghosst

Usually this is the case. Just open the picture in Paint and use Resize to shrink the picture down to 50% or less.

What if he's using one of those smarty-phone things the kids have? Can you paint on those?

Bob <-- technology will make things easier -- yeah, right

[ideologist]

Originally Posted by Bob Jewett

What if he's using one of those smarty-phone things the kids have? Can you paint on those?

Bob <-- technology will make things easier -- yeah, right

Er, ok

There are about 10 ways to resize an image on a smartphone in the time it took you to post that snark

[terpdad]

I re-sized it 3X & it still won't upload. Oh well. I think the set that came w/ my table is probably phenolic & better quality than I expected. My wife has a set of balls (insert joke here) from the table at her last house & those balls are noticeably duller, chipped, etc.

[Black-Balled]

Originally Posted by ideologist

If you email them, I can post for you

P.S.- are you single?

[bignick31985]

I have a set of Cyclop Ladon balls as well. Can't tell a playing difference between the Dynasphere Tungsten or Arcos 2. However, the Ladon balls 'mark' easier while playing. Seems the Cyclop cue ball gets an extra roll or two also. Could just be me.

They are still nice for the $$$.