Why are snooker balls the colours they are?

Sets for American snooker are typically 21⁄8 in (54.0 mm), with numbered colour balls. The set of eight colours used for snooker balls (including white) are thought to be derived from croquet, which uses the same set of colors.

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When did snooker balls change?
This led to the development of various types of plastic and it was in the 1950s where Phenolic Resin took the throne of snooker and billiard ball production. It's effectively a synthetic compound which can be moulded and hardened to form the shape of a snooker ball.
2024-01-09 04:02:37

Are pool balls and snooker balls the same size?
The first thing you will notice about the ball size between snooker and pool is that snooker balls are slightly smaller. Snooker balls usually have a diameter of 2 1/16 inches (52.5 mm). Pool balls have a diameter of 2 1/4 inches (57 mm).
2023-10-21 20:53:08

How fast can you hit a snooker ball?
The speed of break shots ranged from 22 to 26 MPH, the average being 24 MPH. The top speed of 26 MPH was recorded for several break shots by Mike Sigel. At this speed, the cue ball reached the one ball in 0.12 seconds.
2023-10-05 08:56:43

Who manufactures snooker ball uk?
Aramith are the world renowned manufacturers of snooker and pool balls.
2023-04-13 11:24:44

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