Ball Sizes

[davybull]

What is the correct diameter of the balls for a full size table? 2 1/16"?

What size pool balls for use on a full size snooker table? 2 1/4"?

Cheers

Dave.

[kevy62]

What is the correct diameter of the balls for a full size table? 2 1/16"?

What size pool balls for use on a full size snooker table? 2 1/4"?

Cheers

Dave.

Hi Dave, for a snooker table (fullsize 12FT ) 2-1/16" balls & snooker pockets should measure 3-1/2" accross.

as for pool balls, 2-1/4" can be used, but why would you want pool balls on a snooker table anyway? unless it is for praticing the effects of side on the balls? anyway i hope this helps.

[The Statman]

Funnily enough, the current Rules for snooker, which are now done in metric, state that the diameter is 52.5mm within an overall tolerance of +/- 0.05mm. This is the equivalent of the old, imperial, 2 1/16 inches.

But, in fact a ball with a diameter of exactly 2 1/16 inches - dead on according to the imperial measurements - is actually a minuscule amount (0.125mm if you're asking) below the minimum metric tolerance.

[kevy62]

Funnily enough, the current Rules for snooker, which are now done in metric, state that the diameter is 52.5mm within an overall tolerance of +/- 0.05mm. This is the equivalent of the old, imperial, 2 1/16 inches.

But, in fact a ball with a diameter of exactly 2 1/16 inches - dead on according to the imperial measurements - is actually a minuscule amount (0.125mm if you're asking) below the minimum metric tolerance.

nice one statman.

[davybull]

Cheers guys.

Kevy, I would buy pool balls to give my sons a bit of variation whilst having a play.

Dave.

[bongo]

Funnily enough, the current Rules for snooker, which are now done in metric, state that the diameter is 52.5mm within an overall tolerance of +/- 0.05mm. This is the equivalent of the old, imperial, 2 1/16 inches.

But, in fact a ball with a diameter of exactly 2 1/16 inches - dead on according to the imperial measurements - is actually a minuscule amount (0.125mm if you're asking) below the minimum metric tolerance.

Very well spotted Statman!

It is just another problem with the Snooker Rules today, especially after the new "Revised" 2008 rules.

It's only my opinion though!

[kevy62]

Cheers guys.

Kevy, I would buy pool balls to give my sons a bit of variation whilst having a play.

Dave.

variety is the spice of life :snooker: