What is a Practice Cue Ball in Pool and Billiards?
What is a practice cue ball in pool and billiards, and how does it work?
A practice cue ball can help you master one of the hardest aspects of pool: cue ball placement.
What is a Practice Cue Ball in Pool and Billiards
A practice cue ball is the same thing as a training cue ball.
Practice cue balls are specialized cue balls that feature a system of either points and/or numbers that teach a player where to hit the cue ball so that it reacts in certain ways.
Once you know how the cue ball is going to react to your shot, it is much easier to predict cue ball placement following your shot.
Practice Cue Balls Help Teach Good Cue Placement
The key to winning more games is good cue ball placement.
You need to leave the cue ball in a good position for your next shot, or in a position to deny your opponent a good shot.
There are many practice cue balls on the market, but the best are the Aramith “Aim By Numbers System,” and the Aramith Jim Rempe Training Cue Ball.
“Aiming By Numbers” Practice Cue Ball System
Aramith is well known for its quality pool balls, and they make excellent practice cue ball systems as well.
The “By Numbers” system uses direction signs and numbers to increase accuracy and help you make more shots.
The Aramith “Aim By Numbers System” comes complete with two standard size balls, two aiming practice discs, and two compact size cheat sheets.
Jim Rempe Training Cue Ball
The Aramith Jim Rempe Training Cue Ball system focuses on improving your English, allowing you to master sidespin, topspin, or reverse movements.
The Jim Rempe training cue ball is a standard size, wear-resistant cue ball with two sets of special markings, one for beginners and one for advanced players.
Where to Get a Practice Cue Ball
If you are interested in picking up a practice cue ball, stop by our Billiards Direct pool and billiards shop in San Diego, or visit us online at BilliardsDirect.com.
We will be happy to walk you through the various types of practice cue balls and help you select the perfect one for YOU and YOUR game.