White Ball - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of White Ball

White Ball is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.

An inexperienced or casual billiard player may refer to the cue ball as the white ball. This is not proper terminology.

See: cue ball, whitney, whitey, rock, pearl for more on the meaning of "White Ball".

White Ball - Usage

Hey, what is the real name for the white ball? Isn't it the cue ball?

Billiards - White Ball

Title: White Ball
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 3/22/2007
Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:50:15 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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