Author Topic: How does a Billiard Ball work instead of a Trackball? (Read 4364 times)

javeryh · « **on:** January 13, 2006, 09:32:26 pm »

I think they are the same diameter (2-1/4"). Have any of you used them before? Are they accurate?

Hoopz · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2006, 09:56:33 pm »

Mine work very well. There is virtually no difference between the two. I have used 4 different ones in my trackball without any problems.

BASSOFeeSH · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2006, 11:09:49 pm »

I used to have a list of sites that sold either unique or customizable billard balls. Unfortunately I lost them all.

javeryh · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2006, 11:27:44 pm »

I'm thinking about one of these (the NY Giants one):

to match my color scheme:

Will it work?

Ken Layton · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2006, 12:42:12 am »

Actually the trackball assemblies manufactured by Happ, Imperial, Wico, and even the old Atari ones do indeed use a 2-1/4" cue ball.

AlexC · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2006, 09:35:51 am »

Of course one of these would be nice also :

ebay Link

But not kid friendly

...

Tahnok · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2006, 06:10:19 pm »

I've also heard that contact juggling balls work well, but never actually seen them used. Has anyone ever used these? They are available in a ton of cool materials, including completely clear.

bb040 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2006, 08:51:15 pm »

you might try this place......http://www.seriousjuggling.com/Balls_Acrylic.htm

Tahnok · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2006, 10:55:43 pm »

Quote from: bb040 on January 14, 2006, 08:51:15 pm

you might try this place......http://www.seriousjuggling.com/Balls_Acrylic.htm

Yup, those are what I was talking about. But has anyone actually have experience with them?

Edit: Also, that site doesn't carry 2.25", only 3" for bigger trackballs.

quarterback · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2006, 11:13:32 pm »

Here are the poolball/juggling links I've bookmarked for potential trackball replacements:

http://www.paramountindustriesinc.com/prod_5bllrd_5bal.asp
http://www.extremespin.com/?cat=juggling&sub=Acrylic-Balls
http://www.shrunkenheads.com/Products/cart/?catID=1&SubCatID=13&itemID=18
http://www.tryouttoys.com/toy_acrylic.html
http://www.insidepool.com/
Flame Foundry and Forge

missioncontrol · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2006, 11:32:25 pm »

It wirks better than the oversized dice I was plaing on using

erictrumpet · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2006, 05:04:34 pm »

Quote from: quarterback on January 14, 2006, 11:13:32 pm

http://www.shrunkenheads.com/Products/cart/?catID=1&SubCatID=13&itemID=18

Wow I frickin LOVE the eyeball one! Anyone using this? Is it neat, or gross and/or weird?

Eric.

ften · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2006, 06:22:27 pm »

I've been using a custom black cue ball for a while now, and it works fine. Got it off EBay in a set with a white 8 ball.

-FTen

G@M3FR3@K · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2006, 08:58:47 pm »

Quote from: erictrumpet on January 15, 2006, 05:04:34 pm

Quote from: quarterback on January 14, 2006, 11:13:32 pm
http://www.shrunkenheads.com/Products/cart/?catID=1&SubCatID=13&itemID=18

Wow I frickin LOVE the eyeball one! Anyone using this? Is it neat, or gross and/or weird?

Eric.

May not work, since it's sold as a Shift Knob, and it most likely already includes a threaded hole.

erictrumpet · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2006, 10:12:21 pm »

Quote from: G@M3FR3@K on January 15, 2006, 08:58:47 pm

May not work, since it's sold as a Shift Knob, and it most likely already includes a threaded hole.

Yeah but I bet you could contact that company and ask for one without a mounting hole.

My guess though, is that any ball with a design painted on it would look scuffed and crappy after 2 games of Centipede anyway.

Eric.

hypernova · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2006, 07:11:19 pm »

Quote from: AlexC on January 14, 2006, 09:35:51 am

Of course one of these would be nice also :

ebay Link

But not kid friendly ...

THESE BALLS ARE A MUST ! ! ! !....THESE BALLS MAKE GREAT GIFTS ALSO ! Get these balls while my supplies last.....Email me if you are interested in other types of Balls.

snicker snicker...
nobody can read that description with a straight face!

hnugz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2006, 07:35:13 pm »

It looks like you can customize a ball here:
http://billiardgate.com/shop/us/

javeryh · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:22:30 pm »

Quote from: hnugz on January 16, 2006, 07:35:13 pm

It looks like you can customize a ball here:
http://billiardgate.com/shop/us/

Do you think this would be possible to have customized for a trackball (billiard ball)?

I'm doing a Star Wars themed cab and this would absolutely kick ass.

Tahnok · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2006, 05:27:44 pm »

...The large chunk out of the side might make it roll slightly irregularly...

lovespicyfood · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2006, 07:58:06 pm »

Quote from: tahnok100 on January 27, 2006, 05:27:44 pm

...The large chunk out of the side might make it roll slightly irregularly...

Now that gave me a good laugh! Thanks!


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