Biliard ball In the carom games such as straight billiards (\\straight rail\\), three-cushion billiards and backline, as well as English billiards, there are two cue balls and a red ball. One of the cue balls is typically white and the other one is eit Biliard ball In the carom games such as straight billiards (\\straight rail\\), three-cushion billiards and backline, as well as English billiards, there are two cue balls and a red ball. One of the cue balls is typically white and the other one is either yellow or white with a red dot.