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    Posted: 10/08/2012 at 5:31pm
Sorry if this question has been answered but I've noticed that all major tournaments played in recent years use white balls, is there a reason why orange balls are no longer used?
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TV broadcasters do require white balls for a better visibility on the redish floors.
There is a specific study of a vantage color scheme on playing courts made by GERFLOOR engeneering group. Orange balls were found to be "vanishing" against redish flooring matts..

Edited by igorponger - 10/08/2012 at 8:23pm
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Originally posted by igorponger igorponger wrote:

TV broadcasters do require white balls for a better visibility on the redish floors.
There is a specific study of a vantage color scheme on playing courts made by GERFLOOR engeneering group. Orange balls were found to be "vanishing" against redish flooring matts..
 It would have been better for players first and then TV to pick the colors and not a floor company lol



Edited by smackman - 10/08/2012 at 9:46pm
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They can't make the same type of floor in a different color?
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