Originally they were made of ivory and later from cow shin bones.The favorites are now Belgian Aramith balls. Used by almost 80% of the players worldwide, they are recognised as the premiere ball in the industry.
Made by Saluc in Belgium, Aramith's excellence is the result of a high-tech process, that combines the unmatched characteristics of phenolic resin with fine Belgian craftsmanship. Their consistently reliable performance guarantees players the pleasure of razor-sharp precision Pinched from their website !.