Snooker balls are one of the most important components of snooker. There are many questions that you may have about snooker balls, and we hope to answer as many as we can. From "How many balls are used in snooker?" to "Are snooker balls the same as pool balls?", find out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about snooker balls today.
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How many balls are used in snooker?
A total of 22 balls are used in snooker: one white cue ball, 15 red balls and 6 coloured balls (pink, yellow, green, blue, brown and black.
How many points are the red balls in snooker?
In snooker, each red ball is worth one point.
How many points are the coloured balls in snooker?
In a game of snooker, when potted correctly, the yellow ball is worth 2 points, green is worth 3 points, brown is worth 4 points, blue is worth 5 points, pink is worth 6 points and black is worth 7 points.
What is the white ball called in snooker?
The white ball in snooker is called the cue ball and is used to strike the coloured balls into pockets.
What snooker balls are made of?
Modern snooker balls are made with cast phenolic resin, a light plastic resin, which gives a lot more control, compared with previous materials used, such as clay and ivory.
How are snooker balls made?
Snooker balls can be made in individual moulds or as a strip of balls that are separated once hardened. Thermosetting plastic is heated and poured into moulds. The balls are left to harden, then sanded and polished.
How heavy is a snooker ball?
There is no specific weight for a snooker ball to be, but all balls in a set must be the same weight (within 3g of each other).
What snooker balls should I buy?
The Aramith 2 inch 22 Ball Snooker Set and Aramith 2 1/16 inch 22 Ball Snooker Set are popular high-quality choices. If you are new to the sport, we would recommend buying a practice snooker ball, such as the ultimate training snooker ball.
What size are snooker balls?
Snooker balls are usually 2 inches, but a 2 1/16 inch option is also available.
Are snooker balls the same as pool balls?
No, pool balls are larger than snooker balls.
How are snooker balls set up?
To set up a game of snooker, the 15 red balls should be placed in a triangle shape at one end of the table, with the point of the triangle facing the opposite side. The pink ball should be placed directly in front of the point of the triangle and the black ball should be placed a few inches away from the base of the triangle. The blue ball is placed in the centre of the table and the yellow, brown and green balls should be lined up horizontally on the breaking point at the end of the table.
How do you clean snooker balls?
Snooker balls can be cleaned using a damp cloth.
We hope that this article answered some of your questions about snooker balls. Be sure to browse our selection of pool, snooker and billiards tables and accessories, and check our blog for more information about the game. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our team today at 0800 9704455 or [email protected].