"Evolution of the Billiard Ball"

Many, many moons ago (no one really knows when the game was invented) pool was played outdoors with spheres made of stone. It must have taken a good whack to get those babies to roll. Eventually the game moved indoors and was played on what we now call a pool table. At that time the billiard ball went thru many changes and refinements. The stone ones were replaced with lighter wooden ones but they didn't hold up well. This in turn led the way to the use of ivory, which was devastating to the elephant population. Although not widely put to use until the late 1920's, a composition material resembling ivory called Celluloid, was patented by John Wesley Hyatt in 1865. The present-day billiard ball is made from synthetic materials. The very best ones, such as the Aramith brand, are made of phenolic resin. They even make some that glow in the dark! What will they think of next?

Used in most professional and amateur tournaments, "Aramith Pool Balls" are recognized worldwide as the best in the sport of billiards. Made of 100% pure phenolic resin, they last up to five times longer than other brands! The scratch resistant phenolic surface stays smoother longer which means less wear on the billiard cloth. And most important of all, they play fantastic! We have many sets to choose from, starting with the Premier and Premium sets. Although a little less wear resistant than the Super Pro Series these balls still must meet seven criteria's (density, balance, diameter tolerance, sphericity, color, surface polish and brilliance) before they are shipped. The Super Pro, Super Pro TV and the Super Pro Value Pack are the top of the line. Each ball in these sets is individually calabrated, guarantying a balanced, consistent, perfectly matched set! Endorsed by the American Poolplayers Association, you just can't beat the good looks and unparalleled play of Aramith Pool Balls.

It's fourth and goal with 3 seconds to play. Your team is down by five. Coach Lombardi turns to you and says, "Get in there, your team needs you!" You take the hand off and plow across the goal line as the crowd goes wild… OK, it's just a dream but with your own set of NFL Pool Balls you can live out all your gridiron fantasies and score that winning touchdown. Pick two of the thirty two teams available and watch the fun begin. Get your buddies to buy a set and start your own league. With the striped eight ball as the referee, these beautiful NFL Pool Balls bring a whole new excitement to the game of eight ball. Maybe you will create a new game, complete with your own playbook! The possibilities are endless. Get your team today. See you in the Hall of Fame.

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