Need help purchasing snooker ball set?

Question

I want to purchase a good quality set of snooker balls for my husband. He doesn't like cheap stuff so I need to know what is a good brand. I live in the U.S. so it's kind of hard to find. Thanks.

Answer 1

try ebay

Answer 2

You may need to go to a local billiard/table manufacturer, or ask at a local pool hall for the exclusive brands.  But, you can find a sufficiently expensive set at  many sporting goods stores.  If you buy online, check out the site below.

Answer 3

I believe the market leader in manufacture of Billiard Balls for the last century is Saluc who make Aramith Belgian Billiard Balls. You can not make a mistake by choosing this top quality brand that is uniquely made with phenolic resin for balance, quality control and longevity and they are widely available from billiard suppliers all over North America.

I recommend the “Premiere Aramith Snooker Balls” as I personally have two sets. One set is 2 1/4” size balls to be used on a standard billiard table with larger pocket openings with square cut rails. The other set is 2 1/16” size balls for use on a table with smaller snooker pockets that have rails that are rounded into the pocket openings.

If your husband normally plays on a table with numbered balls it is most likely that he would prefer 2 1/4” balls that would suit his table and will respond the same to his current cue but if you purchase them from a billiard supply I am sure they would exchange them later if he ended up desiring the smaller balls.