Why does a white ball on a pool table always knows to come out the pocket?

Question

Why does a white ball on a pool table always knows to come out the pocket?

Answer 1

it weighs one ounce less

Answer 2

I think ill go with the magnet all mine do

Answer 3

i think it the size

Answer 4

It is a different diameter. Inside the table, there are a series of ramps that direct the balls to the collection area. The cue ball is a bit bigger and will not pass a filter gate. It get's shunted off to the pocket where you pck it up.

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Answer 5

Obviously, you're refering to coin-operated tables here. The answer is simple. The cue ball is larger than the object (numbered) balls. Also, the cue ball on coin-op tables are sometimes "weighted" heavier. The better coin-op tables, use a weighted cue ball, in lieu of a larger cue ball, in order to have a natural center-ball hit, when the cueball contacts the object ball and/or the cushions. This allows for a truer role and truer "action".

Answer 6

It depends on the table.  Valley pool tables have a magnetic bar inside the table close to the ball trap that guides the cueball which has a metal core out of the return.  Some cueballs are bigger or heavier, but it really effects the way those balls play.  Diamond smart tables have a Lazar system in the table if you are using red circle cue balls to tell the difference.

Answer 7

The white ball weighs more.  The table has a mechanism that allows the heavier ball to pass through, but traps the lighter balls.

Answer 8

Wish mine did then I wouldn't end up scratching the cue ball!!!! (LOL)