What are billiard balls made of?

Answer 1

In the past, many balls were made of ivory; since the animals that produced this have become endangered species, other materials, such as wood and various plastics have been used.

In 1865, John Wesley Hyatt patented a composition material resembling ivory (Celluloid) for a billiard ball (US50359), winning $10,000 prize from Phelan and Collender of New York City for the best substitute for ivory. This was the first U.S. patent for billiard balls. Unfortunately, the nature of celluloid gave these billiard balls a tendency to occasionally explode, adding additional spark to the game but ultimately making this first plastic impractical for such use.

Modern billiard balls are most often made from phenolic resin.

By 1866 Elephants were being slaughtered for their ivory at an alarming rate, just to keep up with the demand for ivory billiard balls. No more than eight balls could be made from a single elephant.

Answer 2

Originally, billiard balls were made up of carved and polished wood, and the most expensive sets were made of the best woods.Today, there are several industrial plastics that are used to manufacture billiard balls, including polyester, acrylic and thermosetting (heat-curing) polymers.

Answer 3

Wood

Answer 4

They were once made from Ivory but now usually molded plastic !!

Answer 5

they used to me made of ivory but nowadays its a type of plastic resin i think

Answer 6

i think they are made of granite